New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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 2000 year old Indian Burial Mound, a Cajun cemetery and a fishing village! You'll admire the wildlife that made the Barataria Swamps the Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase. Here, birds, snakes, turtles, fur animals, and gators - the king of the swamp - are easily spotted in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Folding wheelchairs are allowed, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.
Please note you are not guaranteed to see a gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.
Service animals are permitted.
Emotional support animals are not permitted.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Barataria Preserve
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. The Swamp Tour by Tour Boat with Pickup does include ground transportation.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Swamp boat tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off (from downtown New Orleans hotels only)
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
12:10pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 10:20: Hotel pickups are between 10:20-10:50
Pickup included
9:40am Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 8am: Hotel pickup is between 8am-8:30am
Pickup included
2:10pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 12:30: Hotel pickup is between 12:30pm-1pm
Pickup included
4:15 pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 3pm: Hotel pickups are between 3pm-3:30pm
Pickup included
Reviews
1,039 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ernie was informative and...
Latia S,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ernie was informative and hilarious. It rained the entire time, but we saw multiple alligators, and he brought them to the boat for great pictures.
Our guide and boat driver...
Claire C,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide and boat driver was so knowledgeable about the swamp and alligators. He had a great sense of humour. It was incredible to hold a baby alligator. I love that his mission is to educate. The puck up from hotel was on time and was great to ride in an air conditioned limo.
Great experience - highly recommend!!
Maddie R,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Our tour guide Dewey was wonderful, and we were able to see so many gators! He was super knowledgable. We had a great time, and would recommend this to anyone visiting the New Orleans area. Pick up was also on time and super easy!
Cajun bayou experience, don’t miss!
wlehman,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Capt. Ernie is the best! A local guide who was very knowledgeable and funny, explaining the conservation and sustainability of alligators. Amazing and inspiring. The bayous were beautiful. Low rent operation but perfect for a true Cajun experience. Recommend the boat; air boat is obnoxiously loud.
Swamp, Flora and Fauna tour
Rishabh B,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip! Our guide was awesome and took us through family land. We got to pet a baby alligator named Frank. He was very knowledgeable about the land, the alligators and all the flora. Highly recommend! We also got to see a massive alligator named Rex!
Alligator Tour Feb 28
Janetlyn411,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Enjoyed very much. I believe I had Bowie as guide. Highly recommend
So glad we booked this!
Jamie B,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Dewey was great- very knowledgeable and also entertaining. We saw quite a few alligators, they came right up to the boat. The transportation to and from the boat was great too- picked up and dropped off right at the hotel. It was great experience.
Loved it!
Stacey H,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous experience. Trey had intimate knowledge of the areas and shared many personal experiences. It made the tour both unique and so much more personal. We were told we would not see any alligators in February, but we saw several! The first within 5 mins!
Don't miss this when visiting NOLA!
beverlyg550,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lively, fun, informative exploration of swamp life! Captain James was a delight. Knowledgeable, entertaining, and friendly, he made a point of making sure we saw the alligators, egrets and bald eagles along our cruise. A must-see, must-do activity for all ages!
Recommend
Ernesto D,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Bobby was great. Even though it was a little cold we still saw a few alligators. We did the pontoon boat.
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