Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Boat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Highlights

  • Safely search for alligators under the guide’s supervision 

  • Stay dry in rainy weather with a covered boat 

  • Convenient round-trip transportation from the French Quarter included 

  • Choose from multiple departure times to fit your schedule

Summary

Your tour starts with pickup in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Relax on the bus ride out to the bayous, leaving the navigation and driving to someone else. Once you reach the area, board a covered boat with your guide, and take to the swampy waters. Listen as your guide informs you about the area’s history and ecology, and get the opportunity to spot alligators and other wildlife native to the bayous.  Some wildlife are more easily spotted during the warmer months of the year. Learn about the local culture, such as the origin of gumbo, and how the area’s residents work hard to guarantee the survival of the wetlands. Snap pictures of the swamps to take home, and gain a better understanding of this beautiful, often-misunderstood area. Your tour ends with a drive back to the French Quarter.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Explore Louisiana’s beautiful and mysterious bayous on this covered boat tour departing from New Orleans. You’ll visit secluded Mississippi River swamps—keep an eye out for alligators and other wildlife—with a guide who’s familiar with the area and its Cajun culture. Included round-trip transportation from the French Quarter saves you time and money.

What’s included?

  • Narrated boat cruise

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Local guide

  • Local taxes

  • Entry/Admission - Lafitte

  • Gratuities

  • Snacks and refreshments available for purchase on boat

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Gray Line

About operator:

History with a Twist! Stroll the streets of old New Orleans, slipping into well known and not so well known bars and restaurants that made famous their signature cocktail. Enter unique establishments that you might not see in your daily travels and hear their tales. The Original CRAFT Cocktail Tour by Gray Line New Orleans. Touring the city since 1924. Visit us for your New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour, Swamp and Bayou (or airboats), Plantations, and Ghost and Spirits.

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