Oak Alley Plantation

Highlights / General details

You'll 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, and view the Majestic Cypress Trees in Louisiana’s swamps bordering the Mississippi River.

Your guided tour will reveal the fascinating stories of the home and its history. 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.

On your journey to this historic plantation, you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Pontchartrain as you cross the Bonnet Carre Spillway (the flood outlet of the Mississippi River).”

Travel past Whitney, Evergreen, Felicity & St. Joseph Plantations, ghosts of the past that front the Mississippi River, where rich crops of sugar cane, cotton and indigo from these fertile lands once travelled to ports of trade.

You can purchase a snack, salad or sandwich in the Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor to enjoy at the picnic tables or aboard the coach (Cost is not included in tour price).

Inclusion

Guided tour of plantation home; Narrated motorcoach transportation.

Exclusion

Transportation to and from the departure location; Food and beverages; Gratuity for drivers and/or guides.

Hours of operation

Available daily departing at 12:00pm. No tour departures on Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Duration

Approximate 5 hours.

Hours of operation

Available daily departing at 12:00pm. No tour departures on Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Duration

Approximate 5 hours.

Location

This tour begins at the Gray Line "Lighthouse" Ticket Office in the French Quarter at 400 Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River - at the Steamboat Natchez Dock.

Additional Information

Due to the historic nature of the plantation, access to the second floor is by stairs only.

Walking the grounds is an integral part of this experience.

No video is allowed inside the plantation home.

Policies

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Reservations are recommended 24 hours in advance.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**