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New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 4 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$29

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

Overview

Experience an unforgettable New Orleans swamp and bayou tour as you journey deep into the scenic wetlands of South Louisiana. Board a custom-built pontoon boat for a guided Louisiana swamp adventure through winding bayous, cypress swamps, and authentic Cajun fishing villages. Led by a local Cajun guide, this immersive Louisiana swamp boat tour explores the rich history, culture, and wildlife of the bayou. Cruise through the same waterways once used by legendary pirate and privateer Jean Lafitte, who secretly smuggled luxury goods through Louisiana’s hidden swamps and marshes. Along the way, spot wild Louisiana alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, turtles, snakes, and native bird species in their natural habitat. Learn how the region’s coastal wetlands support Louisiana seafood traditions and why these fragile ecosystems are vital to the future of the Gulf Coast.

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Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 4 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$29

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

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Ticket Options (2) Options Available

Option(s)

Self Drive NO Transportation

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Starting point: 5145 Fleming Park Rd, Lafitte, LA 70067, USA

Starting from

$15

Option(s)

Swamp Tour with Transportation

Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes Starting point: Gray Line New Orleans, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Starting from

$32

Ticket Information

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per traveler

What's Included

Narrated boat cruise
Local guide
Only if transportation option is selected.
Local taxes

What's not Included

Gratuities
Snacks and refreshments available for purchase on boat
Self drive tour departs from 5145 Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA 70067
Transportation not included with the self drive tour option.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels
Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the bus
Electrical wheelchairs are permitted, but special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 72 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
Unfortunately, electrical scooters are not permitted
During winter months, wildlife sighting experiences may vary.

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