New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Honey Island Swamp's rich biodiversity
- Spot alligators, wild boar, and diverse bird species
- Experience a boat-accessible Cajun village
- Learn about Cajun culture from local guides
- Enjoy round-trip transportation from New Orleans
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from New Orleans
- 2-hour guided boat tour of Honey Island Swamp
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Children under 2 years old can join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
- The tour is conducted in English; non-English speakers may need to arrange for a translator.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for a boat ride.
- Bring a camera to capture wildlife sightings and scenic views.
- Consider bringing insect repellent to ensure a comfortable experience.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- PLEASE NOTE: tour ONLY picks up from the location listed. Pick ups from any other location cannot be accommodated.
Traveler reviews
Swamp trip
Comfortable 45 minute journey to and from the swamp with a friendly and informative driver Justina. Many animals viewed with a very knowledgeable boat skipper 'Lane'. A worthwhile and fun tour.
Variety of fauna
You get to see several types of animals and beautiful scenery. Worth the trip. Knowledgeable guides that are very familiar with the swamp and the fauna therein.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10 stars if I could!
Our group of 8 had an absolute blast on this swamp tour! Captain Tony was fantastic—funny, entertaining, and incredibly informative about all things Louisiana, gators, and swamp life. And that Louisiana accent? Well…that just made the tour even better. 😉 I was definitely surprised by how FAST that boat could move, but with the Louisiana heat and humidity, that breeze felt AMAZING! We saw lots of gators, although Elvis—the big guy we were hoping to see—apparently decided he wasn’t accepting visitors that day. We did find his lady, though! And the raccoons were such an unexpected bonus. SO cute and definitely one of my favorite surprises of the tour. We laughed, learned a ton, saw plenty of wildlife, and had such a great time. We would absolutely do this again—and would happily ride with Captain Tony again too! 10/10…or 10 stars if they’d let me! 🐊🚤
Great swamp tour
The tour was a great experience with a lot of sightings thanks to our knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend as pickup was easy and we were out on the swamp dos a couple of hours.
Swamp tour review
Great tour guide, plenty of good info, funny capt Marc