NEW ORLEANS · LOUISIANA
42 Tours Reviewed
Two stops, one hard-to-forget lesson. This New Orleans day trip pairs Whitney Plantation with a guided pontoon swamp ride, with round-trip hotel transportation. You’ll also get a self-guided audio experience at Whitney, so you control the pace while the stories…
Step beyond the French Quarter in one afternoon. This 3-hour New Orleans driving tour covers historic neighborhoods and landmarks outside the usual circuit, with photo breaks and a cemetery stop that adds a little spine-tingle to your day. You’ll roll…
The bayou turns out louder and wilder than you expect. This 6-passenger premium airboat tour takes you through shallow waters that normal boats can’t reach, on 100% private property with a local captain who explains what you’re seeing as you…
A Bayou party beats the usual swamp tour. This BYOB tiki boat experience mixes a scenic cruise with real wildlife viewing around Bayou Bienvenue/Bayou Sauvage, plus party lights and a Bluetooth sound system so the vibe stays fun. The best…
That first paddle into the swamp is pure calm. This extended Manchac Swamp kayak outing is interesting because it mixes real time on the water with guide-led wildlife spotting in the Maurepas area just outside New Orleans. I like that…
Bayou air and engine roar. Then the quiet work of spotting animals. This New Orleans airboat swamp tour runs from a private-property launch about 30 minutes from town, with a small group and local guide commentary that helps you read…
A bayou boat ride is one of New Orleans’ most relaxing detours. You get a shaded pontoons cruise, native-guided narration, and a real chance to spot swamp creatures in about 90 minutes. It’s a simple plan that feels local, not…
Two worlds in one day: plantation and bayou. This combo tour starts with curbside hotel pickup at 8:15 and heads down oak-lined River Road to the 1787 Destrehan Plantation, where a guide brings the restored home and the slave quarter…
Airboats in the bayou feel unreal. This 16-passenger ride takes you off the beaten path on private property about 30 minutes from New Orleans, with a guide who keeps the trip practical and fun. I love the way the boat…
The bayou starts before you even leave town. This ultimate swamp tour from New Orleans gets you to the wetlands fast, then keeps things fun with a custom-built swamp boat and entertaining Cajun storytelling. You’ll ride through protected areas of…
The swamp has a way of grabbing your attention. This Honey Island Swamp and Bayou boat trip pairs an open-air boat ride with live commentary, so you’re not just watching—you’re learning what makes this place tick, plus how to spot…
Two worlds: plantation and swamp, in one long day. I love the round-trip pickup from downtown and the 3-hour Oak Alley visit that lets you actually look around. I also love the pontoon boat swamp tour and the wildlife photo…
Bayou parties beat Bourbon. On the Freaky Tiki Boat Bayou Tour near New Orleans, you trade street noise for a guided cruise through Bayou Bienvenue, with BYOB optional and a real shot at seeing alligators up close. I love the…
Two hours in a Louisiana cypress wonderland. This New Orleans Manchac swamp kayak tour is a guided way to get out of the city and onto quiet water, with chances to spot wildlife and learn why the area still feels…
The swamp runs on a different clock. This New Orleans Honey Island Swamp boat tour takes you out for two hours on calm bayou water with a wetland ecologist guiding what you see, from hanging moss to cypress trees. I…
