Alligator Tour New Orleans at a glance
- Our pick: New Orleans Bayou Alligator Tour & Boat Ride with Pickup, US$ 35 per person (1h 30m, 4.54★ · 1,629).
- Also recommended: New Orleans: Airboat Ride & Alligator Spotting Jean Lafitte, US$ 53 per person (2h–4h, 4.71★ · 5,276).
- Also recommended: New Orleans Swamp Tour: Bayou Boat & Alligators, US$ 35 per person (1h 15m–4h, 4.27★ · 1,343).
Price per person across the 3 options priced per person: US$ 35–US$ 53 (median US$ 35).
Of the 3 options: 3 with live guides in English, 3 with free cancellation, 2 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Alligator Tour New Orleans
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New Orleans Bayou Alligator Tour & Boat Ride with Pickup Ninety-minute alligator tour through 20,000 acres of cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte. Flat-bottomed boat with local guide and hotel pickup. See alligators, herons, egrets and turtles. Every day · 09:45, 12:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.54 (1,629 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
New Orleans: Airboat Ride & Alligator Spotting Jean Lafitte Airboat tour through cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte with local guide and wildlife spotting. Small groups up to 6 or large boats available. 1 hour 45 minutes. Every day · 09:45, 12:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.71 (5,276 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 53 per person
New Orleans Swamp Tour: Bayou Boat & Alligators 2-hour pontoon boat tour through Jean Lafitte preserve with Cajun guide. Spot alligators, egrets, and wildlife in cypress swamps. Includes coach transport and narrated cruise. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.27 (1,343 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
All 3 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Bayou Alligator Tour & Boat Ride with PickupOur pickPickup offered | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.54★ · 1,629 | Every day · 09:45, 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
| New Orleans: Airboat Ride & Alligator Spotting Jean LafitteAlso recommendedPickup offered | US$ 53 per person | 2h–4h | 4.71★ · 5,276 | Every day · 09:45, 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
| New Orleans Swamp Tour: Bayou Boat & AlligatorsAlso recommended | US$ 35 per person | 1h 15m–4h | 4.27★ · 1,343 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 14:00 | English |
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