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Soul of NOLA: Private Garden District & Oak Alley Plantation Tour

Ride privately through the stately Garden District mansions, then journey upriver to walk beneath the legendary 300-year-old oak canopy at Oak Alley Plantation. Lavish architecture, dark history, and Southern grandeur in one unforgettable day.

What to expect

Your private guide collects you and whisks you through the Garden District's grand avenues — past the mansions of Anne Rice, Archie Manning, and former Louisiana governors — with architectural and social history that brings each portico to life. The route then heads upriver along the Great River Road to Oak Alley, where 28 ancient live oaks form a cathedral canopy stretching a quarter-mile to an antebellum Greek Revival mansion. Soul of NOLA's guides present the full, honest story — the opulence and the enslaved community who sustained it — making this visit as meaningful as it is magnificent.

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From USD 150 per person (private, customised; price varies by group size and itinerary)
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Good to know

Oak Alley Plantation charges a separate admission of USD 30 per person (mansion tour included); budget for this in addition to the guide fee. The full excursion runs approximately 6–7 hours — confirm your ship's all-aboard time with Soul of NOLA when booking so the itinerary is tailored accordingly. Book directly at neworleansprivatetours.net to customise the experience.

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