I didn't get to wrestle a gator but that's ok cause we had so much fun! Anyway, you can't visit…read moreNawlins without venturing to the bayou to see the gators! There are a few airboat tour companies near New Orleans, but we decided to go with Airboat Adventures due to the price and positive reviews online. I booked the tour online through their website. If you want something more private, go witha smaller airboat, which is a bit more expensive than the large airboat. But because we're chickens, we decided to go with the larger airboat that held more people. The tour offers transportation to their location by bus for an extra fee, but we decided to drive our own car since they provided on-site parking. I do recommend driving your own car, because the drive was absolutely scenic. A lot of green and we got to see all the beautiful houses built on stilts on the way. Not to mention, it's about a 30 min drive from New Orleans. When we arrived, there were plenty of parking. They also had bathrooms inside and on the exterior of their store, which were very clean! Inside the store, you can check out a live albino alligator and take photos while you wait. You can also wait outside on the dock -- plenty of seating and you can grab a drink at the bar. The tour was amazing and so was our tour guide. The weather was nice, we saw a lot of gators sunbathing a bald eagle, and its nest. It was more than what I expected! Everyone in my party had a great time and more memories were made! Side note: Airboats are very loud so make sure you keep the headphones on!

I had such an awesome experience with Airboat Adventures. My friend and I did the swamp tour, and…read moreit was so much fun and was extremely informative. Our tour guide, Captain Dewey, was amazing - he was funny, friendly, and made an extra effort to get us to see wildlife - especially gators! The boat was comfortable and felt very safe. The price of the tour is great considering how amazing it was. Our tour ticket also included pick up and drop off from near the hotel, which was so convenient and helpful. I loved my swamp tour with Airboat Adventures - it really exceeded my already high expectations.

We had a great time on the swamp tour. The captain/host was courteous and knowledgeable throughout…read morethe trip. The boat ride through the marsh felt exciting--almost like drifting quickly over water while still being smooth and safe. We were able to get up close to alligators, which was an unforgettable experience. Beyond the scenery, the guide shared interesting insights about wetland conservation, the preservation of Louisiana's coastline, and local history and culture, which added real depth to the tour. Overall, this is a fun and engaging activity that's suitable for the whole family. Highly recommended.

Prior to heading to New Orleans, we knew a swamp tour was a must. After doing some research, we…read morelanded on New Orleans Airboat Tours, and I'm glad we did. We booked transportation through them as well, which ran $72. For comparison, I checked Uber pricing and it was about $65 one way, and there were plenty of Ubers available near the tour location. The staff was friendly and easy to work with from the start. I ended up needing to change our date, and they were very accommodating, which I appreciated. Once we arrived at their headquarters, the place was clean, well kept, and had a true "bayou" feel to it. One interesting thing, they actually own the swamp land, so you're essentially touring their backyard... with alligators included. We were assigned Captain Matt, and he made the experience. You could tell he genuinely cares about the wildlife and the ecosystem, which added a lot to the tour. It wasn't just a ride, it felt informative and authentic. The tour lasted about 1 hour and 45 minutes. We chose to sit in the front, which meant getting a little wet, but the views were absolutely worth it, especially when the captain started interacting with the gators. Overall, this was money well spent. We had a great time and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting New Orleans.

The whole experience felt like something out of a movie--cruising through the bayou, surrounded by…read moremoss-covered trees and wildlife everywhere. We saw alligators up close, along with birds and other animals, which made it super exciting. Our guide really made the trip though--funny, knowledgeable, and full of cool facts about the swamp and local history. You can tell they genuinely love what they do. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and thrilling. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip. Highly recommend if you want to experience a different side of New Orleans! So happy my aunt booked with them!

Nice little tour, with very easy parking. The check-in process was super simple and then we picked…read moreour own seat. We saw numerous gators, turtles, owls and baby bald eagles. So many animals, it was great! Captain Darrin was awesome! They even have an onboard bathroom and snacks for purchase.

The Adventures of Jean Lafitte provides Swamp Tours in New Orleans. We embarked on a vessel that…read moreholds approximately 30 people, and received a guided two hour tour of the swamp where we saw crocodiles, turtles, birds and seagulls. Once on the vessel, we were warned to be sure to keep all body parts in the boat. Those crocodiles were not shy and came toward us at times. There is a store where you could purchase/redeem your tours and could purchase merchandise, and view a very rare albino alligator. Parking is available a short walk from the store.

Very... ummm... unexciting. That kinda sums it up…read more Our tour guide was nice and very informative but the tour it self was super boring. You sit on a boat, stop occasionally when the guide spots a gator, keep going, end of tour.. First I thought it was just us, but as we got off the boat a lot of people made comments about how boring it was. At least I got some nice pictures....

We had a great tour with Bobby. Our boat had 8 people total, didn't feel crowded at all. There's no…read moreshade cover so wear a hat/sunglasses and some sunscreen. We had 81° sunny weather and the wind was sooo cool so we weren't so hot as we went around. He was very nice answering all the questions from guests. He made sure both sides of the boat got some gator action since I was on the left of a 4 person row so I couldn't see much that happened on the right but we got some good shots too! He made the trip extra special with some personal touches and surprise sightings you probably wouldn't get with other guides so ask for Bobby - you really won't regret it! We got to hold a baby gator! Very knowledgeable about the area and its history along with the flora/fauna.

Highly recommended!!!…read more Who goes to NOLA and not see the gators? This was an amazing tour of the waters in New Orleans and I got to see the gators, some Big and some small. The Captain was very informative of the history of New Orleans its waters, marine biologically and eco system. Also, if you didn't get to see the gators during the ride, there was a more fun and friendly size passenger onboard that the Captain personally shared. This was an all around great board ride and education of NOLA. So until that next time, Bye - Bye!

We visited New Orleans swamp tours in late December 2025 and had a nice time. The weather was 55…read moredegrees but on the boat the wind and water made feel much colder. Bring extra layers, and ear/head protection. The boat was stable and our guide was informative. We saw a few alligators in the water but nothing feeding. Our guide explained that alligators don't feed in the winter and generally stay in mud underwater to stay warm. I shared that I expected to be able to feed the alligators and take them out of the water as I had a on a similar tour many years ago. Our guide explained that this isn't legal and not practiced anymore. The alligators feed in the summer.

We had a great time on a tour of the swamp. Our captain was so knowledgeable and had so many…read moreinteresting facts, I definitely left the swamps a lot smarter. It was so hot that day, make sure to bring a water bottle or you also have the option of purchasing at the local tour store. Absolutely recommend the experience when visiting New Orleans.

Great tour of the Louisiana bayou! Got way more than we expexted! I recommend Eco-tours to anyone…read morethat wants to know what th he bayou is really like.

After our original boat tour got cancelled, we were able to book with Eco Tours at the last min. So…read morehappy we did, because we had a great time. Our driver, Beverly, was so nice, as well our Tour Guide. Really great experience, everyone was very nice. Would recommended. Bring water and some snacks.

One of the highlights of our trip! It was my partner's first time in LA and we figured we should…read moreget the crazy stuff out of the way before little kiddos. This was SO much fun! Our tour guide let us hold his baby gator "fluffy" and knew SO much about the history of the area. An ex oil-field worker, I felt a bond (and respect) immediately as someone who's worked in the industry. We LOVED it. Will be back!

First time in Louisiana and we were told to try out a swamp tour. We booked a ride and Captain…read moreErnie was our tour guide. We saw a ton of gators and Captain Ernie was great at explaining the history and giving us info on the gators. He even let us hold a live baby gator!!

The Ghosts and Vampires tour was one of my most memorable parts of my trip to NOLA. Katherine is…read morethe BEST tour guide I have ever had (and I am a researcher so I've been on my share of tours). Katherine's love for the city is infectious and you leave the tour spooked and appreciative for those who made NOLA what it is. *This is not a gimmicky tour* it is based off historical facts! History is always scarier than fiction.

Very friendly and communicative staff - from the customer service/booking agent, to the bus driver,…read moreto the tour guide. The price was reasonable and my group of 10 had a great time. It was a trip highlight!

We had a wonderful captain. He helped navigate us to catch some huge drummer on a very hot day.read more

Scheduled trip with these guys on short notice. Was able to get set up with Barry on an afternoon…read moretrip. Got a few fish, more importantly, had a really good time. Tony picked us up and dropped us off in New Orleans, but not before he took us to Jan's to cook up our catch. Great trip!!!!!!!!