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
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
12:10pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 10:20: Hotel pickups are between 10:20-10:50
Pickup included
Reviews
1,136 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!!
Kellie J,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Capt. Ernie is amazing!! Very knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. He gave us lots of information about the area, the wildlife and made sure we saw Alligators galore!! He told us about there breeding schedule and which gender we were looking at. I would absolutely book this again next year and would highly recommend Capt. Ernie !!
Swamp tour
ANGELA B,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ernie was so very knowledgeable. I learned a great deal about alli & crocks. Great time. Would highly recommend.
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Keyara R,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Ernie was great and the tour was very informative Our shuttle driver Darin was also very professional and great as well
Great tour
Jill S,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Ernie was great, he was very informative, giving us details about the swamp and the alligators. We got to see plenty of alligators.
Great time- would do it again
thynguyen,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Shuttle bus came on time within the window. No hiccups there. Ernie was a hilarious tour guide once we got to the swamp. Got to see alligators and everything. Ernie was throwing marshmallows to them. Go on this tour! It might not be around anymore if it becomes saltwater. The shuttle bus driver was able to drop me off at another place other than my hotel. I really appreciated that.
We saw alligators and enjoyed our informative tour!
Cathy R,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pick up was good, driver was fun & informative. The tour was really great, we did the boat and really liked that we went slowly and could easily hear or guide. He was very knowledgeable and informative about the area and the wildlife. He made it fun too! We got to see several gators up close and even saw a bald eagle and its baby in the nest at a distance. He also had a live baby alligator on board for us to pass around and take pictures with. He was an adorable little guy! Over all the excursion was great! There is also a gift shop where you can purchase snacks, drinks and souvenirs. Tip: bring a jacket, dress warm if the weather is at all cool or rainy. They do also rent blankets at the store.
All about gators!
Sheryl W,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The water has to be fairly warm for alligators to be out. We were lucky enough to see quite a few alligators. I found the informatioAll about gators n that Capt. Ernie shared to be very interesting. I have a we whole new perspective on alligators.
Awesome Alligators.
Melodie B,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience seeing several alligators in their natural habitat and hearing about the swamp. We got to hold a juvenile which was fun.
Transportation and...
Chris a,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Transportation and checking were seamless. The boat ride was nice, saw a few alligators and an eagle. Would’ve liked to be able to hold a baby gator like some of the pictures show.
Great swamp tour day
steve p,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Swamp tour itself was great. Boat captain faves the full blown story of the area, historically and environmentally. Saw alligators. Learned about alligators, new info for us. And we , saw eagles. Got to hold a baby alligator, All very cool. Only warning- pick up and return to your hotel is not an exact science . Cooler on the water - my wife rented one of the limited heavy blankets - it was worth it to her.
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