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The 15 Best Swamp & Bayou Tours from New Orleans

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New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation - Honey Island Swamp on a small 22-passenger boat

1.New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,399 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Ride to Honey Island Swamp from the French Quarter on a small 22-passenger boat, learn Cajun culture, and spot wildlife.

“Cornell, our driver to the swamp, was engaging and warm and made the transport portion a delight. Our boat guide, Billy was knowledgeable and authentic, exactly the sort of person you would hope for. The swamp tour was fascinating, both beautiful and serene, with gators, cranes and playful raccoons.”

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Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans - Oak Alley Plantation with a photo plan and a long oak-lined walk

New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour - The small boat setup that makes wildlife spotting easier

3.New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,824 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Drive to Slidell for a 2-hour Honey Island Swamp boat tour, Cajun stories, and close wildlife spotting from a small flat-bottom boat.

“We had a wonderful experience. Randy, our tour guide was great! He is knowledgeable, funny and really interacts with the group. We saw a ton of gators and other wildlife. Highly recommend!”

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New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure - Marrero to the Barataria Preserve: The Route You’re Really Riding

4.New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,855 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $35

A roofed boat cruise through Louisiana’s Barataria wetlands, with live narration and classic bayou stops for wildlife and culture.

“Great guides lots of stories fun day. The kids, and I, loved holding the baby gator. What can I say but loved it”

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Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans - Your Hotel Pickup from New Orleans, and the One Rule That Matters

5.Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,832 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $90

A half-day airboat romp from New Orleans to the Barataria Preserve, with hotel pickup, wildlife spotting, and photo stops.

“Are small airboat captain was very safe, knowledgeable, and made sure if we had questions he had the answers. Not only was it very enjoyable but I learned a lot also. The mama in the store was so delightful and knowledgeable I almost wish I could have took her home.”

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Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup

Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup - The airboat ride itself: 1 hour 40 minutes of fast bursts and calm searching

6.Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,621 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Small-group airboat swamp tour from downtown New Orleans with hotel pickup, wildlife spotting, and fast rides plus calm cruising.

“Getting picked up at my hotel made it easy to get there. Ian was an extremely knowledgeable guide; explained the biology of the swamp, the gators & the cypress trees. Took us to various locations & kept us out for entire time despite the rain. It poured on & off the whole time but it didn't stop the fun. Bring a change of clothes including shoes just in case. They do sell ponchos at gift shop but even those who had them got soaked. Met the 2nd generation owner whose Dad started business & now is run by his 2 sons. Friendly, well organized. I would 100% do it again,…”

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New Orleans Manchac Bayou Swamp Cruise W/ Optional Pick-Up

New Orleans Manchac Bayou Swamp Cruise W/ Optional Pick-Up - What to bring, what to wear, and the rules that keep it family-friendly

Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou

Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou - Pontoon boat basics: what “safe and fun” looks like on the water

8.Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,452 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Guided pontoon boat through Lafitte cypress swamps with hotel pickup, alligator sightings, and live guide commentary for 90 minutes.

“Great experience with the family! Our kids loved watching the alligators swim up to the boat to eat. Captain was able to get a few of them to rise up out of the water to get food on the end of a stick. Slowly gliding through the swamp was very peaceful and beautiful.”

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New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour - The Barataria Preserve Cruise: What You Actually Experience on the Water

9.New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,307 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

Pontoon boat through Barataria Preserve with alligators and Cajun stories. French Quarter pickup options, about 2-hour cruise, $35 value.

“Boat operator was funny and engaging. We got to see ~3 different groups of alligators. Saw some native birds, turtle, and fish. It was an excellent tour overall and the bus terminal was easy to find.”

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New Orleans: Bayou Swamp Tour and Oak Alley Plantation Tour

New Orleans: Bayou Swamp Tour and Oak Alley Plantation Tour - Cajun Pride Swamp Tours in Manchac Swamp: what the boat ride feels like

10.Bayou Swamp Tour and Oak Alley Plantation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,147 reviews · 7h 30m · from $125

New Orleans day trip to Manchac Swamp by covered flatboat, then guided Oak Alley Plantation with live oaks, history, and wildlife viewing.

“Combined swamp tour and oak alley plantation with pick up. Great day out. Byron was a lovely driver and guide who included a quick tour of central New Orleans. Swamp tour was informative and fun. Oak alley plantation was a real inspire into how the plantation owners and the enslaved people lived.”

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New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation - How the full timing works, pickup to return

11.New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,008 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

New Orleans swamp tour with hotel pickup, comfy covered boat, narrated sights, and big wildlife chances in Barataria Preserve.

“We had beautiful weather but bring something warm for when you are on the water. We really loved this trip, captain Bobby was great and very informative. It was super chilled and just what we needed. We got to hold gorgeous Al which was a super bonus - thanks all, well worth the money.”

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Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour - Your first strokes: tandem kayaks and the included paddle lesson

12.Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 973 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Kayak the Manchac and Maurepas swamps on a small-group tour from New Orleans, with gear, a paddle lesson, and wildlife spotting.

“It was a fantastic trip in the swamp kayaking. Our guide Nick taught us a lot about swamp creatures, especially owls. We were lucky to see a baby crocodile. A very unforgettable experience.”

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New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour

New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour - Maurepas Swamp From Above, for $89: The Point of the Ride

13.New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Zip NOLA zips 5 lines over Maurepas Swamp plus suspension bridges, guided and beginner-friendly, from Frenier, $89.

“Guides are kind, encouraging, and engaging. The experience is far outside my comfort zone, but the guides help you through it and it is really a fun experience. Would 100%do it again.”

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New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp Combo Tour

New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp Combo Tour - Hotel pickup, bus ride, and why timing really matters

From Lafitte: Swamp Tours South of New Orleans by Airboat

From Lafitte: Swamp Tours South of New Orleans by Airboat - Before you board: what an open airboat really means

15.From Lafitte: Swamp Tours South of New Orleans by Airboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 792 reviews · 105 minutes - 4 hours · from $59

Airboat tours south of New Orleans glide over Louisiana wetlands, slip into tiny canals, and you may spot albino alligators Sugar and Flour.

“This tour company has very friendly and fun personalities. The tour was an adventure itself as the boat broke down and we had to wait for another. Our guide, Manuel, was amazing in this situation and took advantage to throw a bunch of fun and interesting information at us. Manuel was also a lovely, friendly, and fun tour guide to have. He allowed us to enjoy ourselves, have fun, and see some gators! Best tour guide ever had!”

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