Best Outdoor & Adventure Activities in New Orleans

43 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 43 outdoor & adventure activities in New Orleans using 39,418 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour 100 min (9.6/10). Prices start at $30 and most cost between $43.15 and $93. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour 100 min

3,154 reviews · $65 · 1 hr 40 min

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, alligator spotting, wildlife spotting

Most reviewed

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour 5 hr

7,406 reviews · $76 · 5 hrs

Reviewers like: wildlife spotting, knowledgeable guide, knowledgeable captain

Budget pick

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 New Orleans Covered Boat Swamp Tour 90 min

92 reviews · $36 · 1 hr 30 min

Reviewers like: alligator spotting, knowledgeable guide, nice bus drivers

Watch for: hot weather

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Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour 100 min TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (207) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (2,947) $65 1 hr 40 min
2 New Orleans Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour 100 min TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (802) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (1,036) $89 1 hr 40 min
3 New Orleans Swamp Zipline Tour 75 min TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (1,063) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (197) $89 1 hr 15 min
4 New Orleans Honey Island Swamp Tour TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (201) – –
5 New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (3,322) $43 2 hrs
6 New Orleans Bayou Tour in Jean Lafitte National Park TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.8★ (450) – –
7 New Orleans Covered Boat Swamp Tour 90 min TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 3.5★ (2) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (90) $36 1 hr 30 min
8 New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour 5 hr TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (7,167) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (239) $76 5 hrs
9 New Orleans Airboat Tour 90 min TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (389) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (71) $67 1 hr 30 min
10 New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown Pickup 4 hr TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (1,797) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (7) $115 4 hrs 15 min

Questions

What is the best outdoor & adventure activity in New Orleans?

New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour 100 min has the highest TourTruth score (9.6/10) of the 43 outdoor & adventure activities in New Orleans we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 3,154 reviews.

How much do outdoor & adventure activities in New Orleans cost?

Listed prices start at $30; the median is $67, and most cost between $43.15 and $93. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are outdoor & adventure activities in New Orleans?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs.

Which outdoor & adventure activity in New Orleans has the most reviews?

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour 5 hr, with 7,406 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.7/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide