New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

Embark on an authentic Cajun adventure with a New Orleans Swamp Tour. Cruise through the Barataria Swamps, spot wildlife, and learn about the Cajun way of life.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Barataria Preserve - On this tour, you will enjoy a fully narrated swamp tour by one of our local captains on the comfort of a swamp tour boat. Our tour boats feature a roof, cushioned seats, windows that can be raised or lowered for the weather, restroom, and plenty of standing and walking room. You may even experience a close encounter with some…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Swamp boat tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (from downtown New Orleans hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Experience the harmonious Bayou lifestyle of the Cajuns amid the swamps. These waterways serve as their main transportation routes. Whilst enjoying the easy-going atmosphere of our sheltered New Orleans Swamp Tour Boats, you’ll glide by a 2000-year-old Indian Burial Mound, a Cajun graveyard, and a fishing village! Witness the natural inhabitants that…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Kathleen_l
Jun 10, 2025
Captain Ernie was an... - Captain Ernie was an excellent guide. Informative narration on the history and flora and fauna of the bayou. Got us up close to many alligators. Youngsters got to feed them (marshmallows!) from the boat and anyone interested could take their own photo with a baby alligator
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T302tspaulinap
Jun 8, 2025
swamp tour - The tour was about 2 hours and we were with Captain Ernie he was great and any time there was an alligator around he would stop to let everyone take pictures. He also shared a lot of great information which kept the tour entertaining
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Juancarlos_b
Jun 8, 2025
Best Guide for the Swamp Tour - Ernie is a great captain and guide. He is very knowledgeable and communicates very well with the passengers. We liked what he taught us about alligators, turtles, raccoons, seeing the alligators approach to get their marshmallow was a lot of fun. Also he is great narrating anecdotes from life in swamps.
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Departure40567407601
Jun 7, 2025
Great Captain Great Experience - We had a wonderful tour guided by Captain Ernie. We saw many gators and even a ā€˜Croc’. We loved the leisurely pace and ability to see the wildlife up close from the boat. Captain Ernie gave us a perspective of a local as well as educational learning experience. Loved all his tales of growing up in the bayou.
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Kamila_c
Jun 5, 2025
Awesome! - This was a very awesome experience! The bayou is an incredible place and must not be missed. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. We saw lots of alligators and wildlife. The boat was comfortable and shaded.
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David_k
Jun 2, 2025
Swamp tour - The guide was exceptional and knowledeable. The tour was also educational about the ecosystem. Thank you.
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B2831fvglennb
May 28, 2025
Fantastic experience and great value for money - Such a worthwhile tour. We saw lots of alligators plus raccoon, heron, bald eagle etc. A really informative guide. I was picked up from my hotel and the driver gave us a quick tour of the Garden Quarter, as we were ahead of schedule. Both the pick up and return arrangements were faultless. All in all I’d say this was a fantastic value for money experience.
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Alexandra_z
May 28, 2025
Easy going, kids friendly... - Easy going, kids friendly adventure. We saw few alligators, turtle, raccoons, jumping fish and beautiful lagoons and bayou they live in.
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Connell_w
May 25, 2025
Sightseeing - We had a great time and enjoyed ourselves. Transportation services was dependable. Highly recommended it.
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Serena_p
May 24, 2025
It was a lot of fun! The... - It was a lot of fun! The tour guide was funny and very engaging. We saw a lot of alligators. I would highly recommend, and being picked up from my hotel was an extra bonus! Well worth the money, thank you!
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From $60
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).