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
12:10pm Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 10:20: Hotel pickups are between 10:20-10:50
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
9:40am Tour
Hotel pickup begins at 8am: Hotel pickup is between 8am-8:30am
Pickup included
Reviews
1,069 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Captain Bobby Amazing!
Maria V,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing swamp tour! We learned so much about gators, wildlife, and other animals. Our guide was super knowledgeable and made the experience both fun and engaging. The highlight was the baby gator photoshoot at the end—such a cool and unforgettable experience! Highly recommend!
Don’t go if it is cold.
M3481KQannen,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Our guides said that because of the cold, we would see maybe 1 or 2 gators. We did see one tiny one slither out of the mud, but you couldn’t tell it was a gator. We should have been told that in advance and had the choice to cancel. We paid a lot of money to see a flock of birds and a few weedy flowers.
Every aspect of the tour...
Bryson R,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Every aspect of the tour was great. The logistics for pick-up were clear and concise; the ride to and from the tour was smooth; and the tour itself was stellar. Our tour guide Ernie was personable, knowledgeable, and amenable making for an unforgettable tour. And best of all -- we got to see tons of gators! I would highly recommend.
Great time and great...
Devika G,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time and great stories with captain ernie!! He was awesome! Saw many gators and even held a baby one!
Fun in New Orleans Swamp
Erica H,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my first time in New Orleans and I wanted to try a little everything.. Ernie was informative, hospitalible and funny! I definitely recommend this tour! He was a good time and I held a baby gator! Wild
A must go to for NOLA
Karen G,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Kenny was the best! He was very informative and he was laid back and had lots of jokes that made the whole boat laugh. And the tour itself was awesome. The company helped us with a last minute booking change to the airboat instead of the pontoon boat, suggest the airboat for sure.
Enjoyed the views
C7527LOirenes,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We saw a couple of gators, some birds including an bald-headed eagle in an owl. Honestly, seeing the owl was cool. We also got to hold a baby gator Kenny our tour guide had on board. Kenny explained about Spanish moss and some of the other vegetation and wildlife. Unfortunately, because it was on the colder side we didn't get to view the gators really good. Overall, we enjoyed our boat ride.
Disappointed in swamp tour
Elizabeth G,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was very cold and not what I expected. I thought it would be a swamp, not canals off the intercoastal. I feel the tour was sold as a wildlife tour and we only saw the eyes of 1 little gator. The airboat version was probably more exciting.
Ehh
Jeries A,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It’s bland. Nothing exciting. Very talkative guide. Kept explaining why we’re not going to see alligators. Ok it was cold, but what about the other wild species in the swamps. Since it was cold, they should’ve canceled the trip. But don’t put me on a boat and charge me $60 to show me a couple of baby alligators.
Ernie is the best!!!!
valerielO3601SH,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This swamp tour was WORTH every dollar! We had so much fun on the tour learning about the bayou, the history of the town and being educated on alligators. They came up to the boat knowing they were about to be fed and it was awesome seeing them up close! Everything went smooth from the pick up to the drop off and back. We bought shirts to remember the trip that’s how much fun we had! Shout out to our guide Ernie! He was the older man and he was the best! He has a lot of experience and you can tell by his stories. We all agreed we’d do it again the next time we’re in NOLA.
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