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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

“Interesting and fun. Tony did a great job explaining all the plants, birds, wildlife and history of area. very fun.”

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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

“We enjoyed it very much. The guide was great. We saw a lot of alligators, a bald eagle and a couple herons. Highly recommend it”

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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

“Very Interesting and Time well spent. For those interested in antebellum history, this plantation is great. Swamp tour was very entertaining, saw gators, boar, eagles, raccoons. Tour was a good two hours and well narrated on the swamp.”

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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

“The tour was worthwhile, efficiently organized, and fun. Guide Jody was very entertaining and quite knowledgeable and safety conscious as he shared his learning, experience, and views on ecology and nature’s wonders. He was very considerate of my 2 grandsons as he included them in…”

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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

“our guide was brilliant so funny and knowledgeable and meeting Ryder the baby alligator was a brilliant idea can't thank him enough so sorry I've forgotten his name .”

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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

“Loved the pick up at our hotel and the efficiency of the origination. The guide Ernie was entertaining and educational. Loved the scenery and saw several gators and birds. Would highly recommend but nature is always unpredictable. We got lucky for this time of year…”

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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

“Great spot. Captain Dewey was great . Awesome people . Pick up was easy. Alligators were amazing . Would recommend.”

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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

“Captain Dustin was awesome! One of the greatest experiences I’ve had. I highly recommend this excursion to everyone. A true close up view of the bayou swamp!”

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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

“It’s a wonderful experience and the guide knows how to find the alligator’s and other wildlife. Highly recommended.”

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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

“We really enjoyed this tour. Giselle was our tour guide and was fantastic. She was very informative all through the tour even we while we were travelling between locations she continued to tell us about the history of New Orleans. We started the day with…”

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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

“Ali was such a great guide. Our group was mostly first timers and Ali made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident on the water. She was super knowledgeable on all of the wildlife and vegetation and was able to teach us so much about the…”

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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