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Capture New Orleans from a different perspective. Kayak on Bayou St. John as we guide you along our historic waterway running through the city. St.

We’ll keep with the pace of the city—nice and easy, taking in the southern scenery, hospitality and weather. The bayou itself was a key component in establishing our city. The Native Americans showed early explorers (uh uh hem, Iberville and his brother, Bienville) the bayou as a way to access, at the time, a potential future city from the Gulf of Mexico without having to fight the Mississippi River’s strong currents. While kayaking, you will see some of the older city structures, like the Spanish Custom House and the Pitot House, both built in the late 1700’s. You might hear and catch a glimpse of the happenings at Fair Grounds Race Course, one of the oldest horse tracks in the United States, as well as the site of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. You will be paddling along side beautiful City Park, which houses centuries-old live oak trees. You’ll see New Orleans Museum of Art as you pass the grand entrance of the park. Louis Cemetery #3 will be visible from your kayak. The elaborate above-ground tombs are pretty spectacular.

10/27/2026

This tandem kayak was found on Bayou St John during Oktoberfest. Contact us to reclaim it! 512-964-9499 kayakitiyat.com

08/13/2026

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Our two-hour Big Easy Bayou Tour is offered during sunset hours March through October!

Daytime paddles are offered year round.

Kayak-iti-Yat takes you kayaking on familiar Bayou St John meandering through Mid-City and Gentilly neighborhoods within New Orleans exploring the infinite history relevant to the bayou and its surrounding area while observing its natural elements—plants and animals. We discuss ecology of the Pontchartrain Basin and southern Louisiana, the successes and challenges.

All paddles are accompanied by an engaging and knowledgeable guide. It’s even suitable for the “NOLA-it-all” as our presentations are interactive deep-dives of interesting and relevant components of New Orleans and southern Louisiana rather than scripted cliches. Plus, we love to learn from our guests!

This activity is suitable for first-time kayakers as well as experienced paddlers! We give instructions on technique and safety, and a guide will always be with you on the water. We can help improve paddling skills of those mid-level kayakers!

We are locally owned and operated. Kayak-iti-Yat supports locally owned businesses and environmentally and economically ethical practices.

Music from Blue Tang People’s latest album, “Another Shot.” Song is called “Catch Me If You Can.”

10/25/2025

Book your paddle now!
https://kayakitiyat.com/big-easy-bayou-tour/

Our two-hour Big Easy Bayou Tour is offered during sunset hours March through October!

Daytime paddles are offered year round.

Kayak-iti-Yat takes you kayaking on familiar Bayou St John meandering through Mid-City and Gentilly neighborhoods within New Orleans exploring the infinite history relevant to the bayou and its surrounding area while observing its natural elements—plants and animals. We discuss ecology of the Pontchartrain Basin and southern Louisiana, the successes and challenges.

All paddles are accompanied by an engaging and knowledgeable guide. It’s even suitable for the “NOLA-it-all” as our presentations are interactive deep-dives of interesting and relevant components of New Orleans and southern Louisiana rather than scripted cliches. Plus, we love to learn from our guests!

This activity is suitable for first-time kayakers as well as experienced paddlers! We give instructions on technique and safety, and a guide will always be with you on the water. We can help improve paddling skills of those mid-level kayakers!

We are locally owned and operated.

10/10/2025

Tomorrow, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30AM, 1:30PM, and 4:30PM (during sunset)!

Follow this link to book your places!
Guest Guide Deep Dive | Kayak-iti-Yat Kayak Tours

Jacob Bopp, of Landtrust for Louisiana is sharing his expertise of conservation biology with US! We’ll have an opportunity to listen to his knowledge, ask him questions, and have a conversation about it.

From Pine to Paddle: A Journey of Longleaf pine Conservation from North Shore to Bayou St. John

The experience is a two-hour guided paddle on Bayou St John. A Kayak-iti-Yat guide will join the paddle for instruction, safety and the occasional Bayou St John info when desired. Ultimately, we’ll be focused on Jacob.

Tickets are $55 per person. New Orleans residents pay $49.

We’ll be featuring more amazing advocates—scientists, historians, cultural icons, general Louisiana & NOLA movers-and-shakers!

Follow us so you know when, what and who is happening!

See YOU on the water!

10/03/2025

Family Meal Fridays & Leftover Saturdays
featuring Chef DeLoach this weekend only!
October 3rd and 4th

We welcome industry people—bartenders, cooks, servers, musicians! Come on in neighbors and residents!

538 Frenchmen Street
above Three Muses Restaurant

Fridays 3PM to 8PM
Saturdays 11:30AM to 3:30PM
Healthy, hearty meals for $10

We’re open when the blue and white OPEN flag is flying from the balcony!

Come visit to see what else we do! Chill on the balcony! Hang out! See you soon!

Chef: William Travis DeLoach

Chef DeLoach started his culinary education in the mountains surrounding Asheville at the age of fourteen, where he was employed as a dishwasher and prep cook. Having gotten a positive taste for the high pressure environment that is a professional kitchen it only made sense to continue working on weekends while finishing highschool. With his schooling finished, he immediately dove into the culture of cuisine in Atlanta, Ga.

Going from restaurant to restaurant as a young journeyman he was always increasing his knowledge of culinary techniques while learning from some of America’s greatest chefs. It was with this determination and passion for his craft that the opportunity arose to become the Chef of his first restaurant in the South of France, where he spent close to seventeen years. What started as a part time job ultimately became an International career spanning over thirty years and numerous countries. He has been the Chef of restaurants in Costa Rica, Thailand, England, Corsica, and the United States.

Upon returning to the U.S. in 2019, so that his sons could attend American highschool, Chef DeLoach has lived and worked in the Highlands and Cashiers area of North Carolina.

06/28/2025

It’s that time again, 4th Saturday at Three Muses…Two Authors, One Mic from 2PM-4PM. Come on out!

06/28/2025

Check out a full list of Yat Snacks nearby to try before or after Kayak Tour on our website!

06/19/2025

Two years ago Lycia duked it out with breast cancer. Now it’s returned for round two. While Lycia is approaching this with her trademark optimism, it’s going to be a challenging time physically, emotionally and financially, so we’re asking for your assistance.

Lycia has helped so many people without expectation of return. She’s dedicated years of her life volunteering as a coordinator and administrator of the Cajun Navy disaster response organization, funded and organized direct-action donations to Lower Ninth Ward neighbors after Hurricane Katrina through the Ninth Ward Rebirth Bike Tours, and recently co-founded the Faubourg House community space on Frenchmen Street. On top of a variety of other community-minded projects, Lycia has always exercised simple day-to-day kindnesses to those around her. One of her passions has long been headdress and costume creation, and for many years in the lead-up to Mardi Gras season she has invited others into her home workshop where she’s happily shared her tools, supplies, and wealth of skills.

Now it’s our turn to help her.

Lycia’s treatment this time around will involve a double mastectomy, reconstructive surgery and chemotherapy. Her first surgery is in late June. This entire treatment is likely to take at least a year – on her road to recovery Lycia is likely to find it challenging to consistently work.

Please help however you can! Here is a link to her Go Fund Me:
https://tinyurl.com/LyciaGoFundMe

Address

3494 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70119

Telephone

+15049094049

Website

http://kayakitiyat.com/

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