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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Professional guide
Swamp boat tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off (from downtown New Orleans hotels only)
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Select a pickup point
Hotel pickup begins at 12:30: Hotel pickup is between 12:30pm-1pm
Pickup included
Hotel pickup begins at 3pm: Hotel pickups are between 3pm-3:30pm
Pickup included
Hotel pickup begins at 10:20: Hotel pickups are between 10:20-10:50
Pickup included
Hotel pickup begins at 8am: Hotel pickup is between 8am-8:30am
Pickup included
1,031 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ernesto D,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
Captain Bobby was great. Even though it was a little cold we still saw a few alligators. We did the pontoon boat.



virginia s,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
this was great, even though it was cold, happy we got to see some gators and capt. ernie was very knowledgeable and passionate about his gators !!!
rarrinto,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
It’s cold on the boat. Dress warmly! Captain Ernie is a great storyteller and narrator. He had marshmallows ready to toss to an alligator and we had lots of photo ops!
Fanny R,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
Fun and relaxing tour with a very funny captain! Although the weather was very cold we still managed to see 7 gators
ElenaReporter,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent. Captain Erny was born and raised in the swamp area and as a marine biologist could also share scientific information about the ecosystem.
michellesR8759JE,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience and lots of information… the gators are so cute they are the swamp puppies. Just don’t touch them leave that to the pros
Adrienne C,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
Capt Ernie was the Best Guide!!! Very knowledgeable and funny!! He provided history and personal experience.
Corey R,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
It was awesome. Captain Ernie was well versed on the history of the swamps since he grew up around them and knew where we could “catch” some gators. Would definitely go back and do this experience.
Yvonne C,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
Captain Ernie was a great tour guide. He was very informative about the everything and past events. He was funny and made sure we had time to take pictures.
Shaneaqua M,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
It was a great experience. Would recommend. We saw more wildlife than alligators and learned some history of Louisiana and the Land. The driver picked us up on time, he thoroughly explained the tour and got us to our destination and back in a timely manner safely.
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