VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
Kayak Venice’s smallest canals with an English local guide. Small group max 6, low-impact ride, easy prep, about 1h40.
Most Popular“We had a great experience kayaking in the Venice canals - our Irish guide was so knowledgeable and fun! We were traveling with our two boys (almost 13 and almost 10) and they loved it! Definitely recommend!”
Guided Venice canal kayaking with a small group, expert coaching, and big views from Cannaregio to the lagoon at day, sunset, or night.
“Really nice couple of hours paddling round the quieter parts of Cannareggio, good group of people, friendly and helpful guide, would definitely do again”
Premium 2-hour Venice canal kayak tour: small group, expert guide, lagoon views, photo service, and a souvenir bottle.
“This is NOT a tour for beginners. If you do not have considerable experience, recommend you not choose this tour. You will be out on the busy canal with a lot of boats.”
Sporty, small-group kayak tour in Venice with coaching, a rowing-club visit, and paddling through canals near bridges.
“I was looking for a novel way to spend a spare afternoon in Venice, and the Cultural Kayak Class hosted by Aleksandra was perfect! It was a truly unique way to enjoy Venice and learn a bit about the city’s history and architecture. Aleksandra’s enthusiasm for boating and Venice is awesome, and she was a…”
Paddle Venice canals at sunset with a real rowing club stop, pro photos, and a sporty 3-5 km double-kayak route in small groups.
“We met Nicolo at the agreed time for our sunset kayak tour and got into the boats with joyful anticipation. Our expectations were far exceeded. We glided through hidden and tranquil canals and got to know another, far from tourism, romantic side of Venice. Our top guide Nicolo knew the most beautiful places and provided…”
Paddle Venice’s Venetian Lagoon at sunset on a 2-hour guided night kayak tour. Small group, gear included, and lagoon wildlife lessons.
“great tour! great guide max! we had awsome moments in the lagune with the kajacs. thank you very much!”
Private 2-hour kayak in Venice Lagoon with a local guide, rowing-club stop, and quiet islands like Torcello. English available.
“it is a very special experience to experience the beautiful nature of the lagoon in all peace and quiet, with an excellently organised nature guide!”
Paddle Venice’s canals in a small group from Cannaregio. Learn basics, glide under bridges, and get guide photos for $99.69.
“This was such a unique way to see Venice. Our guide was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area and its history. I would do this again”
Kayak the quieter northern lagoon, paddle past wildlife and islands, and reach the Sant’Andrea fortress by boat-free access.
“Prima afwisseling als je een paar dagen In Venetië ben Victorie maakt het nog specialer Prachtige ervaring”
Paddle Venice with a local rowing club start, clear coaching, and quiet canal time in Cannareggio or Castello for an 80-minute workout.
“Mooie kajaktrip door de minder bekende wijk Castello. Genoten van de zonsondergang! Uitstekende begeleiding door Nicolo en Aleksandra. Geen tocht voor echte beginners, maar daarom juist top!”
Small-group Venice night kayak with sunset lagoon views in Cannaregio, life vest included, 100 minutes with an English guide.
“Our kayak tour of Venice was the highlight of our stay there, largely two to the wonderful Tour leader, Boris, and the lovely night in which we paddled. It was an unparalleled experience.”
Paddle Venice’s Northern Lagoon on a 10 km kayak tour with safety training, wildlife stories, and passes by Murano and Sant’Erasmo.
“This was actually their cultural tour due to high winds making the lagoon tour unsafe, so I was refunded the difference in cash. The tour was excellent, very good guides and very knowledgeable! It was a very good way to see the city from a different perspective and probably a more Venetian perspective of being…”
Paddle or pedal through Venice canals on a small-group 1.5-hour tour, with an easy intro and close-up Grand Canal views.
“Wow! Such a unique way to see Venice! Phillipo and his crew were wonderful. They were very accomodating and patient. It was fantastic to travel slowly down the ancient waterways and view the canals up and personal. You actually cross the Grand Canal twice, and this was truly amazing and completely unlike the taxis or…”
Family kayak lesson and canal ride in Venice’s Castello with Nicoló and Aleksandra, ending at a historic rowing club.
“We all loved this activity. The guides were knowledgeable and interested. It gives you a different perspective of the city when you travel like the locals did in the past in non-motorized boats. No need to be an experienced kayaker.”
2-hour Venice night kayak with sunset views in Cannaregio, small group of 6, premium gear, English/Italian guides, and a free photo service.
“Great tour, a great and personable guide, very well organized, and had everything ready. There were short stops here and there with some insight into Venice. The trip was very pleasant, and seeing Venice from the water was beautiful.”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
