• Cajun Pride Swamp Tours - Departing the city around 1:00 PM, the buses reach the swamp by approximately 1:30 PM for a transfer to either Oak Alley or St. Joseph Plantation. Guests will have 15-30 minutes of leisure time to explore the grounds at Cajun Pride, visit the gift shop, or use the restroom.

Buses leave the swamp between 1:35-1:45 PM for a 35-minute journey to the plantations.

• St. Joseph Plantation - Choose between St. Joseph or Oak Alley Plantation.

Discover St. Joseph Plantation with a 60-minute guided tour of the “Manor Home.” St. Joseph Plantation is one of the few completely preserved sugar plantations in the River Parishes, offering a comprehensive historical timeline from its construction to the present. Besides the Manor Home, the site includes numerous outbuildings for guests to explore, such as original slave cabins, a detached kitchen, blacksmith’s shop, schoolhouse, and chicken coop. While some buildings have been relocated from other parts of the property, most remain in their original locations. Visitors may recognize familiar scenes and landscapes that have been featured in popular films and shows like The Skeleton Key, the Oscar-winning 12 Years a Slave, Mudbound, Underground, Roots, and Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar.

• Oak Alley Plantation - Choose between St. Joseph or Oak Alley Plantation.

Visit Oak Alley Plantation, a National Historic Landmark. Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour of the “Big House” and access to the extensive grounds. This historic site is committed to preserving and interpreting the history left by its former inhabitants. Focusing on its era as a working sugarcane plantation, visitors are encouraged to explore the exhibits, stroll under the iconic Allée, engage with staff, and gain a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the plantation’s history. Photography is not permitted inside the mansion.

• Choice of St. Joseph Plantation or Oak Alley Plantation
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Gratuities
• Snacks
• No food or drinks provided with tour.

This tour provides the option to select between two of Louisiana’s renowned plantations, St. Joseph or Oak Alley, enabling guests to customize their visit according to their preferences. With hassle-free round-trip transportation from New Orleans, it offers a simple and effective way to discover River Road and tour a historic plantation without worrying about logistics.

• Coolers or ice chests are not allowed. Small amounts of food and beverage can be enjoyed on the picnic tables throughout the property. Snacks available for purchase in the ticket office/gift shop.
• Outside alcohol prohibited on property.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.