New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour
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.
What's Included
- Narrated boat cruise
- Only if transportation option is selected.
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- 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.
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Barataria Preserve (pass by)
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (pass by)
Adventures of Jean Lafitte
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour?
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Activity code: C-3780SWAMP
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Broadway customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
- Narrated boat cruise.
- Only if transportation option is selected.
- Local taxes.
- Local guide.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Narrated boat cruise
- Only if transportation option is selected.
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- 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.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
