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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
2:10pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 12:30: Hotel pickup is between 12:30pm-1pm Pickup included
9:40am Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 8am: Hotel pickup is between 8am-8:30am Pickup included
4:15 pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 3pm: Hotel pickups are between 3pm-3:30pm Pickup included
12:10pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 10:20: Hotel pickups are between 10:20-10:50 Pickup included
Reviews
1,209 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day
Karen S,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From being picked up to dropped off we had a great day. Our driver was funny and a great guy. Got to boat yard didn't wait long to board the boat Our guide Kenny was great. His jokes had us laughing and he was very informative and knew where the gators would be which was great for us. Definetly recommend the tour as would using viator to book it
An experience worth having.
Alicia R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was incredible. Our captain, Kevin, delighted us with his knowledge and his skill with the alligators. He fed them, and we were able to observe the alligator up close. A completely recommendable experience. We spent a beautiful morning.
Bernie was knowledgeable...
robert t,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bernie was knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed his stories from growing up in the area and saw lots of gators.
Fantastic swamp tour
Marlena R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw a lot of alligators. Captain Ernie had some great stories. We lucked out with a beautiful day on the water
Great trip, lots of gators. Entertaining Captain. Highly recommended.
Steve C,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip, lots of alligators and the vessel captain had them right up to the boat for some great pictures. Heavy rain so not much else about. Captain very entertaining and full of lots of interesting stories & facts. Highly recommended.
Such a good experience,...
Nafisa F,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a good experience, probably favorite part of visiting Nola. Tour guide on boat & shuttle bus were so lovely.
Thank you Cap Ernie
satacc,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a an amazing time my captain was Captain Ernie. He explained everything to us as well as made jokes along the way. We got to take pictures as well with baby alligator. 10/10 would recommend and would definitely come back again with friends
Fabulous tour!
Michael G,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The highlight of our trip to New Orleans! Captain Trey was so informative and funny. We saw over a dozen alligators and they came right up to the boat! A must do !!
Thoughtful tour!! Quiet
Martha I,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely, quiet and beautiful ride. Our ship had a ceiling that protected us from rain. Not a speed boat thanks god!
Fun Swamp Ed 101
Andrea P,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Ernie was our boat driver/guide and he provided an informative account of the area. Didn’t know what to expect as we first began cruising through the neighborhood of swamp homes. We were driven further away and alas were treated to gator sightings and trees lined with Spanish moss! Captain Ernie then introduced us to a baby gator which we were about to hold. We had a great time learning about life in the swamp!
From US$60.00
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