New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

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

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

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

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

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

2:45PM Tour - 1:15PM Pick Up

Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 1:15pm and return is at 6:00pm

5PM Tour - 3:30PM Pick Up

Pick Up Time: Pick up will commence at 3:30pm and return is at 8:15pm.

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

5,313 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

4967

237

First Timer
Jaida V,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. Very prompt when picking up guest and very interactive. Derek was my driver and Captain Emmitt was my tour guide. I had a really good time.
Fantastic experience! We...
Kate O,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic experience! We got to see alligators up close and other wildlife too. Captain Emmett was a fantastic guide and shared lots of interesting information about the area and answered all questions thoroughly. He's also hilarious!
Curses, gators and more!
Heidi M,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Transportation to the swamp excursion was a nice comfortable coach bus. Bus driver was friendly. Swamp excursion area had restrooms. If you plan to bring younger children, our guide’s vocabulary was not 100% professional.
Great Tour, highly recommend!
jalmeida5,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took a swamp tour with Randy and had a great time. We saw a lot of animals even though the weather was getting colder and we were worried we wouldn't see any gators. Would take this tour again and recommend it to friends!
Amazing experience!
Isabella L,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was so much fun! Loads of wildlife and great guides - also amazing scenery highly recommend! Went with my partner but would also be great for kids :)
Great time!
Ana K,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Jody was knowledgeable and engaging. I wild highly recommend taking this tour. We saw several gators, as well as other wildlife native to the area.
Great Experience
Jennifer M,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This place was very easy to locate , friendly staff and clear instructions. We had a tour guide that was very knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend this tour
Swamp Tour
judith46mitchell,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, picked up on time by Justina and the boat trip was with Captain Scott who made the trip very interesting and showed us lots of animals
Fabulous day
MaryCarr,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver. Ricky, and boat captain Ben were great - info Dr native and entertaining. Swamp was beautiful and full of alligators and wild pigs.
Good experience with lots...
Erica A,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Good experience with lots of wildlife - gators, raccoons, pigs, birds and turtles. The only negative is a lot of built in standing around time if you take their transportation to and from the swamp but it kept everything running smoothyl. No food besides snacks available at the gift shop so if you go 10:15-3:30 eat a big breakfast or pack a lunch!