Available languages
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
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 2:10pm; 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.
1,639 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Caroline B,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
This was a highlight of our holiday. Captain Ernie was very knowledgable about the alligators and other wildlife and was a great tour guide. We saw lots of alligators close up and even got to hold a baby one on the boat! Would definitely this trip.
Marcia S,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
Comfortable seating, knowledgeable tour guide, saw several gators, and a few racoons. Guide had a great personality
Gryshell D,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
We really enjoyed the tour, saw lots of alligators. Ernie was our tour and he knew all the tricks to get the gators to come out. He was so knowledgeable about the area.
Teodoro A,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
Great experience for my partner, sister and myself. Very welcoming and knowledgeable staff. Great sightseeing
Jeffrey L,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
Great swamp tour for the family a lot of fun and education on the area. You won't be disappointed. The small souvenir shop is also reasonably priced.
Operated by Louisiana Tour company