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15 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Venice

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The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks in Venice. What each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can spend the day out on the water instead of stuck in a queue.

15 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Venice

Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide - The Paddle Route: Tight Canals, Single File, and Lagoon Views
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Real Venetian Kayak – Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

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

Kayak Venice canals with an English guide. Small-group, low-impact paddle through quiet waterways and bridges. From $78.60.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“I am an occasional, over 75, paddler on a quiet reservoir with no motorized water traffic and no waves. I am not sure I would recommend to others like me. However, the group I was in were competent and the tour guide was patient with my slowness. My granddaughter(28) thoroughly enjoyed the experience of kayaking…”

518 reviews1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)From $78.60by RVK Real Venetian Kayak

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Venice: Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset - Choosing day vs sunset vs night: the real difference is the experience
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Venice: Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset

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2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day - The kayak experience: tutorial first, then guided canals and lagoon time
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2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour – Premium experience by day

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3.2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour – Premium experience by day

Kayak Venice’s canals and the lagoon in a 2-hour premium tour. Small group, photo service, and a more local-feeling route.

★ 5.0

“Samir was a wonderful guide. He told us all about the history of Venice and the architecture we passed by. Seeing the city the way was an incredible, unique experience, and I highly recommend it!!”

117 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $133.03by Venice Kayak

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Venice: Sunset Kayak Tour in the Canals - Starting at Reale Società Canottieri Querini (Fondamente Nove)
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Venice: Sunset Kayak Tour in the Canals

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4.Venice: Sunset Kayak Tour in the Canals

Kayak Venice at sunset with local rowers. Small-group coaching on canals, club history, photos, and support for a historic rowing club.

★ 4.9

“This has to be the best way to see Venice. We were on the water for a couple of hours however it wasn’t strenuous, it was very relaxing and there was ample opportunity to take in all the sites. Our guide stopped regularly to share some facts and thoughts on the city. 5 star experience.”

74 reviewsFrom $112.15by Cao Rio: Best Kayak Experience in Venice

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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals - Canals of Canareggio and Castello: quiet Venice from the water
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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

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

Kayak Venice’s canals and bridges with a small group, coached at a rowing club and guided toward Arsenale waters. Fast, sporty, and memorable.

★ 5.0

“We received clear instructions from Cao Rio before meeting at the rowing club. Once we arrived he assessed our ability to get in and out of the kayak and our confidence/capability for kayaking. It was established that I was not confident enough to go on the lagoon. He hatched a plan so that we would…”

54 reviews1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)From $83.27by Cao Rio

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals - Start at Società Canottieri Francesco Querini: more than a meet-and-go
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Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals

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6.Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals

Sunset kayak in Venice with double kayaks, a Canottieri stop, guided canal paddling, and included professional photos for a calm, sporty glow-up.

★ 5.0

“I had an amazing time and was definitely one of the highlights of my visit to Venice. It was great to see the city from a different perspective as well as get a sense for how the locals think about boating. Would easily recommend to others. Note you aren’t allowed to take your own photos…”

50 reviews1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)From $118.94by Cao Rio

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2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset - The 2-hour flow: from Calle Tornielli to the lagoon’s quiet edges
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2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset

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7.2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset

Two hours of sunset night kayaking in Venice’s lagoon—small group, included gear, and a guide who points out lagoon life and city details.

★ 5.0

“A wonderfully unique way to experience the beauty the city has to offer! We did the sunset tour with Mattia and it was truly amazing… something we will never forget! Highly recommend!!!”

33 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $168.20by Venice Kayak

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Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon - What the 2-hour plan feels like in real life
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Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

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8.Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

Private Venice lagoon kayak with a local guide, regatta rowing lessons, and quiet islands like Torcello, plus calm wildlife-filled water.

★ 4.5

“Absoluty fantastic. First a very interesting introduction of the rowing culture at the rowing club at Burano. The tour itself was pure joy. Flamingos, jumping fish..and we went right trough the heart of Torcello It was an unforgettable experience and of course all because of Filippo the perfect enthusiastic guide.”

32 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $48.06

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Venice: Hidden Canal Gems Kayak Tour with Certified Guide - Gear First: Wet Suits, Dry Bags, and Comfort That Actually Works
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Venice: Hidden Canal Gems Kayak Tour with Certified Guide

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Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon - Stop 1: Burano from the waterline
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Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

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10.Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

Kayak Venice’s quieter lagoon islands by Sant’Erasmo and Burano, with expert guide Valerio Coppo and a rare visit to Sant’Andrea fort.

★ 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…”

21 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $202.84by deTourist Venice Valerio Coppo

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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals - Canals of Canareggio and Castello: quiet Venice from the water
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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

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Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon - The Safety Briefing and Paddling Instruction (What You Actually Learn)
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Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon

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

Kayak Venice’s Northern Lagoon with a small group. Paddle 10 km past Murano and wetlands, with safety training and wildlife stories.

★ 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…”

13 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $144.35by Cao Rio

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Venice: Night + Sunset Kayak Tour Kayak in the Canals - Stop-by-Stop: What You’ll Actually Do in the 100 Minutes
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Venice: Night + Sunset Kayak Tour Kayak in the Canals

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

100-minute Venice night kayak with sunset lagoon views over Cannaregio canals. Small group of 6, gear and guide included.

★ 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.”

13 reviewsFrom $107.62by Venice By Water / Kayak Tours

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Venice: Kayak Tour in the canals from a unique POV

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

Beginner-friendly 1.5-hour kayak tour in Venice canals. Paddle or pedal options, small group, Grand Canal crossings, local guide.

★ 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.”

11 reviews1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)From $96.33by Kayak Rental Venice By Water

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2hr Night Kayak Tour in Venice: premium tour with sunset - Cannaregio starts everything: meeting point and how to avoid confusion
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2hr Night Kayak Tour in Venice: premium tour with sunset

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

2-hour night kayak in Venice at sunset. Small group, guided routes through Cannaregio canals, full gear, safety coaching, free photos.

★ 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.”

7 reviewsFrom $126.88by Venice Kayak

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