Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation
Cajun Encounters Tour Co.
4.3
davidjA8014JC
312 days ago
Karen was very kind and helpful with whatever questions we had. She was also very educating with the information she told us while driving us to the plantation
Take your time enjoying the Oak Alley tour and exploring the Big House, grounds, slave cabins, exhibits, and café. Tour leaves from the Doubletree Hotel in the French Quarter. Please allow 30 minutes for pick-up. Tour is approximately 8 hours long (drive included). Daily pickup starting at 9:30AM. Dress for the weather! We recommend cool, comfortable clothing. Be sure to pack a bottle of water and your sunscreen.
Departure Point
- Please be outside of the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 N. Rampart St. at the beginning of the pickup window. Your shuttle departs promptly. Pickup begins at 9:30AM.
- Please be outside of the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 N. Rampart St. at the beginning of the pickup window. Your shuttle departs promptly. Pickup begins at 9:30AM.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Great River RoadTravel down Great River Road to reach your destination and marvel at Louisiana's antebellum mansions and plantation homes.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Oak Alley Plantation3645 Highway 18, Great River Road, Vacherie, LouisianaOak Alley plantation gets its name from the spectacular quarter mile tunnel of 28 oak trees that frame the driveway as you approach. Built in 1839 and facing the Mississippi River, the magnificent entrance to Oak Alley Plantation makes it a “Must See” destination on everyone’s list of historic Louisiana sites. This plantation was originally named Bon Séjour (“pleasant sojourn”), but became known as Oak Alley when riverboat passengers floating by marveled at the double row of giant oak trees leading to the mansion. Thanks to its classic appearance and beautiful restoration, Oak Alley Plantation has been featured in a number of movies and TV series, including the movie “Interview with a Vampire,” and Beyonce’s “Deja Vu” music video. During your tour, you’ll hear from expert guides in period dress, as they recount the factual history of the mansion and immerse you in another time. The tour will bring you through several interior rooms of the plantation, as well as upstairs, where you’ll step outside to take in a breathtaking view of the centuries-old Oak trees and surrounding grounds. After your tour, we’ll give you some time to explore the vast grounds surrounding Oak Alley, which include fascinating exhibits, recreated slave quarters, and of course, countless views of the Oaks themselves that have made this plantation famous. Oak Alley plantation also features a restaurant serving traditional southern fare, ready-made sandwiches and snacks, gift shop, and on-site bar staff ready to whip up a refreshing mint julep.Duration: 4 hoursAdditional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Pickup and drop off outside of the Homewood Suites French Quarter (317 N. Rampart St.) ONLY
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Food and drinks
Take your time enjoying the Oak Alley tour and exploring the Big House, grounds, slave cabins, exhibits, and café. Tour leaves from the Doubletree Hotel in the French Quarter. Please allow 30 minutes for pick-up. Tour is approximately 8 hours long (drive included). Daily pickup starting at 9:30AM. Dress for the weather! We recommend cool, comfortable clothing. Be sure to pack a bottle of water and your sunscreen.
Departure Point
- Please be outside of the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 N. Rampart St. at the beginning of the pickup window. Your shuttle departs promptly. Pickup begins at 9:30AM.
- Please be outside of the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 N. Rampart St. at the beginning of the pickup window. Your shuttle departs promptly. Pickup begins at 9:30AM.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Great River RoadTravel down Great River Road to reach your destination and marvel at Louisiana's antebellum mansions and plantation homes.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Oak Alley Plantation3645 Highway 18, Great River Road, Vacherie, LouisianaOak Alley plantation gets its name from the spectacular quarter mile tunnel of 28 oak trees that frame the driveway as you approach. Built in 1839 and facing the Mississippi River, the magnificent entrance to Oak Alley Plantation makes it a “Must See” destination on everyone’s list of historic Louisiana sites. This plantation was originally named Bon Séjour (“pleasant sojourn”), but became known as Oak Alley when riverboat passengers floating by marveled at the double row of giant oak trees leading to the mansion. Thanks to its classic appearance and beautiful restoration, Oak Alley Plantation has been featured in a number of movies and TV series, including the movie “Interview with a Vampire,” and Beyonce’s “Deja Vu” music video. During your tour, you’ll hear from expert guides in period dress, as they recount the factual history of the mansion and immerse you in another time. The tour will bring you through several interior rooms of the plantation, as well as upstairs, where you’ll step outside to take in a breathtaking view of the centuries-old Oak trees and surrounding grounds. After your tour, we’ll give you some time to explore the vast grounds surrounding Oak Alley, which include fascinating exhibits, recreated slave quarters, and of course, countless views of the Oaks themselves that have made this plantation famous. Oak Alley plantation also features a restaurant serving traditional southern fare, ready-made sandwiches and snacks, gift shop, and on-site bar staff ready to whip up a refreshing mint julep.Duration: 4 hoursAdditional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Pickup and drop off outside of the Homewood Suites French Quarter (317 N. Rampart St.) ONLY
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Food and drinks
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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davidjA8014JC
Karen was very kind and helpful with whatever questions we had. She was also very educating with the information she told us while driving us to the plantation
jameslZ8852MY
Karen was amazing! She kept us all entertained and was very knowledgeable kind and accomadating. I would choose Cajun Encounters everytime.
I7358BNmatth
We picked the Oak Alley Plantation because they have a live tour in the big house, and because of the beautiful oak trees lining the front walk are just stunning.
Also, we thought about taking Uber out here from New Orleans but this tour was actually more cost effective, and there aren’t really Uber drivers out here to take you back. If you don’t have a vehicle this is the best option for travel and tour all together for cost.
It was a lovely tour, and it wasn’t too busy this day. There was a school group there as well but they were very well behaved and it was a great experience for all.
Love to see and hear the stories and information that isn’t always told in such detail in our history classes and books. This is a very important part of the complexities of American history and needs to be talked about and discussed.
So grateful for this experience.
There is a restaurant and bookshop as well as a bar that are a nice respite after walking around. Perfect way to end the visit. Would definitely recommend to anyone debating going!
davidtT306OX
Really, it was very good of our captain, it was very good and explained, and we saw the crocodiles thank you
G3120JOkimberlya
Karen was our diver today and was very pleasant and safe driver. We went to oak alley plantation and it was everything I hoped and more. Thank you Karen and Cajun encounters for making dreams come true