Bayou and Swamp Tour

special offer banner Bayou and Swamp Tour in New Orleans (Jean Lafitte Historical Park, Barataria Preserve)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Get into the heart of South Louisiana's rich nature and history on our insightful Bayou and Swamp Tour
  • Board a custom swamp boat and explore over 20,000 acres of the mesmerizing Barataria Preserve in Jean Lafitte Historical Park
  • Witness local wildlife, including alligators, snakes, swamp rabbits, bats, and more, living in their natural habitat
  • Learn about vital preservation efforts, taste local seafood delicacies, and hear thrilling mysteries of the wetlands from your expert guide
  • Experience the wild side of South Louisiana before it sells out
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours 45 Minutes
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? The French Quarter.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and walking shoes. During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing. A hat and an umbrella is also suggested.
Restrictions Wheelchair accommodations may be available upon request at booking. This tour cannot accommodate scooters. Collapsible wheelchairs may be accommodated, but must fold up to fit behind the driver's seat. Children ages 5 and younger may attend the tour free of charge with advanced notice at the time of booking, provided that they are not occupying their own seat.

Bayou and Swamp Tour

Take in the natural beauty of South Louisiana in this New Orleans Swamp Tour that goes through part of Jean Lafitte Historical Park, a site rich with Louisiana wildlife and history. You'll catch glimpses of alligators, snakes, and other Louisiana critters that roam the wetlands while learning about the area's extensive history and culture.

Your New Orleans bayou tour begins after a quick motorcoach trek across the Mississippi River. From there, you'll board a custom flat bottom swamp boat to take you through one of Jean Lafitte Historical Park's most notable sights: the Barataria Preserve. The preserve, which spans more than 20,000 acres, offers a peek at Louisiana's famous wetlands, which are home to swamp rabbits, bats, tree frogs, water snakes, and other cool creatures, not to mention an assortment of aquatic flora and fauna.

The wildlife is just one part of this New Orleans swamp boat tour. As you progress through the preserve, your guide will reveal the history and mysteries surrounding the wetlands. Find out how coastal erosion is affecting the area and what's being done to restore this vibrant environment. Learn how the shrimp, crawfish, and other seafood and shellfish in the wetlands are used to create some of the state's most popular dishes, including crawfish etouffee, a thick stew-like dish composed of crawfish tails, rice, and roux (a butter/flour mixture).

If you want to experience South Louisiana up close, this New Orleans tour is the best way to observe the region's wildlife in its natural habitat from a new perspective. Wear light clothing, grab your camera, and remember not to feed the alligators!