Plantation Tours
Tour options come with or without a tour of the legendary Manchac Swamp or in combination.
Oak Alley Plantation
History, architecture, beauty and iconic oak-lined esplanades can be found at the historical Oak Alley plantation situated on the legendary River Road. Built in 1837-39. It is famous for its’ alley of 28 evenly spaced Live Oak trees, believed to be at least 100 years older than the big house. During the approximate 30 minute tour, enjoy a professionally guided tour of the “Big House” conducted by expert guides in period costumes. Learn about the plantation’s fascinating – and yet often somber – history. Photography is not allowed inside the mansion.
St. Joseph Plantation
Destrehan Plantation (Now Available Limited Days)
Experience the past like never before at Destrehan Plantation, where costumed interpreters bring history to life. As you journey through the main house, you’ll hear stories of the men, women, and children—both free and enslaved—who lived and worked here from the plantation’s beginnings in 1787 until its sale in 1910.
Plantation Tour Offered In Combination With Swamp Tour
Oak Alley Or St. Joseph Plantation
Pick-up available from many New Orleans, Metairie and Kenner hotels.
Plantation tours are offered only one time per day. Shuttle pick-up BEGINS at 12:30PM and may continue for up to 30-minutes. Please be OUTSIDE and ready for pick-up when the driver arrives, keeping in mind that buses have no parking areas and will be allowed to stop only momentarily for pick-ups. Due to traffic delays and the number of stops, we ask that you be outside and ready for this 30-minute period. Please note that this is a shuttle which will also stop at our swamp tour location. The driving time from New Orleans to the plantations is approximately 1 full hour or more depending on traffic plus approximately 30 minutes built in for our stop at the swamp.
After leaving the city at approximately 1:00PM, our buses arrive at the swamp at approximately 1:30PM for a transfer to Oak Alley or St. Joseph Plantation. Guests will have 15-30 minutes of free time to enjoy the grounds at Cajun Pride, browse the gift shop or use the restroom.
Buses depart the swamp between 1:35-1:45PM for a 35-minute drive to the plantations.
Guest drop-off is between 2:15-2:30PM for a scheduled tour time. The plantations require our bus driver to assist in the check-in process for ticket distribution.
St. Joseph tour time is 3:00PM; Oak Alley tour time is 3:30PM. The plantations set the assigned tour times, and we are unable to deviate from these times.
Bus pick-up for transfer back to the city is 4:15PM at St. Joseph; 4:30PM at Oak Alley.
Hotel drop-off is between 5:30-6:00PM.
Transportation times are approximate and are not guaranteed due to potential traffic or weather delays. Our drivers do their very best to stay on schedule. Personal car or rental car is suggested for those who are on a strict schedule or do not wish to wait on bus service. Please review our Q&A page for additional information.
12:30-1:00PM: Hotel pick-up
1:30PM: Arrival at swamp
1:30-1:45PM: Depart for plantation
2:15-2:30PM: Plantation arrival
3:00PM 1-hour guided plantation tour (St. Joseph) OR
3:30PM 30-minute guided plantation tour (Oak Alley)
4:15PM: Pick-up for return (St. Joseph)
4:30PM: Pick-up for return (Oak Alley)
5:30-6:00PM: Hotel drop-off
| Adult | Child (4-12 Yrs) |
| $75.00 Retail |
$55.00 Retail |
| Tour With Shuttle Service | |||
| Tour # | Pick-up Time | Return Time | |
| 10W** | 12:30PM | 5:30-6:00PM(approximate) | |