Ride fast airboats or a calm swamp boat through Louisiana’s wild wetlands with HEY, Tour Lady!. This New Orleans-based outfitter offers thrilling and immersive two-hour journeys into moss-covered cypress groves and vibrant wildlife habitats.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No advanced fitness required, suitable for most ages and activity levels.
Wildlife
History
The swamp has long been home to Cajun communities, where knowledge of the wetlands shaped cultural traditions.
Conservation
HEY, Tour Lady! participates in sustainable boating practices to minimize disruption to fragile swamp ecosystems.
HEY, Tour Lady!
Ride fast airboats or a calm swamp boat through Louisiana’s wild wetlands with HEY, Tour Lady!. This New Orleans-based outfitter offers thrilling and immersive two-hour journeys into moss-covered cypress groves and vibrant wildlife habitats.
HEY, Tour Lady! is a New Orleans-based tour operator specializing in guided experiences that explore the city's history, culture, and folklore. The company offers a diverse range of public and private tours including river cruises, city tours, cemetery walks, plantation visits, swamp airboat trips, and themed experiences such as true crime, voodoo history, and ghost walks. Tours are led by licensed guides, local historians, and knowledgeable storytellers who provide factual narration, verified historical context, and local insight. Offerings include the Creole Queen Tricentennial River Cruise with daytime and nighttime options, guided Garden District walking tours, daytime and night cemetery tours, swamp boat and airboat combinations, and the Original French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Ghost Tour.
Bookings accommodate small groups and combination itineraries that pair plantations like Oak Alley or Laura with swamp excursions or airboat rides. The Voodoo History Tour is led by licensed guides and focuses on separating myth from documented history. The Haunted Pub Crawl and several ghost tours are intended for adults; the New Orleans True Crime Tour is recommended for ages 13 and up. Additional experiences feature the Steamboat Natchez, night bus cemetery tours, and multiple plantation tour options.
HEY, Tour Lady! operates from New Orleans, Louisiana, and emphasizes historically grounded storytelling, licensed guiding, and a variety of tour formats to suit different interests and accessibility needs. Reservations and specific age or accessibility policies are available through the tour provider or booking platform. Customer questions receive prompt answers directly from the booking provider and tour staff.
Tours Offered
17
Public and private tour options.
Location
New Orleans, LA
Operates from the city center.
Licensed Guides
Local historians
Guided by local historians.
Age Policy
13+ / Adults-only options
Some tours restrict by age.
Book Creole Queen cruises, Garden District walks, plantation and swamp combinations, and ghost tours — check availability for popular dates.
Wear Ear Protection for Airboat Tours
Airboats are loud; use provided ear protection to prevent hearing discomfort during the ride.
Avoid Tours if Pregnant or Heart Conditions
For safety, pregnant women and those with heart problems should not participate in airboat rides.
Bring a Waterproof Camera or Case
Wet conditions and spray from the swamp boats make water protection essential for your gear.
Dress in Lightweight, Quick-Dry Clothes
The Louisiana swamp can be humid; breathable clothing helps keep you comfortable throughout the tour.
Ear Protection
Protects your hearing during the loud airboat rides.
Insect Repellent
Keeps mosquitoes and gnats at bay in warm months.
spring|summer|fall
Waterproof Camera or Case
Safeguards your gear from water spray and humidity.
Lightweight, Quick-Dry Clothing
Helps maintain comfort in humid swamp conditions.
spring|summer|fall