N’awlins Luxury: Double Plantation Laura & Oak Alley with Transportation
2 Ratings
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- Day Trip
- Group Tour
- Pickup Service
- E-Ticket
- 7.5 hr
Louisiana has a rich history in plantation farming and this is manifested in the various plantations that are spread across the state. Take a 70 minutes ride down to plantation country in Vacherie La, enjoy a full day of guided tours and visit Laura & Oak Alley Plantation. Duration of the tour is approximately 8 hours long (TRAVEL TIME INCLUDED). Once you arrive your guide at the plantation will take you on a guided tour throughout the plantation grounds.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Nawlins Luxury Tours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
If you choose to visit Laura Plantation, the tour guide bring you into the world of Laura Lacoul Gore, who ran the property as a sugar plantation until the late 1800s. This home has an entirely different look and feel than many of the plantations on Great River Road, with brighter colors and distinct French Creole flair. The captivating guided tour is not to be missed. Laura Plantation is also known as the site where, in the 1870s, folklorist Alcee Fortier began recording the West African tales of former slaves. These stories were later published and became the famous “Tales of Br’er Rabbit.”
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Oak Alley Plantation
Visit Oak Alley Plantation, but before explore the Greek revival home dates back to 1837 enjoy a cajun lunch (at your own expense) located on the grounds, is a restaurant, blacksmith shop, souvenir shop and antique farm equipment. 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. Plantation house to the restaurant and souvenir shop is about one block in distance. Take a seat on the benches along the path, shaded by the Oaks.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At:
If you choose to visit Laura Plantation, the tour guide bring you into the world of Laura Lacoul Gore, who ran the property as a sugar plantation until the late 1800s. This home has an entirely different look and feel than many of the plantations on Great River Road, with brighter colors and distinct French Creole flair. The captivating guided tour is not to be missed. Laura Plantation is also known as the site where, in the 1870s, folklorist Alcee Fortier began recording the West African tales of former slaves. These stories were later published and became the famous “Tales of Br’er Rabbit.”
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Oak Alley Plantation
Visit Oak Alley Plantation, but before explore the Greek revival home dates back to 1837 enjoy a cajun lunch (at your own expense) located on the grounds, is a restaurant, blacksmith shop, souvenir shop and antique farm equipment. 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. Plantation house to the restaurant and souvenir shop is about one block in distance. Take a seat on the benches along the path, shaded by the Oaks.
Duration: 3 hour
