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
12:10pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 10:20: Hotel pickups are between 10:20-10:50
Pickup included
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
Reviews
1,101 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome tour!!! Captain...
Anna H,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome tour!!! Captain Jason was phenomenal. Learned a lot about the area and saw some amazing gators. It was a bit of a chillier day than expected but still had an amazing time! And we got to hold a 6 month old gator! 🐊
Amazing!
Vivian S,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing! It was quite rainy but that didn’t stop us from having a good time! We learned a lot and even got to see some gators.
Fun boat tour
K516SOstevep,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide, great transportation.
Great tour with Captain Ernie!
mrsb070712,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We didn't know what to expect but our guide Captain Ernie provided a thorough and informative tour. There was so much to learn about the swamp and alligators. Highly recommend!
Great tour for learning about the swamps and it's wildlife residents!
Jeff S,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you looking to learn some history about the Louisiana swamps, it's trees and the gators that live there, this is your tour. Captain Jason was our tour guide and was a wealth of information about the swamps, the trees and the wildlife that live there! We were even able to see him get off the boat and feed a large gator named Willie! He literally pet him! Great experience!
Great experience
Brianda O,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was impressive to see the tour guy petting an alligator with both hands!! I expected to see more, but it is up to the time, no the tour.
Great tour
Joey J,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining!
We Saw Gators!
Michael B,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time and Capt. Ernie is the best! You maybe need a little jacket for when the boat speeds up and takes on a little wind. Otherwise, it was a great tour of the bayou and of the homes along the swamp.
Tour guide was very...
Lisa M,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about alligators. Bus picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel which was nice as well.
Captain Ernie is the best
Boram L,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Ernie is the best—truly an unforgettable experience! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining, and makes the whole trip fun from start to finish. We were able to see so many alligators up close, which was absolutely thrilling, and the highlight was getting the chance to take photos with a baby alligator! It was such a unique and memorable experience, especially for families. If you’re looking for an exciting and authentic adventure, this tour is definitely worth it.
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