New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Meet your guide for pickup in downtown New Orleans and head for a 2-hour boat tour in Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana. Visit a Cajun village only accessible by boat; learn about the animals and plants in the lush swamps; and get close to wildlife that are out and active with an expert local guide.
Please note that wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
PLEASE NOTE: tour ONLY picks up from the location listed. Pick ups from any other location cannot be accommodated.
What To Expect
Lake Pontchartrain
After pickup in central New Orleans, it's a short drive across Lake Pontchartrain to Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana.
Your guide welcomes you aboard a custom-made 22-passenger flat-bottom boat. The smaller sized, quiet boat can fit through narrow passages in the swamp foliage so that you see more and get closer to wildlife. As your guide explains the history of Louisiana’s wetlands and swamp ecosystem, be on the lookout for alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles and other bird species. Get a close look at some wild gators as your guide shares facts about the toothy beasts, who can weigh up to 1,000 pounds (453 kg). Glide safely through the fertile swamplands, learning about Cajun culture and how local people have utilized the swamp for food, homes, and medicine. You even see an authentic Cajun village that is only accessible by boat. Gain an understanding of why the wetlands are slowly disappearing and about the efforts being made to preserve Louisiana's natural treasures. After a fascinating 2-hour boat tour, your guide returns you to shore.
Options
12:15PM Tour - 10:15AM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 10:15am and return is at 3:30pm
5PM Tour - 3:30PM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick up will commence at 3:30pm and return is at 8:15pm.
2:45PM Tour - 1:15PM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 1:15pm and return is at 6:00pm
9:30AM Tour - 8:00AM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 8:00am and return is at 12:45pm
What‘s Included
Free parking on site
Transportation from downtown New Orleans
Life Jackets for guests under 16 years old
Wildlife encounters
Live commentary on board
Professional tour guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
A processing fee of 7.9% will be added to your payment
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6,635 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding experience 11/10
mira s,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.0011/10 experience. Timely pickup and a smooth, comfortable bus ride with great New Orleans history throughout. Bus driver Cornell and boat captain Dustin both made the experience exceptional—professional, engaging, and knowledgeable. Truly a wonderful and memorable tour. Highly recommend.
Swamp tour
Y9032LGashleyb,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cornell transported us to our tour. He was very fun and gave us educational content as we rode to the swamp. He was great.😊
Great Driver, Amazing Swamp Tour!
Vacation523458,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with the New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Tour! From beginning to end, everything ran smoothly and was well organized. Our driver, Cornell, was friendly, professional, and right on time. We especially enjoyed his commentary during the drive, he shared so much interesting history and insight about the areas we passed, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The swamp tour itself was a highlight of our visit, and we had an amazing time. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we would definitely book with this company again. Highly recommend!
a fun time in nola
A9651SGsarahf,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the new orleans swamp store was great with mr cornell. he made jokes with us and made the ride so informative and fun
10/10 DO recommend!!! (But only CPT Ben!)
labreas2022,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Capitan Ben with the New Orleans Swamp Tour was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable!!!
Swamp tour Bishop
xujingz2026,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bishop, good, New Orleans, swamp tour. Parfait
The great tour guide by bishop
B1119LQtonyt,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bishop was a great tour guide gave us a lot of information
Good Swamp tour
tinatQ8849GR,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Bishop lead a great swamp tour! We saw so many alligators and heard a lot of fun stories.
Cajun Swamp Tour
nikkicL7204AT,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bishop did a great swamp tour in New Orleans.
Awesome time!
Vacationer780124,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on our swamp tour with Hunter. He was knowledgeable and funny! I would highly recommend this company.
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