Are children allowed on the airboat tour?

Yes, children of all ages may join, but passengers under 6 must bring their own car seats for transportation.

What kind of wildlife can I expect to see?

You may spot alligators, snakes, turtles, herons, egrets, ibis, and occasionally hawks, owls, or bald eagles.

Can I choose between an airboat or a flat-bottom boat?

Yes, you should specify your preferred boat type when booking your tour.

Is this tour private or shared?

The city tour portion is private, but the airboat tour may be shared with other guests depending on group size.

How should I dress for this tour?

Wear comfortable layers and bring sun protection; insect repellent is also highly recommended.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, Michaela's offers private transportation and will pick you up from your location in New Orleans.

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

New Orleans is a city where vibrant culture brushes shoulders with untamed wilderness just a short drive away. Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours invites visitors on a unique 5-hour journey that marries the urban charm of the Crescent City with the raw beauty of Louisiana’s bayous. This all-in-one tour ventures through iconic neighborhoods—French Quarter, Garden District, Uptown, Mid City, and City Park—revealing architectural gems, local lore, and the city’s resilient spirit before heading into the heart of the swamp.

A 30-45 minute drive beyond the city’s bustle brings you to the swamp, where the tour’s centerpiece unfolds: a 1.5-hour airboat or flat-bottom swamp boat ride. This fast-paced watercraft glides through one of North America’s richest ecosystems, weaving past ancient cypress groves thick with hanging Spanish moss. Alongside the thrill of skimming over shallow waters, guests encounter wildlife emblematic of Louisiana’s wetlands—alligators bask silent on logs, turtles sun themselves, and birds like egrets, herons, and ibis flit between branches. Occasionally, sharp-eyed adventurers spot hawks, owls, or even bald eagles.

Michaela’s Private New Orleans Tours stands out for its intimate, narrated city drive paired seamlessly with a dynamic nature experience. By blending culture and ecology, it offers visitors a layered understanding of this region’s complexity—from its historic streets to its ancient bayous. The tours accommodate small groups, making for a personal encounter with both New Orleans’ spirit and Louisiana’s wild heart. For anyone wanting a fast-paced, immersive day trip that captures the city’s broad spectrum, this private tour hits every mark with style and depth.

About Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours

Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours provides private, guided experiences throughout New Orleans, Louisiana. The company offers a range of private driving, walking, and airboat tours that showcase the French Quarter, Garden District, bayous, and antebellum plantations. Signature offerings include the History of New Orleans Tour, a four-hour private driving tour of the French Quarter and Garden District that includes stops such as Café Du Monde and walks among ancient oak trees; the French Quarter Walking Tour, a two-hour guided walk through the neighborhood's architecture and culture; and multiple plantation options including Evergreen Plantation tours with access to 37 historic buildings and 22 slave cabins.

Tours are presented as private experiences suitable for individuals, families, and groups seeking focused storytelling and local context. The Evergreen Self Drive Plantation Tour and the Evergreen Plantation Tour each highlight the intact plantation complex and provide extended time on site, while combined itineraries such as the City, Swamp, & Plantation Tour add an airboat swamp component together with city highlights and plantation history. Additional options include the Destrahan Plantation & City Tour and airboat-focused swamp excursions.

All tour descriptions emphasize place-based history, architecture, and cultural context. Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours operates from New Orleans and designs each itinerary as a private, guided experience tailored to the chosen trip length. Prospective visitors can choose between two-hour and four-hour formats depending on the selected tour.

Reservations are arranged directly with Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours to confirm private bookings, schedules, and tour selections and availability locally.