Oak Alley Plantation and New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour

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On average, this is booked 49 (28) days in advance.

8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Oak Alley Plantation, located about an hour from downtown New Orleans, features picturesque Oak Trees, beautiful landscaping, an elegant 1837 Greek Revival style plantation house, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, and antique farm equipment. Guests will tour the plantation, then spend an unforgettable 3 hours in a comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. As part of this tour, you will visit the area that was damaged when the levee broke during Hurricane Katrina and swept the residents and their homes away.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional driver and/or guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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**You must be out front of your location at the beginning of the pickup window or the bus will be forced to leave.**Pickup from most major downtown New Orleans hotels. If you hotel is not listed please list in comments area or reach out to us directly at (504) 689-3599.For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation. Pickup will be sometime between 8:15 AM and about 8:45 AM.

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French Quarter (pass by)

You'll spend an unforgettable three hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus while getting an overview of New Orleans, and experiencing the history and culture of the Creoles with your licensed tour guide. No trip to New Orleans would be complete without seeing the highlights of our city and the some of the areas affected by Katrina’s flood waters. Your tour guide will also give you an overview of the “French Quarter”, pointing out areas of interest, so that you can explore them later, at your own pace.
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Jackson Square (pass by)

You will see Jackson Square, the site where the Louisiana Purchase was made.
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St. Louis Cathedral (pass by)

Pass the oldest Cathedral in North America.
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Cabildo (pass by)

See the Cabildo, which was the seat of Spanish colonial city hall of New Orleans.
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French Market (pass by)

Pass this outdoor market spanning 6 blocks.
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New Orleans City Park (pass by)

On the way to the “Dueling Oaks” of New Orleans’ City Park, you will view 100 year old homes along Esplanade Avenue. You'll visit an above ground cemetery, where you will be given a short guided tour. Your tour guide will explain how the people of New Orleans bury their dead above ground in re-usable tombs. This tradition was by necessity, not by choice.
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

Tour the cemetery and learn of New Orleans' unique above ground burial process.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Garden District (pass by)

You'll take a drive slowly down St. Charles Avenue, the American side of New Orleans, and see some of the homes of the Garden District. You will pass Ann Rice’s home and Governor Claiborne’s Daughters home, circa 1840.
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Elms Mansion (pass by)

See the Elms Mansion, and much more. You'll witness the diverse Architecture of the American side of New Orleans.
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Oak Alley Plantation

In addition to the city tour, you'll take a drive out to the Oak Alley Plantation. This is one of the most magnificent plantation tours because of the 28, evenly spaced, huge Oak Trees that go from the river road to the Plantation House. Built in 1837 in the style of Greek Revival architecture, this house could to be straight out of the movie “Gone with the Wind”. Along with the antique farm equipment, the grounds also feature a restaurant, blacksmith shop and a souvenir shop. The choice is yours how you would like to use your free hour. It is a comprehensive plantation experience. The tour of the Oak Alley’s house is conducted by guides in authentic plantation style apparel. Walking is required for this tour. The distance from the plantation house to the restaurant and souvenir shop is about 1 block. There are benches along the path, shaded by the Oaks.The tour will be educational and enlightening, so that you can revisit and explore New Orleans’ attractions and points of interest. This is a must for anyone coming to the city. Your driver is a licensed “City Tour Guide” that will narrate along the way, during the course of the tour. This tour is an overview of New Orleans and the areas affected by Katrina. You will stop at a local cemetery for a short tour. We will have a 20 minute restroom/snack break in the middle of the tour. Tour times may run longer due to parades, traffic or road restrictions. The tour is conducted on a minibus and the guest(s) may stay aboard the vehicle for the duration of the tour. The only stops will be (1) the rest stop (2) the cemetery.Lunch is not included.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals are permitted.
  • Emotional support animals are not permitted.
  • Folding wheelchairs are allowed on the bus, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oak Alley Plantation and New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Average 4.13 out of 5 stars based on 38 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 49 (28) days in advance.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional driver and/or guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are permitted.
  • Emotional support animals are not permitted.
  • Folding wheelchairs are allowed on the bus, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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