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1 hour 40 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Please note you are not guaranteed to see a gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.
When traveling with multiple passengers, you must make one booking with all passengers to insure that you are on the same boat. If you did not book together, you are not guaranteed to be together.
Service animals are permitted.
Emotional support animals are not permitted.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional guide
Swamp boat tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks (available for purchase)
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.
Tour departs at 12:10pm; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.
Tour departs at 9:40am; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.
Tour departs at 4:15pm; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.
Tour departs at 2:10pm; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.
1,716 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cecelia S,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
Eddie was an amazing guide! We love his swamp tours, always learn something new about the alligators and the area. Great at slowing down so we can take photos of the alligators and wildlife!
Charlene O,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
Very informative, lovely experience Guide was great learned a lot on the boat ride very respectful and patient
Charlene O,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
Very interesting loved how the guide took pride in the tour.knew a lot about gators very friendly and respectful
Paula K,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
Swamp tour was a great experience! Our guide, Ernie, was very knowledgeable and made the trip enjoyable. We were able to see several alligators, herons, egrets, as we rode through the bayou and learned a lot about the wildlife. He was very funny as well. Highly recommend this tour!
Kerry C,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
Kenny was great guide and did his best to get us up close to the wildlife. Our group of 5 enjoyed the swamp!
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