New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour
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September 2026
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Based on 198 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour worth booking?
New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour is a 7.5-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $70 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 198 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (198)
- Duration
- 7.5 hours
- From
- $70 per person
Spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. No trip to New Orleans would be complete without seeing the highlights of our city and the some of the areas
What you get
About this experience
Spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. 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. Then, head to the swamps to experience the history and culture of the Creoles with your licensed tour guide, in a tour boat or airboat. (You must choose which boat you'd like when making the booking.) You will be on the water for 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- New Orleans City Tour + Swamp Boat or Airboat Tour (Select your choice when booking)
- Professional driver/guide
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
French Quarter
Experience a guided bus tour of the French Quarter.
Pass by without stopping
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Your guided walking tour of New Orleans' unique above-ground tombs is about 20 minutes.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Barataria Preserve
See the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Here, the waterways are their highways. From the relaxing comfort of our Covered Swamp Tour Boats, we will drift slowly past a 2000 year old Indian Burial Mound, a Cajun cemetery, and a Fishing village! You may see the wildlife that made the Barataria Swamps the Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase. If you choose the airboat option - you will experience the best of both: a swamp tour and an airboat ride. You will travel at high speeds on the airboat then slow down and stop for pictures. Along the way, you will get a personal tour by your local Captain. Our airboats have stadium style seating, so that the person in front of you does not obstruct your view. Every airboat seat is great for experiencing the tour and viewing the wildlife. Gators will get close…….real close!!!
120 minutes here
New Orleans
From New Orleans
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
3 Hour City & Large Airboat
3-hour City Tour in Combination with 16-passenger airboat swamp tour. Pickup is between 9:30-10am. Not wheelchair accessable Pickup included
3 Hour City & Small Airboat
3 Hour City tour with 6 passenger Airboat Swamp Tour. Pickup is between 9:30-10am. Not wheelchair accessible Pickup included
3 Hour City & Pontoon Boat
3 Hour City & Tour Boat: 3 Hour City Tour in combination of the 1 hour and 40 minute swamp Tour by Pontoon Boat. Pickup is between 9:30-10am. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Louisiana Tour company
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Folding wheelchairs (up to 28 inches in width) are allowed, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the boat/minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.
- Service animals are permitted.
- Emotional support animals are not permitted.
- Please note you are not guaranteed to see a gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.
- When traveling with multiple passengers, you must make one booking with all passengers to insure that you are on the same boat. If you did not book together, you are not guaranteed to be together.
- Minimum height requirement for airboats is 48 inches.
- Participants with back problems are not permitted on an airboat
- Participants with heart complications or other serious medical conditions are not permitted on an airboat
- Pregnant women are not permitted on an airboat
- Airboats are not handicapped accessible. There are no lifts or ramps available for use. Guests must be able to get on or off of the boat themselves or with the help of someone in their party.
- Service animals are permitted but not recommended on airboats due to the volume of noise on the boat and threats of surrounding wildlife.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 198 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
198 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome experience for the family
Driver was informative on the tour with great restaurant suggestions. Swamp tour was spectacular.
via Tripadvisor
City & Swamp Tour
City tour was excellent. Very informative. Our tour guide was great. The swamp tour is something you do not want to miss. We did the small group Airboat tour. Our tour guide Ernie was outstanding.
via Tripadvisor
Best City Tour
Our tour guide was Gary. The entire 3-hour tour was very informative. He shared a lot of information about the city and its history. He gave us just enough time for breaks and to take photos, like at the cemetery. The tour bus was clean, and the air conditioning was perfect for today's humidity.
via Viator
Nola 26
The city tour could have been a little slower , felt a bit rushed. I know there’s a schedule to keep, but still….
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. Our city tours are scheduled for 3 hours to cover as much of the city as possible. We can understand that it might have felt rushed since our city is rich of history and culture.
via Viator
New Orleans tour
I recently went on a bus tour with Alert Tours, and our guide, Gary, was incredibly knowledgeable about the areas we visited. I was especially interested in the Ninth Ward and the impact of the flooding and damage there. Seeing the area as it is today was still heartbreaking. Gary provided valuable insight into why the devastation happened and also shared parts of his own experience. While his outcome was not as severe as that of many other families in the area, I truly appreciated his willingness to share his story.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $165
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 69
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 7.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 198 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour?
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Around 69 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 7.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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