Some places make you gasp before you even step out of the van — and the tunnel of 300-year-old live oaks at Oak Alley Plantation is one of them. This half-day tour from New Orleans takes you back to the grandeur of the antebellum South, with comfortable round-trip transportation from the city.
You will walk the manicured grounds, step inside the gorgeous 1839 mansion, and learn the plantation’s fascinating — and often somber — history from expert guides who bring every corner to life. Stunning architecture, oak-lined esplanades and enduring sugar cane fields make this one of Louisiana’s most photographed landmarks.
Feeling adventurous? You can upgrade the day with a 90-minute pontoon swamp tour for the full Louisiana experience. Tickets start at $89, and with more than 1,800 reviews, this is one of the highest-rated day trips from New Orleans.
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