Oak Alley Plantation Hours and Admission

Known as the Grande Dame of the Great River Road, the 200-plus-year-old Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana, sprawls along the banks of the Mississippi River. Designated a National Historic Landmark, knowledgeable historical interpreters paint a picture of life for the free and enslaved men, women, and children who called this plantation home. Guides also share the story of the land itself from sugar plantation, investment property, and cattle ranch to the present-day historic site that’s dedicated to preserving the past.    

Whether you tour the elegant antebellum mansion and poignant slavery exhibit on a day trip or take a mini vacation to Louisiana’s River Region with a stay at the Oak Alley Plantation Restaurant & Inn, the plantation is a postcard-pretty destination that sheds light on the realities of the past.

Here is some additional information to help plan your visit.

Oak Alley Plantation Hours

Open Daily: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Closed: New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Oak Alley Plantation Admission With “Big House” Exhibit

• Adults (18 – 64 years)                                                                  $28.57 + tax
• Youths (6 – 17 years)                                                                   $10.14 + tax
• Infants and Toddlers (0 – 5 years)                                                $0
• Seniors (65+ years), Military Adults, AAA Members with ID         $25.81 + tax
• Military and AAA Youths (6 – 17 years) with ID                            $9.22 + tax

Oak Alley Plantation Admission Without “Big House” Exhibit

• Adults (18 – 64 years)                                                                  $25.81 + tax
• Youths (6 – 17 years)                                                                   $8.75 + tax
• Infants and Toddlers (0 – 5 years)                                                $0
• Seniors (65+ years), Military Adults, AAA Members with ID         $23.28 + tax
• Military and AAA Youths (6-17 years) with ID                               $7.84 + tax

Oak Alley Plantation Dining and Accommodations

The Oak Alley Plantation Restaurant & Inn is adjacent to the historic site.

For additional dining options and hotels/lodging in the area, please visit Oak Alley Plantation’s official website.

Planning Your Visit to Oak Alley Plantation

• We recommend purchasing Oak Alley Plantation tickets online in advance.
• Arrive at the ticket booth 30 minutes prior to your Big House tour and allow 45 minutes for the guided mansion tour.
• The historic site is accessible except for the 2nd floor of the Big House. A video tour is available for guests who are unable to climb the 22 stairs to the upper floor.
• Allow at least 2 hours for the self-guided tour of the plantation grounds, slave houses, and outdoor exhibits.
• Service animals are permitted, but pets are not allowed on the property.