Oak Alley or Laura Plantation Day Trip from New Orleans

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Duration: 4 hours
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Experience Highlights

Travel from New Orleans into southern Louisiana's past with this half-day guided tour to one of its two most iconic plantations: Oak Alley or Laura Plantation. Enjoy an immersive tour of these historic sites as you learn about daily life on a plantation and the legacy of slavery in the American South.

The experience includes round-trip transportation to and from your hotel and entrance to one of the plantations. You can choose between the elegant Oak Alley, famous for its century-old oak trees, or Laura's Creole Plantation, renowned for its focus on the history of enslaved people.

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours in total, including a two hour drive. The pick-up point must be confirmed in the booking process.

  • Includes hotel pick-up and transfer in air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Guided tour of Oak Alley or Laura Plantation with admission included.
  • Learn about the real and raw history of the South's slave-owning past.

What’s included

  • Entrance to Oak Alley Plantation or Laura Plantation (depending on the option chosen)
  • Guided tour
  • Transportation to and from New Orleans
  • Pick up and return to the hotel

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Step by Step

Immerse yourself in the history of the American South with this half-day excursion to one of Louisiana' s most famous plantations. Just an hour and a half from New Orleans, you can choose to visit Oak Alley, with its towering oak trees and classic architecture, or Laura Plantation, a landmark in the interpretation of Creole history and slave life.

At Oak Alley, you'll enjoy a 40-minute guided tour of the "Big House", the former slave quarters, and the extensive gardens. Walking under the majestic grove of 300+ year old oak trees is an experience as beautiful as it is moving.

If you choose Laura Plantation, you will enter a Creole plantation with a complex and well-documented history. Through a guided tour, you'll learn the real stories of the people who lived and worked there, especially those who were enslaved.

Both tours offer an in-depth look into the past, ideal for those seeking to better understand the social and economic history of the American South. It's a perfect tour to complement your stay in New Orleans with an educational and thought-provoking trip.

Reviews

4.6
· 1914 Reviews
  • G
    G. M.
    5
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    I went with my sister on the Oak Alley and Laura Plantation tour, an amazing experience! The beauty and history of the place left us speechless.
  • Y
    Y. E.
    5
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    The plantation tour was an incredible experience, immersing me in the history and beauty of these iconic places.
  • N
    N. W.
    5
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    I loved visiting these historic plantations, I felt like I was travelling back in time. The guide was very friendly and I learned a lot about the local history.
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    M. C.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    The plantation tour is the best, they take you to beautiful historical sites. The guides are very knowledgeable and make the tour very entertaining.
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