Venture just outside New Orleans to Marrero for a 1 hour 40-minute narrated swamp boat tour with Louisiana Tour Company, where comfort meets wildlife in the heart of Louisiana’s wetlands.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour 40 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, including families with children and older adults
Wildlife
History
The Barataria Preserve area, part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, reflects centuries of Native American habitation and Louisiana’s early fishing and trapping culture.
Conservation
Louisiana Tour Company follows environmentally conscious boating practices to limit disruption and promote wetland preservation.
Louisiana Tour Company
Venture just outside New Orleans to Marrero for a 1 hour 40-minute narrated swamp boat tour with Louisiana Tour Company, where comfort meets wildlife in the heart of Louisiana’s wetlands.
Louisiana Tour Company, based in Marrero, Louisiana, operates guided swamp and walking tours that showcase the region’s wildlife, history, and plantation heritage. The company offers a range of experiences including airboat swamp tours (small and large, pickup and drive-out), a narrated tourboat swamp trip with hotel pickup, a combined Afternoon Small Airboat Swamp Tour + Oak Alley Plantation, and 2-hour Haunted Ghost Tours in New Orleans. Airboat options include nine-passenger small boats powered by a Chevy engine that reach speeds up to 35 mph and larger airboats with stadium-style seating for up to 16 passengers. Tour formats include pickup from hotels near New Orleans and drive-out departures from Marrero, providing flexible access for visitors. Swamp tours emphasize close wildlife viewing—alligators and native birds—through areas inaccessible to traditional boats, while the Oak Alley portion includes a guided house tour plus time for self-guided exploration of the grounds. The narrated tourboat option features local captains who provide regional context and natural history on a comfortable, well-equipped boat roughly 35 minutes from New Orleans. Haunted Ghost Tours are led by Master Storytellers in small groups, focusing on historic and chilling narratives in the French Quarter. Louisiana Tour Company presents unscripted, locally led experiences that combine excitement, education, and cultural context, with options suitable for different group sizes and preferences.
Pickup and drive-out options accommodate varied schedules, and the tours encourage photography and close-up wildlife observation in shallow water habitats. Reservations are available for groups and individual travelers seeking authentic regional experiences today.
Tours Offered
7
Varied swamp and walking tours.
Trip Length
2–9 hours
Short to full-day options.
Boat Capacity
9–16 passengers
Small and large airboats.
Guides
Local Captains
Master Storytellers lead ghost tours.
Secure pickup or drive-out departures from Marrero — limited seats on airboats and narrated tourboat trips, reserve ahead for preferred dates.
Bring insect repellent
Swamps can harbor mosquitoes, so pack insect repellent to keep bites at bay during your tour.
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes
Light layers and waterproof options ensure your comfort against humidity and sudden rain showers.
Charge your camera
The chances for stunning wildlife and landscape shots are high—don’t miss capturing them due to low battery.
Keep voices low
Minimize noise to increase chances of spotting shy wildlife during the boat tour.
Insect repellent
Crucial for keeping mosquitoes away during the warmer months.
spring
Waterproof jacket
Protects against sudden rain showers common in the swamp.
spring
Sunglasses and hat
Shields your eyes and skin from the strong Louisiana sun.
summer
Camera with extra battery
Captures vibrant wildlife and scenic swamp vistas.