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Swamp & Bayou Tour

Operated by Gray Line

A guided covered-boat tour into Louisiana swamps and bayous. Published $65.00 flat rate per adult ($32 child ages 6–12) includes round-trip coach transportation from 400 Toulouse St. Bookings are non-refundable per Gray Line operator terms.

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Best fit

Families and mixed-age groups wanting a calmer swamp experience than an airboat

Also works well for

Visitors who prefer a covered boat and a transportation-inclusive outing from New Orleans

Booking

Current times & prices in FareHarbor

Why choose this

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Best for

✓Families and mixed-age groups wanting a calmer swamp experience than an airboat

✓Visitors who prefer a covered boat and a transportation-inclusive outing from New Orleans

✓Travelers interested in bayou scenery and wildlife without the speed and noise of an airboat

Maybe skip it if

✕Visitors specifically looking for a high-speed thrill ride

✕Travelers who want a very short activity; transportation makes this a multi-hour outing

The experience

What this actually is

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Timing, transportation & logistics

Verified logistics & format

Operated by Gray Line New Orleans

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Experience duration

About 225 minutes

Operator verified · reviewed 2026-08-17

Door-to-door with pickup

About 225 minutes

Operator verified · reviewed 2026-08-17

Door-to-door self-drive

Not yet verified

Unknown is intentionally not guessed.

Transportation

Central French Quarter coach departure (400 Toulouse St — no hotel pickup)

Operator verified · reviewed 2026-08-17

Physical intensity

low

WNO editorial assessment · reviewed 2026-08-17

Weather exposure

covered

Operator verified · reviewed 2026-08-17

Heat exposure

shaded

WNO editorial assessment · reviewed 2026-08-17

Noise level

moderate

WNO editorial assessment · reviewed 2026-08-17

Minimum age

All ages

Operator verified · reviewed 2026-08-17

Stairs required

Not yet verified

Unknown is intentionally not guessed.

Bathroom access

Not yet verified

Unknown is intentionally not guessed.

Shade

partial

Operator verified · reviewed 2026-08-17

Current operator checkout remains controlling for live availability, selected variants, prices, schedules, policies and any operational changes.

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Groups & families

Children & group considerations

•The covered-boat format is generally a calmer choice for mixed-age groups than an airboat. Verify current child, stroller, and accessibility policies in checkout.

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