New Orleans Swamp Tour: Explore Cajun Bayou Life

Embark on a thrilling New Orleans swamp tour and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Louisiana’s Cajun wildlife. Explore ancient burial mounds, Cajun cemeteries, and a vibrant fishing village while encountering majestic birds, snakes, turtles, fur animals, and gators. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Barataria Preserve - Travel along the Mississippi River to reach your destination in the swamps. 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…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Swamp boat tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling adventure with a swamp tour in New Orleans! Witness the inhabitants of the Bayou coexisting peacefully with the swampy surroundings, using the waterways as their main transportation routes. Enjoy a leisurely journey on our sheltered swamp tour boats in New Orleans, gliding past an ancient 2,000 year-old Indian burial mound, a local…

Location
9706 Barataria Blvd
Barataria Boulevard
Departure Point: Barataria Blvd, Marrero Address: 9706 Barataria Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to tour time. The boats will depart on time and cannot delay start time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Oleksandrag2026
Apr 21, 2026
Great Tour - That was a fantastic tour and a truly memorable experience. Our guide’s effort really stood out—he was engaging, informative, and brought a great sense of humor to his explanations. We learned a lot while enjoying the journey. Seeing alligators and other wildlife in the swamp made it even more special. It was a wonderful way to spend time outside the city and close to nature.
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Ryan_s
Apr 21, 2026
Swamp Tour - Our swamp tour was very nice and informative. Our tour guy was knowledgeable, kind, and funny. He kept things interesting.
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Daina_p
Apr 21, 2026
Ernie was great! Very... - Ernie was great! Very informative and educational! I would definitely recommend both Ernie and this tour.
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507constancem
Apr 20, 2026
Great fun! - The tour was great! Our guide Ernie was full of information and funny! I would highly recommend doing this tour
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Tabitha_p
Apr 20, 2026
Amazing - It was pretty cool we saw quite a few gators! learned a lot about them. Our tour guide was awesome! He made it so fun. My girlsloved it, and Fluffy is so freaking cute!!
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Amanda_c
Apr 20, 2026
All hail Capt. Ernie! - The gator tour is a must! Captian Ernie was an absolute character- he is insanely knowledgeable, charming, and overall a great time. We learned so much about the culture, community and saw a lot of gators! All the staff were so patient with us and were accommodating We went in th middle of April with the high of 66 - bring a sweater! It was cold on the water!
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Dreamer04749649839
Apr 20, 2026
Amazing! So many cute gators! - Captain Ernie was amazing. Hes educated, genuine, and a good storyteller. Im so glad we booked the experience and id recommend it to anyone. He was really so nice, the 90 minutes felt like 30. im coming back to town just for the gaters and his storytelling
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Kendra_a
Apr 20, 2026
Great experience, lots of... - Great experience, lots of fun! Bobby was a great guide! Very informative, had great stories, answered any questions and made sure we were all having fun. He knew all the hot spots to see all kinds of wildlife and helped make sure everyone got a chance to look and take photos of everything. Saw a bunch of gators up close and got to hold a baby one. Highly recommend and so well worth it!!
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Tinacn2011kw
Apr 18, 2026
Swamp tour was great. - Capt Ernie was a great guide. Very informative and gave lots of new information about the swamp I never heard before. Great time.
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Debbiecr2869mu
Apr 18, 2026
Gators and more - It was great event. Boat not crowded and attendee / guide was a pleasure
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).