New Orleans Gems: Private City Tour & Shared Airboat AdventurePrivate Tour

Explore New Orleans gems and iconic neighbourhoods on a private city tour and embark on an airboat adventure through Louisiana's wetlands.

Adults: 2 Children: 0
Total

Things to know

Duration:

5 hrs

Categories:

City Highlights, First Time Visitor, Local Experience, Nature & Outdoors, On the water

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Driving Tour - Private vehicle throughout the tour with a shared airboat ride

What's included:

A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places, Private vehicle throughout the tour, Hotel pick-up/drop off from central hotels, Airboat swamp group tour tickets

What's not included:

Food and drink, Gratuities, Additional tickets, Airport & Cruise Terminal pickup & drop off
Meeting points: If we don't receive your hotel information, your guide will meet you at the entrance to Popbar located at 207 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States.

What makes this tour special

Embark on a 5-hour driving tour through some of the most popular and recognised New Orleans's neighbourhoods followed by a 1.5-hour airboat swamp adventure. The perfect combination of New Orleans gems including city and wildlife experiences! 

On your private tour, you will:

Discover New Orleans gems on a private 5-hour tour that combines an immersive city experience exploring iconic neighbourhoods with an exhilarating shared group swamp adventure through Louisiana's stunning wetlands.

Begin your day with a private driving tour through New Orleans' most popular neighbourhoods each one with a distinctive and unique charm. 

Your journey will take you first through the historic French Quarter, the elegant Garden District, and other captivating areas like Uptown, Mid City, and the expansive City Park.

After soaking up the city’s vibrant atmosphere, you will embark on a scenic drive to the swamps located a short distance from the city. Here, you will join on a 1.5-hour shared airboat tour or flat-bottom boat tour through Louisiana’s mesmerizing bayous. 

As you glide through the wetlands, you'll be captivated by the unspoiled beauty of the swamps, where ancient cypress trees draped in Spanish moss create a magical backdrop. Keep your eyes peeled for various wildlife, including alligators, snakes, turtles, and a diverse array of bird species, such as egrets, herons, and ibis. On some special occasions and if you are lucky, you might even see hawks, owls, or bald eagles soaring above!

This tour offers an immersive experience offering both a cultural and natural adventure that showcases the best of New Orleans and its surrounding wilderness in a fast-paced and exhilarating airboat, promising a unique and memorable encounter with Louisiana's ecosystem.

Experience the magic of New Orleans like never before—book your adventure today and let us guide you through the city's historic streets and into the heart of Louisiana’s wild beauty. 

Please note that Airboats accommodate 6-16 passengers so that additional guests may join you during your tour.

What you'll see

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