Cajun Encounters Tour Company

Cajun Encounters Tour Company Explore Louisiana’s beauty with Cajun Encounters! Top-rated swamp, city, and plantation tours led by passionate local guides.
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Experience the spine-tingling thrills of the Big Easy with New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours, your gateway to exploring the city's most famous & haunted sites! Dive deep into the ghostly past with our Best New Orleans Ghost Tour & uncover centuries-old mysteries with our Haunted History Tour. Wander through the atmospheric streets of the French Quarter and marvel at the stately homes in the Gard

en District with our expertly guided tours. For a personalized experience, opt for our Custom Tours, designed to cater to your unique interests. With New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours, every step comes with a story, steeped in the rich, captivating history of New Orleans. Join us for an unforgettable journey

01/31/2025

Theres no other tour like oursπŸŠπŸ’š

"Our driver picked us up on time and after a second stop to pick up additional passengers we were on our way to Laura Pl...
01/31/2025

"Our driver picked us up on time and after a second stop to pick up additional passengers we were on our way to Laura Plantation. He told us many things about the area on the way. Our guide at Laura (Lindy) was knowledgeable and passionate. We learned a lot about the family.
On to Oak Alley where we had lunch and then went through the mansion with Jackie, who was also very knowledgeable about the property. We had a.." says Pat on Google

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Our driver picked us up on time and after a second stop to pick up additional passengers we were on our way to Laura Plantation. He told us many things about the area on the way. Our guide at Laura (Lindy) was knowledgeable and passionate. We learned a lot about the family. On to Oak...

Indulge in a Cajun-style sweet treat! πŸ˜‹πŸŒΆοΈ
01/27/2025

Indulge in a Cajun-style sweet treat! πŸ˜‹πŸŒΆοΈ

"Albeit we came at a during the cold time so didnt see that many animals. To be honest with how cold it was it I didnt e...
01/25/2025

"Albeit we came at a during the cold time so didnt see that many animals. To be honest with how cold it was it I didnt expect to see any. Cpt. Ketchup was able to spot animals. Very fun attitude and personality. Fast go BRRRRR" says Collin on Google

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Albeit we came at a during the cold time so didnt see that many animals. To be honest with how cold it was it I didnt expect to see any. Cpt. Ketchup was able to spot animals. Very fun attitude and personality. Fast go BRRRRR

Get ready for surprises on our tours! 🌊🌞
01/24/2025

Get ready for surprises on our tours! 🌊🌞

01/23/2025

We're finally starting to thaw out here but unfortunately our swamp boats are not ice breakers and we will not be running swamp tours. Our staff are still manning the phones for any guest with questions about their tours.
Our French Quarter location will open today at 11am at 941 Decatur St.
As of now,
we plan to open in full capacity tomorrow. Be sure to follow our page for updates as they are changing day by day.
Be sure to get out and enjoy the snow in this very rare event!
Legend has it, the Rougarou comes out to play when it snows!

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A tour that you will never forget!🐊 🌊 πŸƒ
01/22/2025

A tour that you will never forget!🐊 🌊 πŸƒ

"Absolutely love this! So many gaitors even got to see the Racoon family. Fantastic" says Nichola on Google
01/21/2025

"Absolutely love this! So many gaitors even got to see the Racoon family. Fantastic" says Nichola on Google

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Absolutely love this! So many gaitors even got to see the Racoon family. Fantastic

While we may not be running tours today, this weather is truly something to see. Be sure to check out our live swamp fee...
01/21/2025

While we may not be running tours today, this weather is truly something to see. Be sure to check out our live swamp feed at cajunencounters.com to see this historic event in real time.

From swamp tours to bus tours, plantation tours and more, Cajun Encounters has a tour for everyone. Book a tour today to explore New Orleans like a local!

"I did the swap tour yesterday.. Derek the tour guide and bus driver was entertaining and funny.Our boat Captain Wade , ...
01/18/2025

"I did the swap tour yesterday.. Derek the tour guide and bus driver was entertaining and funny.
Our boat Captain Wade , was informative and such a gentleman.
Although we didn't see any alligator, we did see racoons and a snake .
Great tour !" says Kirsty on Google

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… I did the swap tour yesterday.. Derek the tour guide and bus driver was entertaining and funny. Our boat Captain Wade , was informative and such a gentleman. Although we didn't see any alligator, we did see racoons and a snake . Great tour !

"The whole tour was super fun, we had absolutely no clue swamps could be that beautiful.I got to note that our driver an...
01/18/2025

"The whole tour was super fun, we had absolutely no clue swamps could be that beautiful.

I got to note that our driver and our guide (Matt), with their humor and knowledge, made the experience even better. It's been 2 days since we had the tour, and we still discuss about them. Incredible guys." says Evangelos on Google

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… The whole tour was super fun, we had absolutely no clue swamps could be that beautiful. I got to note that our driver and our guide (Matt), with their humor and knowledge, made the experience even better. It's been 2 days since we had the tour, and we still discuss about them. Incred...

01/17/2025

One of the BIGGEST gators around!

01/15/2025

Discover the enchanting secrets of Louisiana's cypress forests with us. 🌿✨

"Butch was a great tour guide!" says Joe on Google
01/08/2025

"Butch was a great tour guide!" says Joe on Google

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Butch was a great tour guide!

"Butch was a delightful guide. It was a fast paced 2.5 hours. Wish we could have stopped at cafe du mond for beignets  a...
01/08/2025

"Butch was a delightful guide. It was a fast paced 2.5 hours. Wish we could have stopped at cafe du mond for beignets and the French market for a half hour." says Rick on Google

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Butch was a delightful guide. It was a fast paced 2.5 hours. Wish we could have stopped at cafe du mond for beignets and the French market for a half hour.

"Awesome and the guide was the best" says Eloy on Google
01/03/2025

"Awesome and the guide was the best" says Eloy on Google

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Awesome and the guide was the best

Address

941 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA
70116

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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+15045030199

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A 20 year old locally owned and operated tour company providing highly rated, comfortable, fun, and educational tours of the swamps, city, cemeteries, and plantations in and around New Orleans. We recruit and train the most knowledgeable tour guides and boat captains in the city, and design our boats and buses to be comfortable and safe, providing an unparalleled experience of the city. Swamp Tours: Take a guided tour of the famous Honey Island Swamp. You'll glide through gator territory and hear all about the swamp and its natural inhabitants from our highly knowledgeable, certified captains. See gators and wildlife up close and personal as you explore narrow slews that only our boats are built to navigate. Plantation Tours: Step back in time and explore two of New Orleans' most famous plantations: Oak Alley, an Antebellum Plantation, and Laura, A Creole Plantation. We'll pick you up from your hotel and take you down the historic Mississippi River Road in the comfort of our air conditioned, air ride buses. City Tours: We'll take you to all the must-see landmarks on your list, including the French Quarter, Garden District, Marigny, and more. Our buses are designed for your supreme comfort with powerful air conditioning, air ride technology, and seamless windows for the best views. If you want to experience New Orleans, Cajun Encounters Tour Company is dedicated to showing you the best the city has to offer.