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Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
4.3(1,823)New Orleans5h 30min
VIATOR4.4(1,035)TRIPADVISOR4.3(788)
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At a glance
Duration
5h 30min
Price from
$76 / person
Rating
4.3 / 5 · 1,823 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 55
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
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.
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.
Tour Options
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
Itinerary
Admission included120 min
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).
Pass by
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
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
Historic plantation, circa 1830, that remains a family owned working sugar plantation today along with sister property Felicity Plantation, circa 1846.
Pass by
Historic Creole sugar cane plantation, circa 1805, and plantation complex with 12 buildings on the National Register.
Highlights
90-minute pontoon swamp tour (if upgrade option chosen)
Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided tour of plantation home
Round trip transportation by coach
What's included
Included
90-minute pontoon swamp tour (if upgrade option chosen)
Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided tour of plantation home
Round trip transportation by coach
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch
Parking Fees
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
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
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans lasts about 5h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $76 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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 is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 55 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible 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.
Reviews(1,823)
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637justinp
September 5, 2026
Great Experience and Well Worth the Money
We did the 10:00 AM tour with transportation from New Orleans and overall had a great experience.
The bus ride out was very comfortable, and our driver provided a lot of interesting history and information along the way, which made the ride enjoyable.
Once we arrived, we had about 40 minutes to explore the grounds on our own before our 12:00 PM house tour. Our guide through the house was very informative and provided plenty of history and background throughout the tour. Afterward, we had another 30 minutes or so to explore the grounds before it was time to leave.
The only issue we experienced was with the return transportation. At our scheduled pickup time, we were told the bus had a flat tire and that help was on the way. A little over an hour later, another bus arrived and brought us back to New Orleans. While the delay was inconvenient, these things happen, and it didn’t take away from the overall experience.
Overall, we had a great time and felt the tour was well worth the money. The transportation, history, house tour, and time to explore the grounds made for a very enjoyable day.
Operator response
Thank you for your understanding about the flat tire situation. Like our own automobiles, flat tires can be totally unexpected. We appreciate your great rating even with the interruption.
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550tenat
September 5, 2026
Oak Alley Plantation Tour - Excellent!!
This tour of Oak Alley Plantation was excellent! We truly appreciated the comfy and clean Gray Line bus which transported us there. Stacy, our driver, was fantastic. She was friendly, yet professional, with a ready smile. She gave us lots of historic details about New Orleans and the surrounding area.
The plantation tour was very educational. The tour guide in the Big House, with his deep, DJ-like voice, was excellent and full of interesting stories and details. The grounds with gigantic Oak trees and gardens were beautiful. The restaurant and gift shop were well-appointed and satisfying. I love the pralines! And the ice cream was delicious and the ice cream shop inside sitting area was clean and spacious. The bathrooms were also clean and well-kept.
Highly recommend this tour if you’re interested in historic sites.
Operator response
Such an incredible review of so many aspects of the Oak Alley Tour. Thank you for recognizing the many aspects that make this a true adventure.
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terrycA4106KP
August 29, 2026
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.
Operator response
Thank you for all the wonderful comments on the tour and for the performance of Dwayne. It is a pleasure for him to share all his knowledge of the area and our history.
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Laura_R
August 25, 2026
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
Operator response
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.
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MICHELLE_W
August 24, 2026
Oak Alley Plantation
Very professional tour Loved the whole experience, driver was also very knowledgeable on the area. Well worth it
Operator response
A pleasure to have you aboard our Oak Alley tour. Thank you for the compliments on our staff as well.
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K4501ABdonnam
August 14, 2026
Oak Alley tour
Driver was friendly and shared a lot of great information. The plantation was interesting. The oaks were beautiful.
Operator response
Thanks so much for touring Oak Alley with us. We hope you take home many great memories.
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Ladonna_C
August 8, 2026
It was a wonderful...
It was a wonderful adventure! Beautiful plantation, good experience with bus driver. Would highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Your recommendation to friends and family are important to us. Thank you.
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Chelle_C
August 6, 2026
I appreciated the format...
I appreciated the format taken in sharing the plantation experience. Contrasting the life of a house slave vs the plantation family. However I would have liked more detail such as how old the oak trees were, or where is the kitchen. There was minimal time to see the various rooms or even to know what pieces of furniture were used for.
Operator response
Thank you for touring with us. We will pass your questions to the Plantation management so they will know item of interest that might be added.
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Patty_B
July 25, 2026
Plantation Oak Valley Tour Nola
We really enjoyed the scenery. Commentary for trip explained & did your on our own. Driver was great.
Operator response
Patty, terrific 5 star review. Thank you from all of us at Gray Line and Oak Alley.
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Joseph_O
July 24, 2026
Short, but Informative
The experience is not lengthy, but you learn SO much in that short amount of time. If you are someone who enjoys history it's definitely an experience to attend.
Operator response
Joseph, thank you for the 5 star review. Visit Oak Alley is like taking a giant step back in time.
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