Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park

Are you looking for a swamp tour in the New Orleans Area? Make sure to check out the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour, located in the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve!

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, nature/wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone visiting New Orleans!

Tours offered by Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours

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Get your cameras ready as you experience the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park on a shaded pontoon boat on the calm waters of the Louisiana Bayou.

Your knowledgeable tour guide is someone who was born and raised on the bayou and can tell you about the area's wildlife, including alligators, nutria, egrets, eagles, and many other animals that call the swamp home. You will also learn about the swamp ecosystem and all of its mysterious lore.

inside of boat used on Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour

Why you will love your Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour

The Boat Captain will share their area knowledge and help point out wildlife.
Alligators are commonly seen, and birders will love the variety of bird species!
Comfortable bench seating and easy to get in/out of the boat.
Covered boats protect from the sun/rain.
Calm waters for a relaxing ride.

Entering Gator Country Sign Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour

Things to know when planning your boat tour

Phone: (504)689-4186

Address: 6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway, Marrero, Louisiana 70072.

Plan a little extra time to look around the gift shop and use the restroom before boarding.

Seating is also first-come, first-served, so arrive early enough for a good seat.

More places to visit in Jean Lafitte NHP

Did you know that the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve has six areas, and each is unique? Make sure to check out other areas of the park before/after your swamp tour!

At least three of these areas are easily accessible on your trip to New Orleans, including:

The Barataria Preserve is only 3 miles (four minutes) from the swamp tour. It has several hiking trails and a visitor center (closed Monday & Tuesday) to explore the hardwood forest, swamp, bayous, and the marshes of the Louisiana wetlands. The visitor center has films and exhibits that explain the unique habitat and the challenges they face.

The French Quarter Visitor Center is a great place to learn the history and culture of New Orleans, just a few blocks from Jackson Square in the French Quarter of New Orleans!

The Chalmette Battlefield and Cemetery is a half hour from the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour and 6 miles (12 minutes)from Jackson Square in New Orleans. It is the site of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, which many people believe to be the last great battle in the War of 1812 between the U.S. and Britain.

Today, you can walk the grounds, see the reconstructed American Rampart (a defensive wall), an 1830s house, the 100-foot high Chalmette Monument, a visitor center, and several outdoor exhibits for self-guided tours. You can also visit the Chalmette National Cemetary, which was established during the Civil War.

Park Ranger John's Pro Tip

If you don't have a car or are staying in the French Quarter, you can get tickets and take the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise.

This tour leaves at the end of Canal Street and the Mississippi River. You board the Creole Queen and travel down the Mississippi River with a licensed historian giving illuminating narration. You learn about the Battle of New Orleans and stop at the Chalmette Battlefield for one hour.

Click here to book/learn more about the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise.

Lodging Options

Dauphine Orleans Hotel - The Dauphine is a beautiful hotel centrally located in the heart of New Orleans and within walking distance to Bourbon Street, Canal Street, and numerous other restaurants and activities. The hotel also offers an outdoor pool, free WI-FI, and valet parking is available.

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The Saint Hotel - Located on Canal Street with walking distance Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, The Saint Hotel is a a luxury boutique hotel with very nice rooms, and the suite rooms are fantastic! They also had one of the softest beds I have ever slept in at a hotel, and the Burgundy Bar served great cocktails. They also offer free WI-FI, valet parking, a restaurant, and more!

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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel - A beautiful hotel conveniently located on Canal Street near the French Quarter and Bourbon Street. They have a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and restaurant on site, valet parking, and is pet friendly.

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The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans - Bourbon Street and Caesars Superdome are located near The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, which provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/café. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, the onsite spa. The onsite restaurant, M Bistro, features brunch. Free Wi-Fi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.

Click here to book/ learn more about the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans.

New Orleans Area Tours & Attractions

Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Lunch Option - Journey back in time on a two-hour jazz cruise aboard the famous Sternwheeler Steamboat Natchez on the Mighty Mississippi River! You can also add an optional Creole Lunch to your cruise.
Click here to book/learn more about the Steamboat Natchez Cruise

St. Louis Cemetery No.1 Official Walking Tour - One of New Orleans' most popular tour attractions, St. Louis Cemetery #1 is only able to be visited as part of a guided tour, with limited visitors allowed into the City of the Dead each day. Here you will learn about the final resting place of some of the city's best-known residents, including Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau.
Click here to book/learn more about the St. Louis Cemetery No.1 Official Walking Tour.

New Orleans Food Tour - I highly suggest taking some form of food tour/cooking class while in New Orleans. They have a vibrant food culture that includes foods heavily influenced by Creole, Cajun, French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean cuisines, and they serve iconic dishes like Jambalaya, Gumbo, po'boys, and beignets!
Click here to book/learn more about some of the New Orleans food tours