The Best New Orleans Outdoor Activities (w/Prices & Reviews)

Q: I need a ride! Which New Orleans Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Orleans Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Half Day Private Swamp Experience in Louisiana Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans Private Airboat Ride and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans Mardi Gras Mambo Tours: Sip, Savor SecondLine Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Orleans?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New Orleans are: New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours New Orleans Luxury & Special Occasions New Orleans Luxury Tours New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing New Orleans Historical & Heritage Tours View all tour styles in New Orleans →

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New Orleans Outdoor Activities with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

Anne_M, Sep 2026

Family trip

We enjoyed this experience learning about the swamp and gators. Would recommend especially for kids. We got to hold a baby alligator.

Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

Jennifer_Y, Sep 2026

Down on the Bayou

Our boat tour was excellent. Our captain Jason was very knowledgeable and fun. You can tell he loves his job and wildlife.

Samantha_S, Sep 2026

Captain Jason was very...

Captain Jason was very knowledgeable. Great experience to see alligators up close. If there’s one experience you do, I’d recommend this swamp tour.

Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou

Steven_J, Sep 2026

Sink your teeth in and go!

Absolutely great, our guide was informative and entertaining. Showed us some interesting sights including alligators, raccoons and we even saw a bald eagle. We were on covered pontoon boat, which was nice because we were out of the sun. Highly recommended!

Thomas_K, Sep 2026

Great Experience!

Super fun, safe for all ages. There were no bugs. The alligators come right up to the boat! But I think Captain Bobby has them on the payroll. Very interesting stories about the history of the area

Jack_B, Sep 2026

Awesome Bayou Tour

Really cool bayou tour. We saw dozens of alligators in the wild and our tour guide was able to coax them up to the side of the boat so we could get great pictures and video. We took a similar tour in Florida, but we did not see nearly as many alligators as on this tour. I liked that we were on a slow moving quiet boat rather than one of the very loud fan boats. I think this helped us see more wildlife, as they weren't scared away by the noise. We had a wonderful time, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the bayou and all of the animals that we saw. Great trip!

New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour

kathleenmK3220FM, Sep 2026

Loved it

Captain Duane keep entertained up with history and music. We seenalot of wildlife and gators. We did a swamp tour in Florida and this tour beat it hands down. Well worth it.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

H9566EEkatied, Sep 2026

Fun time on the Bayou

What a fun time on the Bayou! Lots of alligators plus some cute Raccoons. Great information on the history of the area. Highly recommended to spend a day on the water.

shannonsI5474YD, Sep 2026

Best swamp tour

Second time on this tour and still highly recommend. Great experience.

C4984IIchristineh, Aug 2026

Great swamp experience ❤️

Fabulous experience seeing our first American alligators in the wild! Plus raccoons!

Audubon Zoo Ticket

Discover59087671416, Aug 2026

Fun, Educational, and Worth Bundling!

It was honestly a pretty big zoo, and they had lots of animals to show off! I did the bundle ticket that included the aquarium and the insectarium as well, however I am not from NOLA, so be aware that the zoo is in a different part of town, but the other two are in the same building. Make sure to make time for that since both places close at 5! You can definitely take your time, and even as a solo traveler I had a lot of fun reading and looking at the exhibits. It was definitely worth bundling them all together to save money. Staff were friendly and helpful with directions, and the gift shops were cute too! Make sure to bring a fan if it is hot though.

P8823UOamandab, Aug 2026

Great too lots of animals to view

Was a lot of animals and worth the money a bit pricey but worth it. It’s good as a family or solo or a couple. It is veryhot during the summer so bring plenty of water and maybe a fan definitely bring or rent a stroller or wagon for younger kids it’s a lot of walking. only downside is most of the animals aren’t always there.

298britneyd, Sep 2026

10/10 would recommend

Had a wonderful time with the gaters. Thank you Captain Ernie for giving an NYC girl a new perspective on these misunderstood creatures. I miss Wiggles already. I would definitely come back to the bayou!!

Stacy_B, Sep 2026

This was our favorite...

This was our favorite activity while in NOLA. Great tour guide, easy trip from city. Saw lots of gators!

Katrina_P, Sep 2026

This experience was very...

This experience was very interesting and exciting and also educational. It was also relaxing as well. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Shawnee_K, Sep 2026

Book this tour!!!

Captain Brent is the best! Super knowledgeable about everything! Very friendly and funny too. Gave us a great tour around a gorgeous swamp which we were able to see a bunch of gators and lots of other wildlife.

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