New Orleans Swamp Tour: Explore Cajun Bayou Life

Embark on a thrilling New Orleans swamp tour and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Louisiana’s Cajun wildlife. Explore ancient burial mounds, Cajun cemeteries, and a vibrant fishing village while encountering majestic birds, snakes, turtles, fur animals, and gators. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Barataria Preserve - Travel along the Mississippi River to reach your destination in the swamps. 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…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Swamp boat tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling adventure with a swamp tour in New Orleans! Witness the inhabitants of the Bayou coexisting peacefully with the swampy surroundings, using the waterways as their main transportation routes. Enjoy a leisurely journey on our sheltered swamp tour boats in New Orleans, gliding past an ancient 2,000 year-old Indian burial mound, a local…

Location
9706 Barataria Blvd
Barataria Boulevard
Departure Point: Barataria Blvd, Marrero Address: 9706 Barataria Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to tour time. The boats will depart on time and cannot delay start time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rblk
Nov 10, 2025
Terrific Swamp Tour with Captain Ernie! - We absolutely loved our Swamp Tour with Captain Ernie. He was very informative and funny and the scenery was just beautiful. He even introduced us to a baby alligator (Wiggles) who was traveling on the boat with us. It was a highlight of our "Cousins Week in NOLA." Highly recommend this tour!
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A3244okstever
Nov 9, 2025
Must do while you’re here - Have a great time seeing several alligators, as well as the captain interacted with them. It was an awesome experience.
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Rebekah_r
Nov 9, 2025
Booking and boarding was... - Booking and boarding was very easy. Our tour guide very knowledgeable and engaged with the alligator we saw. Unfortunately, we had cold cloudy weather and the alligators tend to hide, so would suggest a sunny and warm day. The swamp was beautiful, would actually go on a longer tour next time!
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Hollie_c
Nov 9, 2025
The Amazing Captain Ernie! - Ernie was our tour guide and he was amazing! He was very informative and we loved his humor. He made the tour worth it all!
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Jennifer_b
Nov 8, 2025
Great day on the Bayou - Captain Ernie was friendly and informative. Boat ride was great. We had a great tour on the Bayou! Thank you Ernie!
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Natalie_b
Nov 7, 2025
Captain Ernie is Amazing - Captain Ernie was amazing and the tour boat is definitely the way to go for the swamp experience. Saw about 6 alligators in October and had such a good experience. Captain Ernie had a lot of good stories to tell and we got to hold a little alligator too!!
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Brooke_c
Nov 7, 2025
Great swap tour - I don't remember what my tour guides name was but he was super cool! He had lots of cool things he had done that he told us about and he handed around a baby alligator. He told us about the history of the area and how the ecosystems are affected by the hurricanes. He made sure we got to see alligators and he interacted with them to make them more exciting.
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Lucy_y
Nov 7, 2025
Fun and educational!! - EXCELLENT!! Tour guide, Dewey, was knowledgeable and entertaining!! Answered every question and more!! Great for kids too!!
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Kay_t
Nov 6, 2025
Swamp boat tour - Captain Ernie was a hoot! He was very humorous and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Shari_y
Nov 6, 2025
Favorite thing I’ve done... - Favorite thing I’ve done on my trip. Dewey did an amazing job. Great tour guide. Would go again in a heartbeat.
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).