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New Orleans Swamp Tours

Explore the wild beauty of New Orleans' swamps with expert guide, spot native wildlife & vegetation, and learn about the local culture.

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New Orleans Swamp Tours
Airboat with tourists on a swamp tour in New Orleans, surrounded by trees and water.
Swamp with cypress trees and Spanish moss in New Orleans during an airboat tour.
Raccoons on a tree branch during an airboat swamp tour in New Orleans.
Alligator partially submerged in water among grass during New Orleans airboat swamp tour.
Airboat tour with people exploring a swamp in New Orleans.
Airboat Swamp Tour through lush New Orleans swamp on a sunny day.
Crane bird standing in swamp during airboat tour in New Orleans.
Airboat with tourists exploring swamp in New Orleans.
Alligator in swamp during airboat tour in New Orleans.
New Orleans swamp with hanging moss and lush greenery during an airboat tour.
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1 hr 45 min
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  • Glide across 20,000 acres of lush swamp on a small airboat, led by expert captains who bring the bayou’s wildlife and history to life.

  • Spot alligators, turtles, raccoons, deer, and a variety of birds, including hawks, owls, and bald eagles, in their natural habitat.

  • Enjoy a small-group experience with only 10 passengers on board, ensuring more personal interaction with your guide.

  • Visit indoor exhibits featuring live alligators, including a rare albino alligator, for even more close-up encounters.

  • Upgrade to choose a premium small airboat for a more intimate tour or add hotel pickup and drop-off for extra convenience.

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  • Glide across 20,000 acres of lush swamp on a small airboat, led by expert captains who bring the bayou’s wildlife and history to life.

  • Spot alligators, turtles, raccoons, deer, and a variety of birds, including hawks, owls, and bald eagles, in their natural habitat.

  • Enjoy a small-group experience with only 10 passengers on board, ensuring more personal interaction with your guide.

  • Visit indoor exhibits featuring live alligators, including a rare albino alligator, for even more close-up encounters.

  • Upgrade to choose a premium small airboat for a more intimate tour or add hotel pickup and drop-off for extra convenience.

from
$89
Visitors relaxing on a porch at Oak Alley Plantation, viewing the iconic oak trees.
Visitor reading information at Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana.
Tourists on a boat during a Swamp Tour near Oak Alley Plantation, surrounded by trees and water.
Tourists on a boat watch a guide feed an alligator during a swamp tour.
Oak Alley Plantation path lined with oak trees, part of Swamp Tour & Oak Alley Plantation Tour.
Alligator in a lush Louisiana swamp during Swamp Tour & Oak Alley Plantation Tour.
Swamp tour boat with tourists on a river surrounded by lush greenery.
Raccoons by the water in a swamp, part of the Swamp Tour & Oak Alley Plantation Tour.
Man interacting with alligator by a swamp during a Swamp Tour & Oak Alley Plantation Tour.
Person holding a baby alligator during a swamp tour near Oak Alley Plantation.
Cemetery along the water during Swamp Tour & Oak Alley Plantation Tour.
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7 hr 45 min
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  • Discover Louisiana’s past with a guided tour of a historic plantation house and self-guided exploration of exhibits and gardens.

  • Cruise through Manchac Swamp on a narrated boat ride and spot wildlife like alligators, raccoons, and wild boars.

  • Learn about Cajun culture, sugar cane history, and the lives of those who lived and worked on the plantation.

  • Relax with narrated round-trip transport, making it a convenient, stress-free full-day tour from New Orleans.

  • Experience two of Louisiana’s most iconic attractions in a single, carefully organized 7.5-hour tour.

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  • Discover Louisiana’s past with a guided tour of a historic plantation house and self-guided exploration of exhibits and gardens.

  • Cruise through Manchac Swamp on a narrated boat ride and spot wildlife like alligators, raccoons, and wild boars.

  • Learn about Cajun culture, sugar cane history, and the lives of those who lived and worked on the plantation.

  • Relax with narrated round-trip transport, making it a convenient, stress-free full-day tour from New Orleans.

  • Experience two of Louisiana’s most iconic attractions in a single, carefully organized 7.5-hour tour.

from
$126
Airboat with tourists on a swamp tour in New Orleans, surrounded by trees and water.
Swamp with cypress trees and Spanish moss in New Orleans during an airboat tour.
Great Egret perched in a swamp during Large Airboat Swamp Tour.
Raccoons on a tree branch during an airboat swamp tour in New Orleans.
Airboat tour with people exploring a swamp in New Orleans.
Airboat Swamp Tour through lush New Orleans swamp on a sunny day.
Airboat with tourists exploring swamp in New Orleans.
Alligator in swamp during airboat tour in New Orleans.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
1 hr 45 min
1 more
  • Soar across 20,000 acres of scenic Louisiana swampland on a powerful airboat, exploring remote bayous lined with cypress trees and rich with local wildlife.

  • Get close-up views of alligators, turtles, snakes, and rare birds, guided by local captains who share fascinating stories and swamp secrets.

  • Feel the thrill of speed as your airboat glides across shallow marshes, alternating between high-energy bursts and relaxing moments surrounded by nature.

  • Capture stunning photographs and witness unforgettable wildlife moments, from sunbathing gators to graceful egrets soaring above the wetlands.

  • Enhance your trip with added convenience by including round-trip transportation to and from your New Orleans hotel.

More details

  • Soar across 20,000 acres of scenic Louisiana swampland on a powerful airboat, exploring remote bayous lined with cypress trees and rich with local wildlife.

  • Get close-up views of alligators, turtles, snakes, and rare birds, guided by local captains who share fascinating stories and swamp secrets.

  • Feel the thrill of speed as your airboat glides across shallow marshes, alternating between high-energy bursts and relaxing moments surrounded by nature.

  • Capture stunning photographs and witness unforgettable wildlife moments, from sunbathing gators to graceful egrets soaring above the wetlands.

  • Enhance your trip with added convenience by including round-trip transportation to and from your New Orleans hotel.

from
$59

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