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2-in-1 combo tour: Oak Alley Plantation Tour & Bayou Boat Trip

Discover Oak Alley, one of New Orleans's oldest plantations and take a boat to the heart of Louisiana's swamps!

The essentials

Discover Oak Alley, one of New Orleans's oldest plantations and take a boat to the heart of Louisiana's swamps!

Duration
7 hours 30 minutes
Languages
English
Starting time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cancellation No refund, no rescheduling

Highlights

Discover Oak Alley, one of New Orleans' oldest plantations

Boat trip on Louisiana swamps

Recreated scenes of daily life in the olden days

Fascinating commentary from your guide

Description

Discover Oak Alley, one of New Orleans's oldest plantations and head to the heart of Louisiana's' swamps!

Departing from New Orleans, you'll go to the Destrehan plantation, an estate built in 1787 on the banks of the Mississippi River. Your guide will tell you all about the Destrehan family and the plantation's history as well as its architectural features. You'll also see recreated period costume scenes to give you an idea of what life was like back in the day.  

You'll then head to the bayou and take a boat trip through the Manchac swamps.  You'll be able to see alligators up-close in this privately-owned area!

Meeting point

Important information

  • Availability: Friday, Saturday and Sunday (except in exceptional cases)
  • Duration: approx. 7h30 including transport time (approx. 5h tour)
  • Meeting point: near Jackson Square, the exact address will be indicated on your confirmation
  • Photos are permitted, but filming is not allowed during the plantation tour
  • The tour is free for children under 6, who can sit on their parents' laps
  • Because of its period architecture, access to some floors of the mansion can only be gained via stairs

Included

  • Oak Alley plantation tour

  • Boat trip on the Manchac swamps

  • Round trip bus transfer from New Orleans

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • All other extras

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