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Airboat Swamp & City Tour by Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours - New Orleans

Airboat Swamp & City Tour by Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours

New Orleanseasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required beyond boarding boats

Overview

Dive into a private 5-hour tour with Michaela's that blends New Orleans’ iconic neighborhoods and a thrilling airboat ride through Louisiana’s pristine swamps. Witness wildlife, historic streets, and untamed wetlands in one seamless adventure.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Airboat Swamp & City Tour

$600 + $135pp • All Ages • Private Transportation Provided!

Airboat
Boat Tour
City Tour
Exotic Car
History Tour
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About This Adventure

Tour the most interesting neighborhoods in New Orleans on your way out to the exotic Bayous

Rates

  • Private tour for up to 4 (all ages): $600 + $135 Per Person

Prices above are base prices for the tours, prices will vary depending on the number of people in your party.

Duration

5 hours

About

Enjoy the history and culture as you drive through some of the most interesting and beautiful neighborhoods of New Orleans. We will then head down to the bayous where you will take a 1hour and 45 min. Airboat or Flat bottom Swamp Adventure. Please Let me know what type of boat you would like to ride on. Experience an indelible part of the state's past, present, and future, visit the mysterious and exquisite swamps throughout south Louisiana, home to one of the planet's richest and most diverse ecosystems. Perceived as beautiful and menacing, south Louisiana's ancient swamps have long captivated writers, historians, and travelers. Modern-day explorers still have an intense curiosity about the beauty found in Louisiana swamps—the untouched nature and groves of gnarled cypress trees dripping with lush Spanish moss.

Participants will have to provide car seats for passengers under 6 years old.

What's Included

  • We will pick you up from your location.

  • Private narrated driving tour of some of New Orleans most Iconic neighborhoods like the French Quarter, Garden District, Uptown, Mid City, and City Park.

  • Head out to the swamp, a 30-45 min ride outside New Orleans, for Airboat Tour.

  • 1.5-hour Airboat Tour through the Louisiana swamps.

  • Airboats accommodate 6-16 passengers so you may be joined by additional guests during your tour.

  • You will have opportunities to see alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets, herons, and ibis. We sometimes even see hawks, owls and bald eagles. It's fast! It's fun! It's the best airboat tour near you in New Orleans!

Adventure Tips

Bring insect repellent

Swamp areas can have mosquitoes, especially near water—apply repellent before boarding the boat.

Dress for variable weather

Layers are wise since you'll experience both urban streets and swamp elements during the tour.

Car seats required for young kids

Participants under 6 must bring car seats for transportation safety during the tour.

Choose your boat type in advance

Select either an airboat or flat-bottom boat to tailor your swamp experience before arrival.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • American alligator
  • Great egret

History

New Orleans’ neighborhoods reveal layers of French, Spanish, and American history, while the swamps have fed local culture and economy since colonial times.

Conservation

Tours emphasize low-impact travel and respect for the fragile swamp ecosystem to support long-term preservation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Insect repellent

Essential

Protects against mosquitoes and biting insects common in swamp environments.

spring|summer|fall specific

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

Essential

Essential for exposed boat rides and urban walking portions of the tour.

summer|spring|fall specific

Light waterproof jacket

Useful for sudden rain showers and swamp-side breezes.

spring|fall|winter specific

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Recommended for neighborhood walking and uneven waterfront docks.