Covered bayou boat passing herons wading at the water's edge near New Orleans

Budget Bayou Boat, Pickup Included

Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou

★ 4.5 1,615 verified reviews on the listing

Adventures of Jean Lafitte runs this 1 hour 30 minute bayou boat tour from Barataria, from $30 per adult, rated 4.5 across 1615 reviews. Free cancellation applies.

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Group: Max 72 travelers
Meeting point: 5118 Texas St, Lafitte, LA 70067
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for full refund
Run by: Adventures of Jean Lafitte

Adventures of Jean Lafitte runs this boat tour out of Barataria, near the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The ride lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes. From $30 per adult, it is the lowest from-price on this page, rated 4.5 across 1615 reviews. The pontoon moves slowly, so you see the swamp: alligators, herons, and a captain who knows where wildlife gathers. Free cancellation applies.

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