If you've ever wanted to get an up close and personal look at an alligator in its natural habitat, a New Orleans airboat tour is the perfect excursion.

Want to see a bit of the Louisiana Bayou while you're in New Orleans? Book one of these New Orleans swamp tours from the city, with convenient pickup and dropoff.

Kansas City Chiefs fans hopped aboard a historic steamboat tour to take in New Orleans' beauty from the river.

Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours is conveniently located only 17 miles from Jackson Square in downtown New Orleans, making it a must-do activity for fans of the National Parks ...

Reputable New Orleans swamp tour companies include Beyond the Bayou Tours and New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours. Tour times and prices vary depending on tour operator, type and length.

Here’s a deep dive into why New Orleans remains a must-visit destination, with three standout adventures—bayou tours, historic strolls, and a taste of local life—to make your trip unforgettable.

New Orleans area • Lil' Cajun Swamp Tours. Cyrus Blanchard, a native Cajun, narrates this tour that departs from the shores of Bayou Barataria, a 25-minute ride from the French Quarter.

The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo will have two stages of music and performances, arts vendors, food and more when it returns to New Orleans' Bayou St. John on May 16-18.

Nestled right off the highway in LaPlace, Cajun Pride Swamp Tours is a privately owned wildlife refuge that offers narrated swamp explorations through the bayou.