Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
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Is Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans worth booking?
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans is a 5.5-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $42 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 1,821 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (1,821)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $42 per person
Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on a half‐day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Take a journey through time to the manicured estate and into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning architectu
What you get
About this experience
Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on a half‐day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Take a journey through time to the manicured estate and into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning architecture, oak‐lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane fields while learning about the plantation’s fascinating – and often somber – histories from expert guides. Upgrade your experience to include a 90-minute pontoon swamp tour.
What's included
Included
- 90-minute pontoon swamp tour (if upgrade option chosen)
- Local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guided tour of plantation home
- Round trip transportation by coach
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Parking fees
What you'll see and do
Oak Alley Plantation
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).
120 minutes here · Admission included
Lake Pontchartrain
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.
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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.
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St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation
Historic plantation, circa 1830, that remains a family owned working sugar plantation today along with sister property Felicity Plantation, circa 1846.
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Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
Historic Creole sugar cane plantation, circa 1805, and plantation complex with 12 buildings on the National Register.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding.
Options you can book
Oak Alley and Swamp Tour Combo
Oak Alley and Swamp Tour: includes a tour of Oak Alley followed by a 90-minute pontoon swamp tour of the Manchac swamp. Duration: 8 hours: Time spent at Oak Alley is 2 hours. Swamp tour duration is 90 minutes. Food and drinks : snacks and beverages available for purchase at the open air pavilion at the swamp. Encounter plants and wildlife: privately owned wildlife refuge. Great photo ops!
Oak Alley Plantation Tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gray Line New Orleans
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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. Please contact us, 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
- 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.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
- Oak Alley Plantation is a Smoke Free Facility
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,821 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
1,821 verified traveler reviews for Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A nice relaxing tour
Only about a ten people on the tour. The Grayline bus was a full size bus. Left us standing outside in the heat until after our boarding time and right up to our departure time. Seemed unnecessary. Our bus ride guide didn’t show up but, Dwayne, our driver filled in very well. If he hadn’t said the guide wasn’t coming, I would have not known the difference. The plantation tour was fabulous. The guide for the house was fabulous. After the house tour, you were free to walk the gardens and walk some self guided exhibits. All very interesting and very well presented. There was a perfect amount of time to take in the sites before getting back on the bus.
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful Plantation
The plantation is beautiful with 200 year old oak trees lining the front entrance. Lots of history mixed with sadness and grandeur. Excellent tour of the big house, all other areas are on you own. Be sure to watch the 10 minute clip about surgur cane in the garden by the big house
Response from the operator: Laura, we’re glad you enjoyed touring this Louisiana landmark. It’s always great when guests share their thoughts, especially highlights like the sugar cane video.
via Viator
Oak Alley Plantation
Very professional tour Loved the whole experience, driver was also very knowledgeable on the area. Well worth it
Response from the operator: A pleasure to have you aboard our Oak Alley tour. Thank you for the compliments on our staff as well.
via Viator
Oak Alley tour
Driver was friendly and shared a lot of great information. The plantation was interesting. The oaks were beautiful.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for touring Oak Alley with us. We hope you take home many great memories.
via Tripadvisor
It was a wonderful...
It was a wonderful adventure! Beautiful plantation, good experience with bus driver. Would highly recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Your recommendation to friends and family are important to us. Thank you.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $42 to $135
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 637
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 70
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans cost?
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Prices start at $42 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans take?
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Plan for about 5.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 1,821 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans?
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Around 637 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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