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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Caseycn3989jc
Jul 13, 2026
Fun time gator tour - Captain Ernie was great very informative we had a great time! Thank you!!
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Edward_h
Jul 13, 2026
Great job Captain Ernie - Caption Ernie was great Educated us on gators and kept us engaged and laughing Gators were up close to the boat
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Heather_l
Jul 12, 2026
Loads of fun! - We had a great time on this boat ride thru the bayou. Our tour guide Kenny was knowledgeable and funny. We encountered 5-6 alligators before the rain poured down on our boat. But that just added to the adventure.
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Joseph_h
Jul 11, 2026
Had my doubts but it came through! - Captain Earnie was very passionate and informative about the swamp life and area. I really enjoyed his sense of humor and candor regarding the impact of the environment with the choices we are making god and bad. I was pleasantly surprised because I initially did not expect much but when the captain started to speak it eased my doubts. Great tour!
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Lonnisha_s
Jul 10, 2026
Great Experience - We saw so many gators! The tour guide was great and the extra visit with the raccoon was so sweet! The Princess & the Frog scenery that he pointed out was sooo cool. My daughter was in love with Princess Tiana when she was little and this trip was bringing it to life at 22 for her. Great experience all around 10/10
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Safari17857102684
Jul 9, 2026
Fantastic. Definitely a must-see! - Our guide was Captain Bobby and he was great, he played with the alligators and answered all our questions. Made sure we got good pictures, everyone was included and had fun. We went to the spot that inspired “Princess and The Frog”! The tour was great and I’d highly recommend as a must-see as your first trip to Louisiana
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Crystal_v
Jul 9, 2026
Amazing adventure - Amazing adventure! Great history, information and experience! Our captain Jason was amazing and gave us a great time!
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Aisha_s
Jul 9, 2026
We love Bobby - Our tour guide name was Bobby and when I tell you he was awesome! He interacted with the crowd well, he taught us a lot about alligators and crocodiles me and my friends learned so much from him. I highly recommend him for your tour
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Dream64720207111
Jul 12, 2026
Horrible experience with unjust tour company that robs money - We had booked the swamp tour as a fun family activity, with pickup included, however, when the time came for the tour to pick us up, they never did. When we contacted them 15 minutes after the pickup time they told us that the driver had driven past our hotel twice and not seen us outside. Firstly, we were sitting right in front of the glass door that represented the entrance to our hotel and we saw no tour bus drive by. Secondly, the tour company stated that we had to wait outside for the "pickup window" which is incredibly unrealstic when it is 30 degrees outside with the sun shining directly onto your face and said pickup window is 30 minutes. Furthermore, as they blamed us for the incident, they did not refund us the 130 dollars we spent. I would very much recommend not booking with this company as they clearly find any way to rob your money.
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178stefanop
Jul 12, 2026
Horrible experience with Louisiana Tour Company - Terrible experience. The tour was supposed to start at 15 and since 14.55 we were waiting in front of the hotel exit. Neither my son, I or the receptionist of the hotel saw any bus stopping in front of the hotel. On the brochure, they write to allow 30 minutes from the pick up time. At 15.15 I asked the hotel receptionist to call them. She did so and the tour operator person said the bus had come twice and they had called me. On my phone there were no missed calls. They said that the bus had already gone ahead and they would not refund me anything. Basically they stole USD130 from me. I would suggest not use this company ever!
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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).