Oak Alley Plantation Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Oak Alley Plantation. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

• Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans

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• Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans

• Whitney Plantation Tour with Narrated Bus Ride from New Orleans

Adult tickets for Oak Alley Plantation start at US$27 for the site only or US$30 for access to the Big House exhibit and site. Site-only tickets start at US$9 for young people aged 6–17 and US$24 for seniors (over 65). Children 5 and under can visit for free.

Yes, Oak Alley Plantation is not only a striking 19th-century heritage property and a National Historic Landmark, but it's also an important educational site that tells the stories of the enslaved people who lived and worked there. The only way to visit Oak Alley Plantation is with a timed-entry ticket. Many travelers visit on day trips from New Orleans, often combining a visit with an airboat tour around the Barataria Swamps.

Per one customer who booked the Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans, "This tour was the highlight of our trip! Everything was seamless—from the comfortable bus ride and friendly, knowledgeable guide, Jane, to the perfectly timed stops. Oak Alley Plantation is absolutely stunning—that iconic oak-lined path feels straight out of a movie. The house tour was informative and respectful, offering a thoughtful look at both the beauty and history of the place. The Swamp Tour was pure adventure! We glided through peaceful bayous, spotted alligators and egrets, and learned so much from our hilarious, passionate guide. Well-organized, engaging, and beautifully balanced between history and nature — this is a must-do experience in Louisiana!"

Oak Alley Plantation started as a sugar plantation in the early 19th century, owned by wealthy southerner Valcour Aime, aka “King of Sugar.” Much of the plantation, including its Big House, was built and run by enslaved men, women, and children, whose story is an important part of its history.

Oak Alley Plantation is about an hour’s drive west of New Orleans along the Great River Road. The plantation isn’t reachable by public transportation, so you’ll need to bring your own vehicle, book a private taxi, or join a guided tour from New Orleans. Free parking is available.

Oak Alley Plantation is open daily year-round, except for New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Opening hours are 8:30am to 5pm, with the main gates closing at 5:30pm. Tours of the Big House also take place daily from 9am-4:30pm—ticket holders should arrive 30 minutes beforehand.

Yes, there is an admission fee to visit Oak Alley Plantation and an additional fee for a plantation house tour. Children under the age of five are free, and discounted rates are available for groups of more than 20 people. Tickets may sell out, so advance reservations are recommended.

Yes, the Big House Exhibit includes a knowledgeable tour guide to take you through the house. The tour lasts about 35 minutes, but most visitors explore the grounds and other exhibitions independently. Oak Alley doesn’t offer tours directly, but it’s possible to visit the historic landmark as part of a guided tour from New Orleans, including round-trip transport.

Yes, general admission tickets include entrance to the grounds and gardens, where you can admire the famous 300-year-old Oak Alley, visit the Sugarcane Theatre, the East & West Gardens, the Blacksmith shop, and attend an optional presentation at the Slavery Exhibit. However, visits to the Big House Exhibit are by guided tour only, and spaces are limited.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Oak Alley Plantation. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New Orleans:

• French Quarter

• LaLaurie Mansion

• St. Louis Cathedral

• Garden District

• Jackson Square

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