Overview
Oak Alley Plantation features picturesque Oak Trees, beautiful landscaping, an elegant 1837 Greek Revival style plantation house, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, and antique farm equipment. Guests will tour the plantation, then spend an unforgettable 3 hours in a comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans.
As part of this tour, you will visit the area that was damaged when the levee broke during Hurricane Katrina and swept the residents and their homes away.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
This a full-day tour and will not return back to hotel till after 5pm. You have the option of getting lunch (which is not included) at Oak Alley or you may bring something. We also stop for a break during the city tour at a place which serves snacks. If you have any questions just call 504-689-3599.
Pickups are between 8:15am-8:45am.
What to expect
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French Quarter
You'll spend an unforgettable three hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus while getting an overview of New Orleans, and experiencing the history and culture of the Creoles with your licensed tour guide. No trip to New Orleans would be complete without seeing the highlights of our city and the some of the areas affected by Katrina’s flood waters. Your tour guide will also give you an overview of the “French Quarter”, pointing out areas of interest, so that you can explore them later, at your own pace.
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Jackson Square
You will see Jackson Square, the site where the Louisiana Purchase was made.
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St. Louis Cathedral
Pass the oldest Cathedral in North America.
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Cabildo
See the Cabildo, which was the seat of Spanish colonial city hall of New Orleans.
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French Market
Pass this outdoor market spanning 6 blocks.
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New Orleans City Park
On the way to the “Dueling Oaks” of New Orleans’ City Park, you will view 100 year old homes along Esplanade Avenue. You'll visit an above ground cemetery, where you will be given a short guided tour. Your tour guide will explain how the people of New Orleans bury their dead above ground in re-usable tombs. This tradition was by necessity, not by choice.
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
30 min
Tour the cemetery and learn of New Orleans' unique above ground burial process.
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Garden District
30 min
You'll take a drive slowly down St. Charles Avenue, the American side of New Orleans, and see some of the homes of the Garden District. You will pass Ann Rice’s home and Governor Claiborne’s Daughters home, circa 1840.
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Oak Alley Plantation
2 hours
In addition to the city tour, you'll take a drive out to the Oak Alley Plantation. This is one of the most magnificent plantation tours because of the 28, evenly spaced, huge Oak Trees that go from the river road to the Plantation House. Built in 1837 in the style of Greek Revival architecture, this house could to be straight out of the movie “Gone with the Wind”. Along with the antique farm equipment, the grounds also feature a restaurant, blacksmith shop and a souvenir shop. The choice is yours how you would like to use your free hour. It is a comprehensive plantation experience. The tour of the Oak Alley’s house is conducted by guides in authentic plantation style apparel. Walking is required for this tour. The distance from the plantation house to the restaurant and souvenir shop is about 1 block. There are benches along the path, shaded by the Oaks.
The tour will be educational and enlightening, so that you can revisit and explore New Orleans’ attractions and points of interest. This is a must for anyone coming to the city. Your driver is a licensed “City Tour Guide” that will narrate along the way, during the course of the tour. This tour is an overview of New Orleans and the areas affected by Katrina. You will stop at a local cemetery for a short tour. We will have a 20 minute restroom/snack break in the middle of the tour. Tour times may run longer due to parades, traffic or road restrictions. The tour is conducted on a minibus and the guest(s) may stay aboard the vehicle for the duration of the tour. The only stops will be (1) the rest stop (2) the cemetery.
Lunch is not included. -
Elms Mansion
2 hours
See the Elms Mansion, and much more. You'll witness the diverse Architecture of the American side of New Orleans.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Folding wheelchairs are allowed, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Oak Alley Plantation and 3-Hour New Orleans City/Cemetery Tour
Can I cancel Oak Alley Plantation and 3-Hour New Orleans City/Cemetery Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours 30 min.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits French Quarter, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Cabildo, French Market, New Orleans City Park, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Garden District.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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