Double Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Choose Your Historic Louisiana Plantation Experience

Learn Louisiana’s Plantation History with a Double Plantation Tour

Discover the complex history of Louisiana’s River Road with our double plantation tours departing from New Orleans. Choose between the following three tour combinations: the Laura Plantation and Whitney tour, Oak Alley Plantation and Laura Plantation, or Oak Alley and Whitney plantation. Each double plantation tour offers a different perspective on Louisiana’s antebellum era, from the lives of enslaved people to the grandeur of Greek Revival architecture.

Your Double Plantation Tour Options

Oak Alley Plantation & Laura Plantation Tour

The Oak Alley Plantation and Laura Plantation combination shows the contrast between architectural splendor and authentic Creole history. Begin your double plantation tour at Laura Plantation for an intimate look at Creole plantation life and the birthplace of the Br’er Rabbit tales. Continue on to Oak Alley, where 28 oak trees create an unforgettable canopy that leads to the stunning Greek Revival mansion. 

Laura Plantation & Whitney Tour

Choose the Laura Plantation and Whitney tour for a deeply moving exploration of plantation history. This double plantation tour pairs Laura’s Creole heritage and 1840s slave quarters with Whitney Plantation, Louisiana’s only plantation museum dedicated to telling the story of enslaved people through memorials, restored buildings, and powerful historical narratives.

Oak Alley Plantation & Whitney Tour

The Oak Alley Plantation and Whitney tour provides the most comprehensive contrast on our double plantation tour. Start off by confronting the sobering realities of slavery at Whitney Plantation to gain context and understand the work behind Oak Alley’s iconic beauty and antebellum grandeur, creating an educational journey that honors architectural history and human dignity.

Double Plantation Tour Details

Tour Schedule

• Pickup Time: Starts between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM and there is a 30 minute window, we suggest you be ready for 8:30 AM.
• First Plantation: 9:45-10:00 AM 
• Second Plantation: 2 hour experience
• Lunch Break: Near or at Oak Alley Plantation
• Return Time: Approximately 3:30 PM (depending on traffic)

Tour Pricing

• Adults: $152
• Junior: $92
• Adults with guided Whitney Plantation tour: $165
• Juniors with guided Whitney Plantation tour: $94
• Child with guided Whitney Plantation tour: $78

What to Expect on Your Double Plantation Tour

Oak Alley Plantation

Oak Alley resembles the iconic imagery from Gone with the Wind. This 1837 Greek Revival masterpiece is renowned for its 28 evenly-spaced, magnificent oak trees creating a quarter-mile canopy from River Road to the plantation house.

Oak Alley Experience Includes:

• 35-minute guided house tour led by plantation tour guides
• Restaurant and blacksmith shop on grounds
• Souvenir shop featuring local crafts
• Antique farm equipment displays
• Shaded benches along the oak-lined path
• Walking required (approximately one block from house to amenities)

Laura Plantation

Central to both our Laura Plantation and Whitney tour and Oak Alley Plantation and Laura Plantation experiences, Laura is considered the best historical plantation tour in the Mississippi Valley. This unique Creole plantation was managed by Laura Locoul and other Creole women who ran the operation using enslaved labor for over six decades.

Laura Plantation Highlights:

• Authentic Creole plantation history and architecture
• Access restored 1840s slave quarters
• Birthplace of the Br’er Rabbit folk tales
• Stories from all perspectives of plantation life
• Remarkable rebuilding story after 2003 fire destroyed the main house
• Reconstructed using period materials from disassembled antique homes

Whitney Plantation

Available on both the Laura Plantation and Whitney tour and the Oak Alley Plantation and Whitney tour, Whitney Plantation stands as Louisiana’s only museum exclusively focused on enslaved people’s lives and experiences.

Whitney Plantation Features:

• Louisiana’s only slavery-focused plantation museum
• Powerful memorials honoring enslaved individuals
• Restored historical buildings and slave quarters
• Immersive educational experience about sugar plantation life
• Recognition of those who built and worked the property
• Thought-provoking exhibits and primary source materials
• Guided option available. Crescent City Tours provides the only guided Whitney Plantation tour,

Your Comfort on Our Double Plantation Tour

When you book any double plantation tour with Crescent City Tours, whether you choose the Oak Alley Plantation and Laura Plantation combination, the Laura Plantation and Whitney tour, or the Oak Alley Plantation and Whitney tour, you’ll have:

• Convenient hotel pickup service starting at 8:00 AM
• Professional and knowledgeable drivers
• Comfortable transportation between plantations
• Flexible drop-off options within reason (just let your driver know)

Why Choose Our Double Plantation Tour?

Our double plantation tour options provide the most comprehensive way to experience Louisiana’s plantation country in a single day. Whether you choose the architectural contrast of the Oak Alley Plantation and Laura Plantation tour, the emotionally powerful Laura Plantation and Whitney tour, or the contrasting journey of the Oak Alley Plantation and Whitney tour, you’ll gain invaluable insights into Louisiana’s complex history.

Each double plantation tour is designed to provide approximately four hours of touring, plus travel time and a lunch break, creating a full-day experience. All walking tours, exhibits, and plantation grounds access are included in your tour price.

Book Your Double Plantation Tour Today

Ready to explore Louisiana’s River Road plantations? Choose your double plantation tour combination and book your spot today. We offer the premier plantation touring experience from New Orleans.