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Double Plantation Tour • Oak Alley & Laura

Double Plantation Tour • Oak Alley & Laura

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7 hour(s) 5 minute(s)
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New Orleans, United States

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Explore Laura Plantation and learn about Creole culture history

View historic big house and surviving slave cabins structures

Walk Oak Alley Plantation’s iconic live oak tree avenue

Discover historic architecture and agricultural innovations by enslaved gardeners

Explore the Rich Cultural Heritage and Architectural Splendor of Historic Louisiana Plantation Estates


Step back in time with an immersive journey through Louisiana's storied past by visiting two of the region's most significant historic sites. The tour begins at the Laura Plantation, a beautifully restored Creole estate located along the Mississippi River. As you explore the early nineteenth-century big house and original outbuildings, you will gain a profound understanding of the complex Creole culture and the daily lives of those who lived and worked on the property, including the enslaved population.


The Laura Plantation is a rare historical gem, being one of only fifteen sites in Louisiana that retains such a complete set of original structures. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Louisiana African-American Heritage Trail, the estate offers an authentic look at the architectural evolution of the region. Visitors are encouraged to walk through the surviving slave cabins and learn about the resilience and history that shaped the cultural landscape of the American South.


The journey continues to the iconic Oak Alley Plantation, world-renowned for its breathtaking canopy of southern live oak trees. These majestic trees form an eight-hundred-foot avenue that leads directly to the main house, creating one of the most photographed landscapes in the country. While strolling the grounds, you will discover the architectural beauty of the antebellum home and learn about the agricultural innovations that took place here, including the fascinating history of pecan tree grafting developed by enslaved gardeners.


This combined tour provides a comprehensive educational experience that highlights both the beauty and the somber history of Louisiana's plantation era. By visiting both Laura and Oak Alley, guests are treated to a diverse narrative that spans architectural mastery, agricultural history, and the human stories that define the region's heritage. It is an enriching excursion that invites reflection and provides a deeper appreciation for the complex historical tapestry that continues to influence Louisiana's unique cultural identity today.

What's Included
  • Round-trip transportation from hotel
  • Admission to Laura Plantation and Oak Alley Plantation
  • Guided or self-guided tours of plantation grounds
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Meals or drinks
  • Souvenirs or personal purchases
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