Oak Alley and Laura Plantation Day Trip from New Orleans
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Experience Highlights
Discover Southern history on a day trip to Oak Alley and Laura Plantations from New Orleans. Admire the distinctive architecture and grounds with a guide as you learn about life on these historic plantations. Enjoy included transportation to and from your hotel in New Orleans.
- Experience the architectural and natural beauty of two historic plantations in one day.
- Learn about Southern history and culture from expert guides.
- Take advantage of round-trip transportation from your New Orleans hotel.
What’s included
- Excursion to Oak Alley and Laura Plantation from New Orleans
- Guide
- Pick up and return to your accommodation
- Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
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Step by Step
Delve into the rich history of the American South with this day trip to Oak Alley and Laura Plantations from New Orleans. Start your day with hotel pick-up and transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle for a small group of about 12 people for a drive to the plantations, located just outside the city.
You will be able to spend approximately two hours at each of the plantations:
- Oak Alley, where you'll be impressed by the tunnel of oak trees leading to the main house, an iconic sight that will transport you to another era. Explore the grounds and learn about life on a 19th century plantation through the stories and anecdotes of expert guides.
- Visit theLaura Plantation, which is known for its Creole architecture. Discover the influence of African culture on the plantation and marvel at the colourful slave houses that remain.
At each plantation you will be taken on a tour with an expert guide. You can also tour the grounds on your own before returning to the city.