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New Orleans Swamp & City Tour by Louisiana Tour Company - New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp & City Tour by Louisiana Tour Company

New Orleanseasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

7–8 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated on mini-bus and airboat with minimal walking

Overview

Combine a deep dive into New Orleans’ unique history with a thrilling airboat ride into Louisiana’s swamp wilderness on this comprehensive day tour.

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 Hour City/Cemetery Tour + Large Airboat Swamp Tour

We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 7.5 hours w drive

Airboat
Boat Tour
Bus Tour
City Tour
History Tour
Transportation

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About This Adventure

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Duration

About 7.5 hours

About

If you are interested in experiencing all that New Orleans has to offer, the City/Katrina Tour and Swamp Large Airboat Tour is the perfect combination tour. Spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus to get an overview of New Orleans. As part of this tour, you will get to the view an area damaged when the Hurricane Katrina broke the levee and swept the residents and their homes away. Next, see the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps, and see the swamp come to life with birds, snakes, turtles, fur animals, and of course Gators. The small airboat will venture into places that no other boats dare to go. This tour includes hotel pick-up and ground transportation.

More Info

Part I: City Tour/Katrina Tour

Your ground transportation will arrive starting at 9:30am at the curbside of your hotel. We use our sister company, “Alert Transportation” for the ground transportation service. The driver will go hotel to hotel to pick up our guests. Please allow us up to 30 minutes for the pick up process. The city tour will begin as soon as everyone is aboard and there will be a 20 minute break in the middle of the tour for snacks and restroom. . You will spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. Experience the history and culture of the Creoles with your licensed tour guide. No trip to New Orleans would be complete without seeing the highlights of our city and the some of the areas affected by Katrina’s flood waters. Your tour will end by about 1:00 pm, when you will be transferred to our swamp tour vehicle. The driver will take you to the swamp tour dock, where you will arrive by 1:45pm. There is a snack and souvenir shop with candy, chips, microwave sandwiches, muffins and drinks. There is no time for a sit down lunch.

Part II: Large Airboat Swamp Tour (16 passengers)

On this tour, you will experience the best of both: an educational swamp tour and an exhilarating boat ride. You will travel at high speeds in the airboat then slow down and stop for pictures. Your Captain will give you a tour of a life time explaining the culture, animals, and the swamps. You may even experience a close encounter with some of the local swamp life. You will return to you hotel around 5:00pm.

*The order of the combination tours may change based upon availability and weather.

What to bring

Don't forget a camera!

Adventure Tips

Bring Water and Sun Protection

Louisiana’s sun can be intense, especially during the swamp tour portion—pack sunscreen and a hat.

Wear Comfortable Clothing

Lightweight, breathable fabrics are best for both city and swamp segments of the tour.

Camera Ready for Wildlife

Have your camera or smartphone handy for close-up shots of alligators, birds, and swamp landscapes.

Prepare for a Long Day

The full experience runs about 7.5 hours with no full lunch break, so bring snacks and stay fueled.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • American Alligator
  • Great Blue Heron

History

New Orleans’ cemeteries reveal the city’s French and Spanish colonial past, while the swamps have sustained Cajun communities for centuries.

Conservation

The tour emphasizes responsible wildlife viewing and supports local preservation efforts to protect these sensitive wetland ecosystems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Sun Hat

Essential

Protects your face and eyes during swamp airboat rides under open skies.

summer specific

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Ideal for short walks between tour stops and boarding vehicles.

Lightweight Rain Jacket

Helpful during spring showers to stay dry without overheating.

spring specific

Camera or Smartphone

Essential

Capture cityscapes, wildlife, and swamp panoramas.