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What makes your company different from the
others? |
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Our tour guides are college educated
historians, history teachers and experts in life in antebellum New Orleans.
We bring to life the most exciting, romantic and tragic era in our nations
history. We are dedicated to entertaining antebellum mansion tours and historical
narrations for your entertainment. |
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How far are the plantations. |
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Almost an hour outside New Orleans. |
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How do we get to the plantations? |
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In a comfortable 14 passerger van with
dual air & heat and sunscreen glass. |
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Do you get to go in the mansions? |
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Absolutely,you spend about an hour
in each antebellum home with their professional guide. |
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| Question: |
Which plantations would you recommend? |
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It depends on what you're looking
for. Oak Alley plantation is the showplace of the south, and is the #1 destination
Laura plantation has, without a doubt, the #1 narratted tour based on her
personal memoirs. San Francisco has the best and most colorful mansion and
antiques Evergreen plantation is the most complete and has 22 slave cabins
that will send chills up your spine. |
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What do we wear? |
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Casual attire. |
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What is your pick up area? |
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Our pick up extends from New Orleans
lower garden district to the Esplanade area and from Galvez to the river.
Call us if you're not sure. We drop off in same areas. |
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Where can we meet you if we're not in your area? |
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Our parking area near the corner of
N. Claiborne and Canal Street. 1717 Canal St. across from the Crescent on
Canal hotel. Park inside the lot at 7:30 AM or 1:00 PM . The Claiborne overpass
is the only one that crosses Canal st. You can't miss it. |
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| Question: |
How ofter do you tour? |
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Every day but Christmas, New Years
day, Mardi Gras 4TH of July, Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving Day. |
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What is the pick up time of your tour? |
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Pick up starts at 7:45 am in the Esplanade
to Canal area. 8 am from Canal to the Garden District. |
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Is a credit card required? |
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Yes, we take a credit card over our
toll-free line to secure your seats. Your card will not be charged and you
have 12 hours before tour departure time to cancel your reservations without
being charged. |
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How can we pay? |
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You can use cash, travelers checks
visa, mastercard or discover to pay our tour guide. |
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Is the tip included? |
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No, you may wish to tip your tour guide
depending on the quality of his narration, courtesy and safety. 10% TO 15%
is the norm. |
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Do you go when it rains? |
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Yes, in fact a journey through the
swamps in a rainstorm is an unforgettable treat. |
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| Question: |
Is much walking involved? |
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No, not much. Just in the homes. |
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Are we able to bring on strollers or wheelchairs? |
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Unfortunately the van will only carry
very small collapsable chairs, Check with us during booking. |
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Can we eat, drink or smoke in the van? |
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No, no and no, but water is allowed. |
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Where can we eat? |
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Snacks are available at Oak Alley. |
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