New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Included

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

4.82

1,026 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

908

Great tour
Nomad04291312038,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great swamp tour with Ernie. Saw plenty of gators and Ernie gave us a lot swamp and alligator info along the way. He’s a 10 generation Cajun so we got the authentic real deal tour. Great time, thanks Ernie!
Great tour from beginning to end!!
Jeremy S,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Trip is exactly what’s described, pickup and transportation from either your hotel or a close location. My group picked the esplanade point of pickup. The dispatcher giving directions to where the bus would be: 10/10 The driver of the bus was very professional and polite. Buddy was awesome the whole way!! The boat guide was super knowledgeable and really helpful. We passed around a bby gator at the end, and we saw a crap ton more. Even though it’s the off season in feb. 12/10 Now the shuttle bus that brings you back and forth from the location, well just pray and you’ll be fine. Don’t hold any drinks without lids or food though….unless you wanna wear it. 😭😭🤣 We will definitely book again.
Loved the tour overall, wish it was shorter.
Sarah S,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
The tour guide was excellent. He really knew the area, the history of the area and gave the tour a very authentic feel. We got to see many alligators on the tour and I got to hold a baby gator. What I didn’t like was that we got out to the tour 45 mins early and just had to sit and wait. It seems like you could be more efficient with total time of the tour
Alligators and swamps….
reneemyr,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun tour with Kenny through the canals and swamp. We got to see some birds and several alligators despite the rainy weather. Tour was informative about the ecosystem and area in general. Guide had us laughing! Well worth it. Transportation was a fair price and was safe and on time.
A must-see when visiting New Orleans!
kevinc683,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Capt Adam was great! Our local airboat Skipper is a skilled, safe pilot with the heart of a conservationist and a passion for sharing his experience and knowledge with others. Our trip was most pleasant, informative, and full of alligators -- they were everywhere! This a must-see for visitors!!
We had a wonderful swamp...
Maria F,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful swamp tour. Our guide Dewey was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and kind. Our bus driver Barbara got us there with a great ride despite unexpected issues outside of her control.We highly recommend!
Recommend
Kristi P,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Had a great time, friendly knowledgable staff, beautiful scenery, really enjoyed getting to see the amazing wildlife.
Excellent Swamp tour with Capt. Ernie
Kellie B,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We went on the swamp tour with Capt. Ernie. Capt. Ernie was so knowledgeable about New Orleans, and the swamp and quite funny. He definitely kept us entertained, and the ride was nice. He told us we may not see gators, because of the weather. Fortunately for us it started to warm up, and we saw a total of six gators, and he let us hold a baby gator. I highly recommend this tour, and I will most definitely do it again in the summer time.
Great
maria f,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very good and detail tour and history of the swamp . Very good tour guide he explain everything about the swamps
Excellent
Ema H,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had beautiful weather but bring something warm for when you are on the water. We really loved this trip, captain Bobby was great and very informative. It was super chilled and just what we needed. We got to hold gorgeous Al which was a super bonus - thanks all, well worth the money.