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
4:15 pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 3pm: Hotel pickups are between 3pm-3:30pm
Pickup included
2:10pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 12:30: Hotel pickup is between 12:30pm-1pm
Pickup included
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
Reviews
1,161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic swamp trip
Companion750621,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Bus turned up on time and it was about 20-30 ride to he location. The boat operator was a local of the area and very knowledgeable. Great experience all round.
Beautiful and fun
Elika S,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was funny and we saw so may gators - what an experience
Amazing experience
Alexia M,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour. We had Kenny as our tour guide and he was hilarious, made everyone laugh. We got to see a lot of alligators and also a raccoon. The scenery is very beautiful and the boat was comfortable.
Great Swamp Tour
Kevin R,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Dewey was excellent! Lots of alligators (including Captain Dewey interacting with them, a baby alligator that we got to hold)! Also good information.
great swamp boat tour!
Evelyn B,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organized, had blankets available because it was cold that day (charged a little $ but reasonable). good boat driver, very knowledgeable but also fun
Tour was awesome! our...
Adam D,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was AWESOME! Our guide was very knowledgeable, polite and friendly. We got to see the swamp, get some knowledgeable, see alot of alligators and ever pet a baby alligator!
Fantastic tour! Captain...
Jen B,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour! Captain Jason was incredible—knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely entertaining. We saw plenty of gators, with Willie stealing the spotlight as the undeniable star of the show. Highly recommend!
Great
Margarita M,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What month to see alligators, schedule was good, take lots of pictures, and videos amazing viewing enjoy a calm ride.
Gator tour
Sandy R,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Saw lots of wild life. Narrative was great. Got lots of information. The amount of time was perfect.
Awesome Excursion
Tana P,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kenny was a fantastic Captain! The boat ride was peaceful and relaxing. The scenery was beautiful. And the gators were abundant! Highly recommend. Also, huge shout out to our bus drivers! Anyone that can make those turns on NOLA streets need a pat on the back and a big tip!
From US$60.00
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