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.

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Williamlf
Jan 29, 2026
Learn about the real Swamp People - Great tour! Loved Captain Ed! Don’t go expecting to see alligators in winter — they hibernate unless it’s a warm day. We got to see a couple small ones anyway cause Captain ed knows their dens!
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Terilynn_k
Jan 27, 2026
Don't worry so much about... - Don't worry so much about whether you see an alligator or not. Just enjoy the beauty of the bayou! We had a lovely ride through the swamp and listened to our captain's stories and explanations of the sights.
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Sarah_s
Jan 25, 2026
Captain Trey provided a... - Captain Trey provided a great experience. This tour provided a great opportunity to get out in the water. Dress warm to optimize your enjoyment.
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Aiyana_b
Jan 24, 2026
Ernie our tour guide was so kind and knowledgeable about the history and culture of the swamps. Loved his compassion! - Very enjoyable and kid friendly. A must if you are visiting New Orleans! Would Come back and do it again in the summer!
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Maireadnekkab
Jan 24, 2026
Cold but worth it! - Really great tour. Our guide was excellent and very informative. Even woke a few gators up for us even though it was a bit cold.
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Karemela_s
Jan 23, 2026
Amazing tour!!! Had a blast!! - Amazing experience!!! My partner and I had so much fun! Even in the winter, alligators hibernation season, we got to see some alligators and other wildlife. Our tour guide captain Erin I think it was so funny. He had great stories and jokes to tell. Additional, he was very knowledgeable of the swamps around him and made it very apparent. Also the shop’s snack and souvenir owner was a very nice lady. She and staff agreed to kindly hold our suitcases for us (we were heading to airport after). She was a genuine and kind person. And we will definitely recommend this tour to our friends and so will you when you come and tour with them.
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Kevin_m
Jan 21, 2026
Captain Ernie - Swamp Tour’s Best - We really enjoyed this excursion! Captain Ernie, who is a 10th generation resident of the area, was very knowledgeable and real. He even found a gator for us to see, even though he should have been hibernating. It’s a beautiful area and I would definitely recommend it.
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Cathyrae
Jan 19, 2026
Loving gators - Great guides lots of stories fun day. The kids, and I, loved holding the baby gator. What can I say but loved it
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Laura_o
Jan 19, 2026
So glad I went! - Entertaining and informative, Cap'n Dewey was a perfect guide! The boat was super smooth, safe and comfortable. I appreciated being under the cover of a roof, too. Excellent value! I highly recommend this activity for anyone!
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Shawna
Jan 19, 2026
A great tour! - Dewey was a great guide, knowledgeable and funny! We were guaranteed to see an alligator and he delivered! I highly enjoyed this excursion!
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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).