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Stop At: Great River Road, Louisiana

Tour both Oak Alley and Laura Plantation during one trip. Travel to and fro along the Great River Road in a climate controlled mini bus with air suspension for a comfortable ride.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site, 2247 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090-5409

Laura, A Creole Plantation has a rich and unique history, from the home itself to the women that ran it. Uniquely enough, the plantation is now named after one of those very women. You will get to tour this over 200 year old sugarcane plantation. This tour will include a walk through of the main house as well as the slave quarters.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090-7079

Oak Alley is an antebellum plantation known for its stunning 300 year old alley of oak trees. This plantation was built in 1839 and faces the Mississippi river. These unique tree formations and the beautiful grounds in combination with the colorful history make this a must see destination while you are in New Orleans.

After both locations have been visited you will be dropped off back in downtown New Orleans locations.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
Pickup and drop off outside of 135 Decatur St. ONLY
Driver/guide
Entry/Admission - Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
Entry/Admission - Oak Alley Plantation

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 33 travelers

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

70%

Original

60%

Reviews

4.5

53

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Alice Jo W

5 | 2019-01-17

These tours were educational and a genuine pleasure. Our guide at Laura Plantation was a true storyteller!

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lcross6

5 | 2018-07-10

The history at Laura was EXTRAORDINARY! Our guide was highly informed and shared in a manner we could all keep up with! Oak Alley was beautiful but the lack of original furnishings and history was lackluster.

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Susan R

5 | 2018-06-26

Being able to see a part of our past was incredible. The staff at both plantations were friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend to any history buffs.

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Lorenext

5 | 2018-03-11

amazing! highly recommended

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Patrick W

4 | 2017-11-11

Bus ride was unpleasant. Very cold, music too loud. The actual tours were great.

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