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15 Best Canoes & Kayaks In 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.

15 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Venice

Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide - Paddling the smallest canals: the Venice most people miss
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Real Venetian Kayak – Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

1.Real Venetian Kayak – Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

Kayak Venice’s smallest canals with an English local guide. Small group max 6, low-impact ride, easy prep, about 1h40.

Most Popular 4.5

“Darryl was AMAZING! So knowledgeable and fun. Knows all of the spots where you can enjoy, hangout, eat, drink…you name it, he knows it! Also does kayaking and karaoke as another activity which can be booked. Super helpful to anyone who struggles during the tour with kayaking. I will definitely be coming back to see…”

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Venice: Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset - Stop-by-Stop: From Safety Briefing to Cannaregio Photo Views
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Venice: Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset

2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day - Where the tour starts: Calle Tornielli, 2370
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2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour – Premium experience by day

3.2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour – Premium experience by day

Premium 2-hour Venice canal kayak tour: small group, expert guide, lagoon views, photo service, and a souvenir bottle.

5.0

“Our guide Shamir gave us an amazing guided tour of the canals of Venice. His knowledge of the history, architecture and culture of Venice was outstanding and made our paddle an absolute pleasure. He made sure we were safe and comfortable at all times. The venue from where we departed and ended was fabulous. I…”

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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals - Where the tour starts: the Querini boatyard in Fondamente Nove
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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

4.Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

Sporty, small-group kayak tour in Venice with coaching, a rowing-club visit, and paddling through canals near bridges.

5.0

“Kayaking in Venice is a wonderful experience, highly recommended. This tour took us on a 5km tour of canals thin and wide. As a couple we were able to use a tandem kayak which was our preference. The tour advises that phones aren't to be used, but the guide takes photos and videos of you…”

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals - Paddling Instructions You Can Actually Use
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Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals

2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset - Meeting at Calle Tornielli 2370 and getting on the water smoothly
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2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset

Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon - The 9:00 start and how the timing actually works
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Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

7.Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

Private 2-hour kayak in Venice Lagoon with a local guide, rowing-club stop, and quiet islands like Torcello. English available.

4.5

“Despite booking and paying in advance, we had no kayaking. They had our number, no call or text. No one ever showed up at the meeting place and we paid 350 euros (round trip for 7 people) to get to the island of Burano. Wasted both money and half a day. We asked lots of…”

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Venice: Hidden Canal Gems Kayak Tour with Certified Guide - Meeting at Calle Tornielli: The Exact Start Matters
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Venice: Hidden Canal Gems Kayak Tour with Certified Guide

8.Venice: Hidden Canal Gems Kayak Tour with Certified Guide

Paddle Venice’s canals in a small group from Cannaregio. Learn basics, glide under bridges, and get guide photos for $99.69.

4.7

“It was so much fan kayaking through the Venice canals. A unique experience to see the other side of the city. Most of all our guide Mattias was so helpful and kind, we all said he was the best part of the activity. He knows Venice like the back of his hand and knows so…”

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Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon - Paddling through salt marshes: wildlife spotting that feels real
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Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

9.Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

Kayak the quieter northern lagoon, paddle past wildlife and islands, and reach the Sant’Andrea fortress by boat-free access.

5.0

“L’originalité de cette activité consiste à faire du kayak dans la lagune nord de Venise, autour des îles Sant’Erasmo et Le Vignole. L’organisateur, Valerio, très sympathique, connaît parfaitement son sujet et la pratique du kayak, qu’il explique très bien, même à un néophyte comme moi. Une demi-journée fantastique en communion avec la nature et l’histoire…”

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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals - Where the tour starts: the Querini boatyard in Fondamente Nove
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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon - Training on Water and Safety Guidance You’ll Be Glad You Get
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Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon

11.Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon

Paddle Venice’s Northern Lagoon on a 10 km kayak tour with safety training, wildlife stories, and passes by Murano and Sant’Erasmo.

5.0

“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…”

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Venice: Night + Sunset Kayak Tour Kayak in the Canals - Meeting at Calle Brazzo: Gear Up Fast and Start Smooth
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Venice: Night + Sunset Kayak Tour Kayak in the Canals

12.Venice: Night + Sunset Kayak Tour Kayak in the Canals

Small-group Venice night kayak with sunset lagoon views in Cannaregio, life vest included, 100 minutes with an English guide.

4.7

“Interesting tour of the lesser known areas of Venice with a fab guide - thanks Boris. It was great to get on the water for a unique experience, fantastic views/photos, and something a little different.”

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Venice: Kayak Tour in the canals from a unique POV

13.Venice: Kayak Tour in the canals from a unique POV

Paddle or pedal through Venice canals on a small-group 1.5-hour tour, with an easy intro and close-up Grand Canal views.

5.0

“I will do this again. Absolutely, fun and adventure. Guide was great, not enough good things to say. Just a FYI, the description is a bit confusing regarding your attire. Wear whatever you want, they give you clothes to wear. Take an extra pair of undies though, you will get a bit wet.”

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Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice - Who Nicoló and Aleksandra are, and what their coaching style means for families
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Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice

14.Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice

Family kayak lesson and canal ride in Venice’s Castello with Nicoló and Aleksandra, ending at a historic rowing club.

4.9

“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.”

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2hr Night Kayak Tour in Venice: premium tour with sunset - Finding Calle Tornielli 2370 in Cannaregio (the meeting point reality check)
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2hr Night Kayak Tour in Venice: premium tour with sunset

15.2hr Night Kayak Tour in Venice: premium tour with sunset

2-hour Venice night kayak with sunset views in Cannaregio, small group of 6, premium gear, English/Italian guides, and a free photo service.

5.0

“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.”

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