Five bucks. Forty-five minutes.
Your New Orleans day unlocked.
Meet us at the Moonwalk by Café Du Monde for a 45-minute French Quarter orientation walk. Get your bearings, grab your Swamp Pass welcome packet, unlock local deals, and figure out what to do before the city starts taking your money.
JUST STRATEGY.
Departure Log // Moonwalk by Café Du Monde
📌 Meets daily at the Moonwalk by Café Du Monde (near the riverfront side of Café Du Monde / Moonwalk). Look for our guide holding the yellow umbrella!
How It Works: The Smart First Step
Skip the rookie mistakes. Here is the play in three quick panels:
The French Quarter is beautiful, but overwhelming. Hustlers are waiting, prices are marked up, and tourists are throwing cash at mediocre tours and trap food.
Start your morning near the riverfront side of Café Du Monde / Moonwalk. Spot our local guide under the bright yellow umbrella for a 45-minute layout walkthrough.
Walk away with the physical Swamp Pass packet. You now know the safe routes, how to spot street scams, where locals actually eat, and how to book the best tours.
What's in the Swamp Pass Welcome Packet?
Your $5 orientation walk includes a physical welcome packet styled like a vintage swamp survival guide. It includes maps, local tips, free things to do, tour picks, discount links, and access to available New Orleans deals.
TICKET BOOTH
Admit One // Reserve Your Morning Pass
Choose Your Ride
Want the swamp excursion or river cruise experience? Book through verified local providers. Master the orientation walk first, then unlock these rides at direct rates.
The Airboat Thrill Ride
$59.00High-speed adrenaline blast through the shallow bayou. Spot wild alligators and get deep into the Cypress swamps. Includes Cajun Captain narration.
The Covered Bayou Cruise
$49.00A peaceful, shaded boat glide through protected marshlands. Perfect for families, photographers, and visitors who want to see wildlife without the high-speed splash.
The Riverboat Add-On
$48.00Board the historic Steamboat Natchez, the last authentic steam-powered paddlewheeler on the Mississippi. Features live Dixieland jazz and riverfront sightseeing.
The Ghost Nightcap
$29.00A candlelit tour through the French Quarter's most haunted alleys. Explore local legends of Voodoo queens, pirates, and historic hauntings after dinner.
The Private Swamp Mission
CharterPrivate customized airboat excursions for groups and VIPs. Customize your tour duration, launch times, and specific bayou routes. (Excursion Planning Category)
The Plantation Combo
Combo PackCombine your swamp tour excursion with a historic plantation visit (Oak Alley or Laura Plantation). Full-day packages including motorcoach transit. (Excursion Planning Category)