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Home/Destinations/New Orleans/Swamp & Airboat

Swamp & Airboat Tours

Venture into the wild Louisiana bayou: glide through moss-draped cypress swamps in search of alligators, turtles and herons. Choose a thrilling high-speed airboat ride or a gentler covered boat tour, often with transport from the city — an unforgettable taste of the wetlands that surround New Orleans.

141 tours · prices per person, book with partner

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
4.6(13,785)·1h 45min
from$38/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
New Orleans
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
4.1(8,181)·3 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
New Orleans
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
4.9(7,134)·5 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour
New Orleans
Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour
4.7(7,116)·1h 45min
from$37/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
New Orleans
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
4.8(6,726)·3 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
−15%
New Orleans
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
4.3(6,051)·2 hours
from$37$44/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Airboat Ride
New Orleans
New Orleans Airboat Ride
4.7(5,222)·2–4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour
4.8(3,545)·1h 30min
from$38/ person
via Viator
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.8(3,528)·7h 45min
from$131/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
4.9(3,315)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour
New Orleans
French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour
4.9(2,955)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
4.6(2,610)·1 hour
from$65/ person
via Viator
Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter
New Orleans
Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter
4.7(2,544)·2 hours
from$21/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure
New Orleans
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure
4.9(2,294)·1h 40min
from$35/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour
5.0(2,105)·1h 45min
from$38/ person
via Viator
Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans
Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
4.9(2,099)·4h 15min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup
New Orleans
Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup
4.9(1,773)·4h 15min
from$115/ person
via Viator
Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou
New Orleans
Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou
4.5(1,616)·1h 30min
from$31/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour
4.9(1,603)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans
New Orleans
French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans
4.9(1,389)·3 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour
−15%
New Orleans
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour
4.3(1,335)·1h 15min–4h
from$30$35/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation
New Orleans
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation
4.8(1,323)·4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans
New Orleans
Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans
4.7(1,256)·9 hours
from$279/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour
5.0(1,056)·1h 15min
from$89/ person
via Viator
Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
New Orleans
Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
4.7(892)·1h 40min
from$32/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour
4.9(789)·1h 40min
from$89/ person
via Viator
Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
4.7(748)·8 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture
New Orleans
Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture
4.9(555)·2h 45min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans
New Orleans
Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans
4.8(540)·4 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide
New Orleans
Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide
4.8(519)·2–3 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise
−15%
New Orleans
New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise
4.2(481)·6h 30min
from$75$88/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Spirits & Spells: Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Spirits & Spells: Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour
4.8(470)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans
Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
4.6(430)·1h 45min–4h
from$59/ person
via Viator
Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans
4.4(407)·8 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.8(268)·5h 30min
from$179/ person
via Viator
Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans
4.8(243)·8 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour
4.9(205)·1h 40min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans
4.6(191)·8 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Oak Alley and Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation
New Orleans
Oak Alley and Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation
4.7(122)·8 hours
from$111/ person
via Viator
Freaky Tiki Bayou Boat Tour: Near New Orleans with Bathrooms
New Orleans
Freaky Tiki Bayou Boat Tour: Near New Orleans with Bathrooms
4.8(116)·1h 45min
from$50/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour
4.7(111)·1h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.9(39)·7h 45min
from$131/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Premium Six-Passenger Airboat Adventure
New Orleans
New Orleans Premium Six-Passenger Airboat Adventure
4.9(33)·2–4 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour with Shuttle Service
New Orleans
New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour with Shuttle Service
4.8(33)·4–5 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Small Airboat and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Small Airboat and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.6(26)·7 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Self-Guided Kayak Bayou Swamp Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Self-Guided Kayak Bayou Swamp Tour
4.7(11)·1–2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour
5.0(1)·2–3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator

Swamp & Airboat in New Orleans — FAQ

What is a New Orleans swamp tour?
A swamp tour takes you by airboat or covered boat into the cypress bayous around New Orleans to spot alligators, birds and other wildlife.
What is the difference between an airboat and a boat tour?
Airboats are fast, open and exhilarating, reaching shallow areas; covered boat tours are slower and gentler, better for relaxed wildlife watching.
Can you see alligators on a New Orleans swamp tour?
Yes — alligators are commonly seen in the warmer months, along with turtles, herons and other bayou wildlife.

More things to do in New Orleans

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