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New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

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Overview

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1 hour 40 minutes

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Take a New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure! See the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Here, the waterways are their highways. From the relaxed comfort of our covered New Orleans swamp tour boats, you will drift slowly past a 2,000 year old Indian burial mound, a Cajun cemetery and a fishing village! You may see the wildlife that made the Barataria Swamps the crown jewel of the Louisiana Purchase. Here, birds, snakes, turtles, fur animals, and gators are the kings of the swamp, and are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Swamp boat tour

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks (available for purchase)

What To Expect

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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 standing and walking room. You may even experience a close encounter with some of the local swamp life.

1 hour 40 minutes•Admission Included

Options

12:10pm Departure

Tour departs at 12:10pm; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.

2:10pm Departure

Tour departs at 2:10pm; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.

9:40am Departure

Tour departs at 9:40am; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.

4:15pm Departure

Tour departs at 4:15pm; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.

Reviews

4.83

1,604 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • It was one of the best...

    Sandra H,

    Jul 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was one of the best tours we’ve had during our recent trip to New Orleans. Our guide, Ian, was very knowledgeable about the area. There were plenty of alligators to see too, and Ian knew just where to find them! Highly recommend this adventure!

  • We saw alot of gators so...

    Huldah S,

    Jul 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We saw alot of gators so many i got tired of taking videos of them lol. Even saw a few furry critters as well. Much fun.

  • Amazing experience!

    Allen K,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    If you come to New Orleans, this is the tour!! It is fun, safe and you'll see gators, as well as other wildlife in the swamp!

  • Taylor was awesome

    Yvette C,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Taylor was an amazing tour guide ! Very knowledgeable. Did his best to get us close to gators. We saw plenty of gators. He pet touched one.

  • It’s an amazing view and...

    Martissa P,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It’s an amazing view and experience! Our Kids Even Enjoyed It! You can take many pictures of alligators and raccoons.

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4.83
1,604 reviews
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