About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
What is included
- Professional guide
- Swamp boat tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from downtown New Orleans hotels only)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- **You must be out front of your location at the beginning of the pickup window or the bus will be forced to leave.** For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation. 8:00 AM pickup will be sometime between 8:00 AM and about 8:30 AM. 10:20 AM pickup will be sometime between 10:20 AM and about 10:50 AM. 12:30 PM pickup will be sometime between 12:30 PM and about 1:00 PM. 3:00 PM pickup (seasonal) will be sometime between 3:00 PM and about 3:30 PM.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Louisiana Tour company
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Folding wheelchairs (up to 28 inches in width) are allowed, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the boat/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.
Available tour options
- Hotel pickup begins at 10:20: Hotel pickup is between 10:20am-10:50am Pickup included
- Hotel pickup begins at 8:00: Hotel pickup is between 8:00am-8:30am Pickup included
- Hotel pickup begins at 3:00: Hotel pickup is between 3:00pm-3:30pm Pickup included
- Hotel pickup begins at 12:30: Hotel pickup is between 12:30pm-1pm Pickup included
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