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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Options
9:30AM Tour - 8:00AM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 8:00am and return is at 12:45pm
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.
12:15PM Tour - 10:15AM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 10:15am and return is at 3:30pm
Reviews
5,522 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Besties in the swamp hanging with the gators!
rkconverse,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time doing a swamp tour and we will definitely be back! Our guide Tony was amazing. He was able to give us all the important information on all the wild life but make it fun too! We saw everything! 8ft gator sun bathing who then came up to us for treats! We saw tons swimming and even got to see a baby gator! The raccoons were the cutest of them all. Tons of other birds, snakes, turtles, and lizards. Hands down best tour I’ve been on. Highly recommend and would definitely come back. I don’t think you can choose your guide but if you can ask for Tony!
Relaxing and beautiful
413alisam,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide and bus driver were amazing! Knowledgeable and friendly!
Amazing Swamp Tour
kimsW1571SQ,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Steve did a great job. Justina was a wonderful bus driver.
Bayou bus and boat tour
emmeys2026,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Justina was excellent! I also had captain Steve! They were both great! I enjoyed my experience, they both had great stories and made the entire experience personal! Highly recommend
A great experience
Robbin S,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Jody was fun and so entertaining and knowledgable. He made it a wonderful experience.. I recommend this trip for everyone.
Great experience!
jenniferoL8849FD,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience! Our driver Derek was friendly and knowledgeable. Tour guide Wade did a great job navigating through the swamp and sharing his love of the area.
Fun with Friends
Kevin M,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in New Orleans with a group of friends. We enjoyed the swamp tour. Really neat to see the local natural features and wildlife. Derek, our bus driver, and Wade G, our boat captain, both did a great job!
Swamp Tour
N2060AOjohnc,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Derek our driver was amazing. He was friendly and very informative.
Bus trip with Derek
marcmV9763JW,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Derek was super informative and great!
It was amazing, the bus ride itself was an experience worth paying for
D3603QPmasonm,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Derek is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to New Orleans. He loves everything about the city and gave an insane amount of great recommendations. He was engaging for the entire ride and very funny!
From US$70.12
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