New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

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Overview

Available languages

English

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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

What To Expect

1

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.

Admission Not Applicable
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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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

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

12:15PM Tour - 10:15AM Pick Up

Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 10:15am and return is at 3:30pm

9:30AM Tour - 8:00AM Pick Up

Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 8:00am and return is at 12:45pm

Reviews

4.90

5,271 reviews

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  • A fun time

    charles c,

    Oct 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Capt Scott was awesome the ride was fun and informative Lov the haters and raccoons I would recommend

  • Definitely a must-go in Nola!

    JillianBianca C,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    My husband and I had an awesome time with our group under Capt. Zander. He was really funny, and helped us see a lot of swamp animals.

  • A must see

    Marchien W,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is the best tour, we had so much fun and saw all kinds of wildlife and the swamp is so beautiful. A must see!

  • Captain Tony and our...

    Whitney M,

    Oct 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Captain Tony and our driver Pebbles (Dwayne) made for a wonderful day. We saw tons of gators, turtles, birds and raccoons. Would definitely do it again

  • New Orleans 2025

    Rosemarie A,

    Oct 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our Captain was really funny , knew a lot about the swamp , covered airboat which was nice . Bus ride was comfy .

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4.90
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