VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular venice kayak tours 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 did the nighttime kayak and it was one of our favourite experiences in Europe. So beautiful and such a great way to see and learn about the city!”
Guided Venice canal kayaking with a small group, expert coaching, and big views from Cannaregio to the lagoon at day, sunset, or night.
“We absolutely loved this - maybe the best thing I’ve done in Italy! The kayaks were so much fun, it was incredible to make our way through the different canals and the lagoon. Initially scary with the other boats but we soon got the hang of it. My 13 year old daughter had her own…”
Premium 2-hour Venice canal kayak tour: small group, expert guide, lagoon views, photo service, and a souvenir bottle.
“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…”
Sporty, small-group kayak tour in Venice with coaching, a rowing-club visit, and paddling through canals near bridges.
“Nicolo and Aleksandra are a quality team! Professional yet fun, clear communication with character, safe and yet adventurous - this characterises both their service and the tour. From the initial orientation, safe storage of gear with easy place to change before and after getting wet, through to navigating the lagoon and learning the history of…”
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 had an amazing time kayaking through the canals of Venice, and our guide, Nico, was a wealth of information. We would definitely do this again!”
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.
“After a couple days in tourist-clogged Venice, it was an absolute treat to board an early morning vaporetto for Burano where I met my guide Filippo at the vaporetto stop. Together we strolled through the quiet and colorful streets of Burano to the local rowing club. After a briefing on Burano, the local fishing community…”
Paddle Venice’s canals in a small group from Cannaregio. Learn basics, glide under bridges, and get guide photos for $99.69.
“Very enjoyable way to see Venice, especially paddling down some of the smaller canals. Our guide was great and told us interesting facts about the Castello part of the city.”
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.
“One of the best things I’ve done in Venice. Nicola was an excellent guide. We had such a peaceful, relaxing and informative tour around the quiet canals of Cannoreggio, away from any crowds. Would highly recommend”
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.
“This was brilliant! I had a guide all to myself who was very knowledgeable about the ciy and it was a great experience along the side canals with the gondolas. Lots of small snippets of history and then some more adrenalin sections crossing the Grand Canal. Cant fault the experience!!”
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.”
Beginner-friendly Venice kayak tour with gear, an English lesson at Querini rowing club, then paddling near the Medieval Arsenal in Castello.
“Our family had a fun time. Aleksandra and Nico were great, taking time to teach a bit about the history of the club and teach our son how to properly paddle. Also, great pics!”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
