Beautiful plantation but only got to see a few rooms inside. Large grounds and very nice recreation of other out buildings with plaques and explanations. Dining, gift shop and bathroom facilities to accommodate large groups. Our group tickets had entrance time so we were able to stroll the grounds before our tour started.

Oak Alley Plantation is undeniably beautiful. The peaceful grounds and the stunning avenue of oaks make the setting feel almost unreal. But that beauty stands in sharp contrast to the unimaginable cruelty that took place here. This land is calm today, yet it is also a place where people were tortured, exploited, and where blood was spilled. It is important not to forget that. There *are* cabins and exhibits that present the history of slavery, and they contain valuable information. But they still feel secondary, placed on the margins while the main focus remains the plantation house and the lives of the white enslavers. Their world is given far more space, attention, and storytelling than the lives of the enslaved people who built and sustained this place. I left feeling that Oak Alley should function more like a memorial than a typical museum visit. The beauty of the surroundings should not overshadow the reality of what happened on this land. The stories of the enslaved deserve to be brought to the center, treated with the depth, respect, and visibility they warrant. There should be no softening or downplaying of the cruelty that shaped this place.

This specific plantation does not worth that amount of money you paid for. $80 per person, one hour drive from New Orleans, only 30 minutes guided tour 😲. The place looks impressive on the photos, but in the reality it's a modest size building. We were dropped off and spent one hour walking around. There are a several replicas of slaves' houses, two small gardens, and the gift shop. Staff of the gift shop was amazing. Not much to see inside of the mansion. No photos taking allowed indoors. Our guide Makkenzie showed us only dining room and one of the bedrooms. We were rushed through the building, we didn't have possibility to ask the questions, and our guide skipped two rooms to show to us even she was talking about it as her favorite room. When we asked her to show us that missing exhibition, she called her manager David. He was very rude and intolerant. I couldn't believe such an unprofessional behavior. After we were pushed out of the building, we spent more than two hours walking around the grounds on the heat. You are not aloud into the building on your own. The duration of the trip door to door from your hotel is approximately 8 hours. Definitely, not worth that money and time we spent on this trip.

Small but pretty sugar cane plantation. Guided tour of the house but no photo or video. Grounds are nice. Educational particularly about slaves' history. Very troubling. Buy tickets in advance for the time of day you want your tour. Recommended

Our guide was very informative which I appreciate. We learned a lot just about the mansion. I wish we had more time to delve into the slave quarters and the guide that spoke there. Highly recommend this tour. Try a Mint Julep there too!!

Beautiful grounds, enjoyed learning the history of this place, and the big house has AC during the tour, which is a nice little break from the heat outside. Wish we could take pics on the inside as there are a lot of pretty little pieces. This place also has a restaurant and a small area for grab and go foods and blue bell ice cream, which was the best after walking around in the heat. The ice tea was good as well. It's served outside the big house.

Went on a weekday, it was pretty empty. We were able to roam the outdoor grounds freely once we had checked in at the front. The tour is an education on the house and those who owned the home. You can do a self guided tour of the other buildings on the property while you wait for the tour of the home. They have a gift shop and food available towards the back of the property.

I went to Laura and Oak Alley Plantations on the same day. Both plantations are incredibly beautiful and you can feel the buildings filled with histories. I highly recommend our guide in Laura, Caroline. She is very knowledgeable, and has numerous detailed stories about the property and its Creole history. I definitely learned and enjoyed the trip a lot.

We had a great time. Guide was awesome. Well paced and well researched. Would definitely recommend this compared to the more touristy oak alley. Hit up B+C after for lunch too.

The plantation is beautiful and history very interesting but to me the staff are the real standout. Took and Uber out to the plantation and as soon as we got out the staff ran out and asked us if it was an Uber. We said ‘yes’ and they let us know that it was basically a dead zone and they ran after our Uber and asked them to stay and take us back. They do have this on their website but we didn’t see it and just off the cuff chose to come out. Can’t praise the staff enough as they were so wonderful and they helped us so much.

i would like to say thank you to kristyn, our tour guide who gave us a meaningful and informative tour. we learned about the family and the lives of slaves who lived there. they were not trying to sugar coat which i highly respect. knowledge is power. we need to learn so we can heal. i’m grateful to have gone here to learn more about how this interesting and unique creole culture affected the slave trade in louisiana. still messed up and sad though

It was disappointing. The story told is of the plantation owners and their family. Slavery is hardly mentioned. Was it rare for women to run a business in 1800? For sure. But it's not like they did much to get the job.. They were born into it and their husbands died, leaving them in charge. Is it impressive that women run the plantation successfully? Not really. Why wouldn't they? Especially when they don't need to pay for labor. You get a quick 5 min in one of the slave quarters, too fast for anyone to even notice the "bathroom" (a chair with a hole in the seat). You leave the tour feeling proud of the women who run it, but when you stop and think about it you realize how skewed the whole angle is. Yes, slavery was horrible and that's why people come to this tour - to understand it better. You don't get that here. The guide, Laura, was a great guide with lots of energy and a great sense of humor, but she rushed through the premises and barely mentioned the reason we were there - to learn about the slaves. I'd skip this for the Whitney.

This tour offers a comprehensive insight into the origins of the plantation and the ancestors who preserved and carried on its legacy.

Amazing tour! Our tour guide Laura was great! She kept it interesting and we learned tons of information from her! Beautiful place with a dark past... well worth it to visit this Creole plantation if you love to learn about history. Highly recommend!

St Joseph is a great plantation to visit. Mike gave me an excellent and informative tour. I learned about the families that lived there and about the house and about sugar growing and processing. Both the interior and the exterior of the house are very well preserved and kept up. The grounds are also well kept up and there are several old original buildings. The furnishings are old and from what I was told, several are original to the house. I have been to several of the plantations in the area, and this is my favorite, and no crowd from tour busses. I was on a tight schedule, so I was not able to see the interior of the Felicity Plantation, but I was able to tour the grounds. Felicity is another nice plantation with interesting grounds.

We only toured the st Joseph plantation. My husband and I recommend Greg S as your tour guide. He was amazing! So kind , friendly and knowledgeable, he not only gave us an excellent tour but a how things were used and why. We were able to chat with him after the tour and he has an amazing amount of historical knowledge. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. We will be back another time and will include felicity mansion.

Our family had the pleasure of touring Felicity Plantation this August, and it was a great experience. Our tour guide, Jacob, was absolutely phenomenal. From the moment we stepped onto the property, he drew us in with his rich storytelling and deep knowledge of the plantation’s history. Jacob painted a vivid picture of the house’s past, the realities of enslavement, the sugarcane plantation, the families who once owned the property and current owners. He also shared fascinating behind-the-scenes details about the Hollywood movies filmed there, including Skeleton Key and 12 Years a Slave. His ability to weave together history, culture, and pop culture made the tour engaging for both adults and kids. One of the highlights was visiting the original slave quarters, which was a sobering yet important part of the experience. Jacob even let us sample fresh sugarcane—a simple but memorable touch that brought the plantation’s history to life in a tangible way. The entire tour was both educational and enjoyable, blending important historical context with interactive moments. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone visiting Louisiana. If you’re lucky enough to get Jacob as your guide, you’re in for a real treat.

We visited this place during our trip to New Orleans, on the day that we took in three separate plantations. Including this one. This one has lots of period pieces, they offer guided tours, and the grounds are nice.

Definitely a pleasure of ours to tour St Joseph (Felicity is next on our list). Beautiful grounds and a wonderful history made this a unique tour. Staff were a pleasure and very knowledgeable. It was much more than we expected.

To all movie enthusiasts, history buffs, and architect gurus, the visit to Felicity Plantation is a must. I stopped at the plantation during my drive on Hwy 18 (River Road) and got a personalized tour of the grounds by Jamie. She was incredibly welcoming, as well as well-versed on the history of each building on the plantation, including the artifacts that filled each space. I learned the home has been used as a set in several films (ie 12 years a slave) to truly capture and bring to life the authenticity of this time period. Although I stopped at multiple plantations during my travels that day, I would like to highlight my appreciation for this visit in particular. It was so nice to tour the grounds and its buildings (interior and exterior) at my own free will and pace and not have to navigate through heavy foot traffic. I loved seeing original furnishings from the family (ie Felicity’s rolling pin bed frame) and appreciate Jamie’s openness and patience with allowing me to pick her brain with my curiosity and questions.

Visited the beautiful Felicity Plantation this past weekend. Michael was our guide and he was just fantastic. He was so sweet and kind, very knowledgeable and he answered all our questions. Thank you so much Michael.

Ice Machine was out of ice

Ice Machine was out of ice

Beautiful addition/updates recently, fun and friendly atmosphere to enjoy delicious daiquiris and the coldest beer around!

Great, but to far out of the way for me to go at anytime

Good down to earth place to get a drink with good people and great bartenders.

Very awesome place love the bartenders and people

Can't pass by without a shot of tequil and a Michelob ultra

White Russian Daqurie was Awesome ❤️

Daiquiris to go drive thru in the middle of nowhere? Go figure.