This tour combines the private Manchac Swamp with Oak Alley Plantation.
Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on our Oak Alley tour. As Oak Alley Plantation comes into view, you will instantly understand why she is the most photographed plantation ever. Her quarter-mile long alley of 28 magnificent oak trees, each nearly 300 years old, is an impressive welcome.
You’ll enjoy a tour of the “Big House,” one of the most iconic homes in America and the filming location for many TV shows and movies. This 1839 Greek Revival mansion has always been a symbol of grandeur during an era of unimaginable wealth. But there is much more to her story. Extensive research by the Friends of Oak Alley Foundation has revealed the lives and legacies of the many people who have called Oak Alley home.
The grounds also provide a self-guided experience for you to explore:
- Film on sugar cane production
- Reconstructed slave cabins and a slavery exhibit with an interpreter
- Exhibit on the dozen families who have owned the property
- East and West Gardens
- Blacksmithing exhibit including the plantation’s original forge
Then it’s a short ride to the Manchac Swamp where you will cruise through a privately-owned wildlife refuge, in a comfortable, covered pontoon boat driven by a local captain. Learn about the history of Frenier and the Cajun culture of fishing, hunting, and trapping. Keep your eyes peeled for alligators as they leap up for snacks!
Note: Due to the plantation home’s historic nature, access to the second floor is by stairs only. No video is allowed inside the plantation home. Walking the grounds is an integral part of this experience.
Includes tour of plantation home, narrated boat cruise and motor coach transportation. Tour duration is 7.75 hours.
