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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.

1.New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

Discover Louisiana's wetlands on a 2-hour boat tour from New Orleans, with wildlife sightings, local guides, and a visit to a water-accessible Cajun village.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Great tour guide, nice bus driver, everything as advertised. Not many gators this time of year but not their fault. Had a good time”

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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

“This is a wonderful tour that I would encourage every traveler to experience! Our airboat Captain, Adam, was extremely professional, courteous and very knowledgeable about the environment and the ecosystem. The tour exceeded our expectations, a nature extravaganza -- and full of alligators, indeed!”

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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

“Both the plantation and swamp tour guides were excellent . They were all very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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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

“Very entertaining and educational tour. Enjoyed the humor of our guide, Zander! This is our second swamp tour with this company! Beautiful and very enjoyable!”

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5.New Orleans: High Speed 16 Passenger Airboat Ride

Experience the thrill of high-speed airboat rides through Louisiana’s wetlands near New Orleans, with wildlife sightings, expert guides, and stunning scenery.

★ 4.9

“Well this was an experience I didn’t realize I would love as much as I did, but wow. The airboat tour in the swamps was something I’ll never forget. The swamp is gorgeous, the alligators were abundant, and our tour guide — man I wish…”

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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

“Captain Trey provided a great experience. This tour provided a great opportunity to get out in the water. Dress warm to optimize your enjoyment.”

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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 Kenny as our guide. He was wonderful and very knowledgeable! He pointed out the many places that alligators might be due to it being their hibernation time. But he did find 2 large alligators and 1 young one who was out testing the…”

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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

“The airboat trip was so fun!! Our guide Bobby was very informative and could answer all our questions. We saw lots of animals and had a great day!”

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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

“The guide was really knowledgeable about the area and while telling the stories he was very funny and easy to have a conversation with.”

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10.Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou and Wildlife

Discover Louisiana’s wildlife with a guided boat tour through the Bayou of New Orleans. Enjoy close encounters with alligators, birds, and scenic cypress swamps.

★ 4.5

“Lots of fun with family, friends, and strangers. This is a must do. We learn something’s about the culture as well….”

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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

“The boat only makes a few stops, it doesn't go out far. Very nice tour guide, answered all questions, very knowledgeable about the swamp.”

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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

“A great way to experience NOLA in a short amount of time! The two plantation tours were so interesting and the lunch was great. The airboat ride was fun and our airboat captain was fantastic. It was nice and relaxing to have the activities and…”

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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

“We headed out in the van during a massive downpour with our guide, MJ, feeling fairly confident the weather would break before we got on the water. She was spot-on with the rain stopping just minutes before we reached the launch. Our tour was relaxing,…”

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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