Itinerary
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Stop At: Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090-7079
Experience a bygone era in one of the South's most beautiful settings - Oak Alley Plantation, built in 1839. Marvel at the unbelievable quarter-mile long alley of 28 magnificent Oak trees, each over 250 years old.
Perhaps the most photographed plantation ever, Oak Alley has been the setting for such motion pictures as "Interview with a Vampire", "Primary Colors" and the wedding of Bo and Hope from the daytime soap opera, "Days of our Lives".
Your guided Oak Valley Plantation tour will reveal the stories of the home and its history. View the Majestic Cypress Trees in Louisiana's swamps bordering the Mississippi River. You can purchase a snack, salad or sandwich in the Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor to enjoy at the picnic tables or aboard the coach (not included in price).
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Pass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
Although called a lake, this is actually a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 630 square miles (1600 km2) it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.
Pass By: I-10 Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge, St Rose, LA 70087, USA
View the spillway, a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi west of New Orleans. The spillway, when open, allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.
Pass By: St. Joseph Plantation, 3535 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090-7073
Historic plantation, circa 1830, that remains a family owned working sugar plantation today along with sister property Felicity Plantation, circa 1846.
Pass By: Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site, 2247 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090-5409
Historic Creole sugar cane plantation, circa 1805, and plantation complex with 12 buildings on the National Register.
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Gray Line New Orleans, Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
5 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
Wheelchair Access: If the guest needs a wheelchair lift equipped bus, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.
Guests using a wheelchair at Oak Alley Plantation will have access to the gift shop, restrooms, and museum via a ramp. The plantation grounds are accessible; however, there are narrow and uneven dirt paths. The main house tour is not accessible to guest traveling in wheelchairs and is not required to be modified as it is a historic home; however, the basement is accessible. Guests would be able to view the slave quarters, but would not have access to enter.
Service animals allowed
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Posted By : N89PMbillc
The info provided on the rather long bus ride, by tour guide Alton, was very informative and humorous. The plantation was interesting but would take more account if weather forecast as a lot of it is walking around outside and not great in steady rain.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : J4819EUnathaliec
Enjoyed it but way too fast. We only have 2 hours there. Felt I had to rush through the visit. The house and lands are beautiful, wish I would have had more time to sit, relax and enjoy. They have a restaurant there but no time to eat. Had to eat our lunch in the bus. Had to take pictures of the written information to read on my way back.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Sue_W
Loved the gardens and trees. Beautiful property. Would have loved to see the kitchen. The furniture and antiques were lovely. The porch is awesome.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Joanne_K
Maribelle (not Richard LOL) was a great bus driver. She taught us a lot as we drove to the plantation and even slowed down enough for us to take some shots along the way. We enjoyed seeing the plantation and learning about it's history. Definitely a worthwhile trip out of the city.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : X701OBpaulg
Bryant was an excellent driver and shared numerous stories about the plantations and Louisiana. He even drove us by additional plantations. Lovely tour of the plantation. We had a great time.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : Beena_G
I Learnt a lot about the history of plantations and slavery. Oak Alley plantation is beautiful and a well preserved part of American history
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : Nicole_K
I really liked how they brought up and discussed how the slaves were evolved in life on the plantation. The owners were mentioned but it was much more focused on their perspective and what they lived though.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : Cindy_H
We enjoyed Alton’s comments during the bus ride to & from the plantation. We learned so much about the area!
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : B8620ANclaral
Informative and fun . The trees did it for me they are absolutely stoning and makes you feel that you are not as big or strong as we think we are . I would recommend
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : Sara_B
Beautiful, immaculate grounds & house. Live oak alley is awesome. Would have appreciated more information in the tour description regarding timing. It was nice to have plenty of time to explore the grounds and gift shop and get a quick bite to eat. The tour inside the home was a bit rushed, only 20 minutes. Although the tour guide was gracious, informative and invited questions, she mentioned several times how we needed to keep moving as there were many people coming through that day. There were about 25-30 in our tour, a little cramped in each spot with little time and space move about, especially in the artifacts room.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
