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.
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.
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
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,225 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable and funny....
Christina C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable and funny. Overall great experience, always recommend this tour, best one around! Prefer the tour boat over the air boat, better experience!
Captain Bebop Deserves a Raise
zaynat2026,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Bebop was an amazing guide! We really enjoyed his stories and were lucky to see 10-ish gators on the tour. It did rain but our group felt like it made the experience even better since we were in the covered pontoon boat. It sounds like Captain Bebop’s family had been local for a very long time and it was nice to get that perspective. We learned a lot about the history of gator hunting, man made vs natural water ways, and the types of plants that are in the area. We loved it, and would absolutely recommend.
Captain Dewie was very...
Kelsey N,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Dewie was very informative, was knowledgeable able the bayou and entertaining! We would come again to his tour again!
Great Swamp Tour
144ashl,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been on this tour two years in a row and it was the best! Captain Dewey made it so fun and entertaining. The area was also beautiful. Will definitely go again!
Missed the tour
Estela R,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Should be a rating category of not applicable. Had to miss tour due to back problems . Called tour activity co. To let them know that we couldn't make the tour.
Kenny was very...
Heather B,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kenny was very knowledgeable and funny. The airboat is the way to go for the tour. You get to see so many gators and different birds on the trip. Don't forget to say "hi" to Andrew their mascot/pet baby gator.
Amazing!
Kiera W,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun our tour guide was amazing! Really knew about the history of the Bayou and Swamp! My favorite part was holding the baby alligator!
Swap Tour - Fun Morning Activity
Nikki E,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The pickup option at our hotel was so convenient, our driver was funny and a safe driver. The ride to the tour loading is over the bridge and took about 25 minutes. There is a restroom and a gift shop (cold drinks/snacks) before you load up. We sat in the front (prime spot)! No bugs, nice breeze, great wildlife sightings!!
Excellent!!! Captain...
Tiffany G,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent!!! Captain Jason was amazing and it was a very informative trip! I would definitely recommend it to others.
This was one fantastic Social studies & Science lesson.
Eboni S,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The shuttle bus driver picked us up in the window period. It was nice and cool on the bus. She was very nice & knowledgeable. She made the ride to the swamp very interesting. You could tell she's a New Orleans native. Captain Ernie was the Best!! He was knowledgeable, informative, & funny. He gave us so much history about the swamp area, people, and the past storms. He told us plenty of facts about the alligators and the swamps vegetation.
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