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New Orleans is a city of endless possibilities, but many visitors get stuck in the Bourbon Street rut and miss out on the true essence of the Big Easy. Don't let that be you!
At Gators & Ghosts, we're here to help you make the most of your NOLA adventure. As a locally-owned and family-operated tour agency, we offer the best sightseeing experiences in town. From thrilling Swamp Tours to spine-chilling Ghost Tours, historic Plantation Tours and immersive City Tours, we've got you covered.
With over 3,000 five-star reviews across top platforms like TripAdvisor and Google, our satisfied customers can attest to the unforgettable memories we create. Let us be your one-stop tour shop for a stress-free, extraordinary New Orleans vacation. Contact Gators & Ghosts today and get ready to discover the real Big Easy!
“Tourists agree that Gators and Ghosts delivers on its promise for an exhilarating boat ride. Along the two-hour tour, you'll zip through the swamp to see local Louisiana wildlife. For many, seeing gators up close and getting the chance to hold a baby alligator are memorable highlights.”
— U.S. News and World Report, The Best Swamp Tours In New Orleans
5 Star TripAdvisor Review
“I was on a solo trip and my arrival at MSY was very early in the morning. Not expecting to be able to check in at my hotel until later in the day; I booked two Gators Ghosts tours on my arrival day. My first tour was a pontoon tour from Jean Lafitte, and it was a great trip. Guide T Earl was very attentive and entertaining, and the wetlands we toured were absolutely gorgeous.
My second tour was a city tour, and I loved it. I saw a few areas of the city that I haven't seen before; even though I've been to the city dozens of times. The guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out several things that were quite meaningful to me; and the driver was great as well.
Thanks Gators & Ghosts for a day to remember!”
5 Star TripAdvisor Review
“Thank you to both of our tour guides for making our time in New Orleans a wonderful experience!! Carter was our guide on the swamp tour and we had a great time on a small airboat in the swamps. We did see gators and tons of birds and we learned a lot. Carter was very knowledgeable about the plants and animals in the preserve as well as the history of the area.
We also got to experience the walking vampire tour. Our guide was a historian with tons of information and stories about the city of New Orleans.
I feel like this was a fun and bonding experience with the whole family. We have 2 teenagers and 2 in their twenties. These tours were some of the highlights of our vacation!”
5 Star TripAdvisor Review
“Katherine was our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable. Everyone honestly loved her on our tour. Unlike other tours, there was not B.S. theatrics. I fact checked her during the tour and found that the information provided was very accurate (scary to think). I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested and definitely recommend Katherine as well.”
5 Star TripAdvisor Review
“This was such a cool experience, and the pricing is wonderful! I was down here for a work event and took some clients out- we all had the best time. The facility is awesome, and the tour was absolutely unreal. Amazing customer service experience --you def have to try this place out if you're in LA. 10/10!!”
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“We decided to take this walking tour on our last day in New Orleans, and we were BEYOND glad we did. Our tour guide Nica was PHENOMENAL! She was funny, and had the best energy (we could listen to her for hours!) The tour was informative. It was a good mix of the supernatural and real science. Regardless we were left with chills and thrills! Best way to spend 2 hours.”
5 Star TripAdvisor Review
“Definitely consider leaving the French Quarter during your trip to NOLA to check out this swamp tour! We booked the "Large Up To 30 Guest Airboat" and it was perfect for us. We were able to choose from a large list of locations for the bus to pick us up. The directions were sent to us in an email and were very easy to follow: they said to allow 30 minutes for the bus to show up, but ours arrived right on time and even called to say he was close. It was a nice drive to Lafitte and, when we arrived, we were able to sit and relax with a drink while we waited for the airboat. Definitely take the airboat if you are able, I think we will go for the smallest one next time! Our tour guide was a Lafitte native who was very knowledgeable about gators and the entire ecosystem. Definitely check out this tour!”
It's 10 p.m., your New Orleans ghost tour just ended and you are starving. Where are you going to get a bite to eat? A recent thread in the New Orleans Service & Hospitality Industry Facebook group asked that question, and local service industry workers had some answers.
Navigating service animal policies can be complex for both tour operators and guests with disabilities. While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides crucial protections for service animal access to public spaces, there are specific exceptions for unique environments – including swamp tours. Learn more about service animal policies on swamp tours and discover local solutions for your four-legged companion during your New Orleans adventure...
Gators and Ghosts was recently named a local expert on ApartmentGuide. We recommended Mona Lisa, a charming Italian restaurant in the Lower French Quarter, as a hidden gem perfect for a unique, intimate, and affordable date night.