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15 Best New Orleans Swamp & Airboat Tours

The swamp trips: gators, Spanish moss and airboats that move like the engine has a grudge, half an hour out where the bayou takes over. Smaller boats slip into channels the big ones cannot.

2.New Orleans Airboat Ride

Discover the thrill of a swamp airboat ride near New Orleans, spotting alligators and wildlife, with expert guides and scenic views—an authentic bayou adventure.

★ 4.5

“Captain Ronnie was awesome and lots of fun. Got to see seven or eight alligators. Great day for an air boat tour.”

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3.Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Discover the perfect blend of history and nature with this full-day swamp boat and plantation tour from New Orleans, ideal for wildlife lovers and history buffs alike.

★ 5.0

“It was as very good we recomrnend it. The guid was very intrersting. But we waited a vrery long time to the swomp tour.”

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

Experience Louisiana’s wetlands on a small, intimate swamp tour from Slidell, spotting alligators, wildlife, and learning about Cajun culture in just 2 hours.

★ 5.0

“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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6.New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

Discover the natural beauty and cultural highlights of Louisiana’s swamps on this 1-hour 40-minute guided boat tour; perfect for wildlife lovers and history buffs alike.

★ 5.0

“We really enjoyed this excursion! Captain Ernie, who is a 10th generation resident of the area, was very knowledgeable and real. He even found a gator for us to see, even though he should have been hibernating. It’s a beautiful area and I would definitely…”

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7.Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Experience the thrill of an airboat swamp tour near New Orleans, spotting alligators and wildlife with expert guides, plus convenient hotel transport.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing tour of the bayou which included seeing beautiful scenery and animals. We even got to see alligators despite the cold conditions at our time of visit. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly.”

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

Experience Louisiana’s stunning swamplands on a small-group airboat tour with hotel pickup, wildlife viewing, and expert guides. Perfect for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“5 + Stars. Book it now. Everyone working there is welcoming and accommodating. Though our guide BeBop stole the show. He invited us into his world, told unforgettable stories, we saw an alligator, very knowledgeable, debunked popular myths about the swamp and alligators. We appreciated…”

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

Discover Louisiana's wildlife and Cajun culture on a Manchac Bayou Swamp Cruise with optional pickup from New Orleans. Family-friendly, wildlife-rich, and full of local lore.

★ 4.7

“Brilliant fun on an uncharacteristically cold November morning. The pick up from Rick was bang on time and he kept us entertained with some interesting info about the area on the way. When we got to the bayou, the staff lowered our expectations about seeing…”

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11.New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour with Transportation

Discover Louisiana’s wildlife on a 4-hour swamp tour with boat rides, expert guides, and scenic bayou views. Perfect for nature lovers and families.

★ 4.5

“Outstanding pontoon boat trip. Guide was informative and the music was good. Very relaxing and lots of wildlife.”

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12.Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Discover Louisiana’s cypress swamps, creole plantations, and Southern charm with this full-day tour. Includes airboat ride, guided tours, and gourmet lunch.

★ 4.5

“This was Educational & Funn!!! I tip my hat to ALL the tour guides, were knowledgeable and engaging people. And you can tell these people are actually from right here. The Airboat tour was surprisingly more fun then I assumed it would be. The Plantation…”

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13.New Orleans: Bayou Swamp Tour and Oak Alley Plantation Tour

Explore Louisiana’s bayous and historic Oak Alley Plantation on this guided day trip from New Orleans, combining wildlife, culture, and history for an authentic experience.

★ 4.7

“That was very good two tours and I love them both. Even if the weather was not perfect in the plantation, we did everything and I really enjoyed it, Bayou Swamp tour is must to do in Louisiana”

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14.New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

Discover the wildlife, history, and scenery of Louisiana's swamps on this 2-hour boat tour with hotel pickup, guided by passionate locals for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“OMG loved this tour. The guide was awesome and we all enjoyed his stories and the information he gave l us about the swamp, and wildlife. We would highly recommend the tour company. I would definitely book with them again.”

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15.Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Explore Louisiana’s bayous on a small-group kayak tour near New Orleans. Experience wildlife, cypress forests, and wetlands on a 2.5-hour adventure with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This was excellent experience! Our tour guide Ali was fun to be around and very knowledgeable about the area.”

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More New Orleans Swamp & Airboat Tours

5.0New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$89.00 4.7New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp Combo Tour8.5 hours$160 4.9New Orleans: High Speed 9 Passenger Airboat Tour100 minutes - 4 hours$89 4.8From Lafitte: Swamp Tours South of New Orleans by Airboat105 minutes - 4 hours$59 4.5Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)$32.00 5.0Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour$34.00 4.5Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans8 hours (approx.)$160.00 5.0New Orleans Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)$89.00 4.7New Orleans: Guided Swamp Cruise by Tour Boat100 minutes - 4 hours$35 5.0Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans4 hours (approx.)$130.00 5.0Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide2 to 3 hours (approx.)$93.00 4.8New Orleans: Bayou Tour in Jean Lafitte National Park1.5 hours$32 4.5Airboat Ride with Transportation from New Orleans3 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$90.00 4.7New Orleans: Swamp Boat Ride & Oak Alley Plantation Tour7.5 hours$131 4.5Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans8 hours (approx.)$130.00 5.0Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans$64.00 4.5New Orleans: Swamp Tour on Covered Pontoon Boat90 minutes - 3 hours$35 5.0Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$179.00 5.0Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans8 hours (approx.)$152.00 5.0New Orleans City/Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$110.00 4.6New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Cruise Day Trip8.5 hours$125 5.0New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)$65.00 4.5Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans8 hours (approx.)$185.00 4.8New Orleans: Swamp Zipline Tour1.5 hours$89