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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.
Kayak Venice canals with an English guide. Small-group, low-impact paddle through quiet waterways and bridges. From $78.60.
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!”
Kayak Venice with a guide by day, sunset, or night. Small group of 6, canals and lagoon views, from $63.44 per person.
“It was the highlight of our trip. A semi-spontaneous decision to book it on the last day of our trip and we are so glad we did. A great way to experience the Cannaregio area and get top insight from a highly experienced local guide.”
Kayak Venice’s canals and the lagoon in a 2-hour premium tour. Small group, photo service, and a more local-feeling route.
“This was an incredibly unique adventure. Shamir took us through the canals and out to the lagoon and gave a wonderful description of the history of Venice. I highly recommend this experience (the canals did not smell bad at all). I will say if you have never kayaked before this adventure might be very challenging.…”
Kayak Venice at sunset with local rowers. Small-group coaching on canals, club history, photos, and support for a historic rowing club.
“We enjoyed the tour a lot! The guides were great, learned a lot of interesting facts about Venice and the local lifestyle. The activity was rescheduled due to the weather conditions but all details were communicated nicely via phone and WhatsApp. One of the best things to do while you are in Venice!”
Kayak Venice’s canals and bridges with a small group, coached at a rowing club and guided toward Arsenale waters. Fast, sporty, and memorable.
“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…”
Sunset kayak in Venice with double kayaks, a Canottieri stop, guided canal paddling, and included professional photos for a calm, sporty glow-up.
“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…”
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.
“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!!!”
Private Venice lagoon kayak with a local guide, regatta rowing lessons, and quiet islands like Torcello, plus calm wildlife-filled water.
“Awesome experience! Filippo is a very personable guide who can authentically speak about the local history, environment and culture. Length of tour (2.5 hrs) is just the right length, felt like we got some time in nature, learned a lot,”
Paddle Venice’s smaller canals from Cannaregio on a 2-hour guided kayak tour with safety gear, lessons, and photo stops.
“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 Venice’s quieter lagoon islands by Sant’Erasmo and Burano, with expert guide Valerio Coppo and a rare visit to Sant’Andrea fort.
“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…”
80-minute cultural kayak tour in Venice’s Canareggio and Castello from a historic rowing club, with guidance and photos included.
“Fantastic trip organised by local and historic rowing club so they had a lot of knowledge of area and showed us some of the different vessels used in Venice before taking us out to explore the city around the ghetto and through a lot of back areas used by gondola's. A fascinating way to see…”
100-minute Venice night kayak with sunset lagoon views over Cannaregio canals. Small group of 6, gear and guide included.
“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.”
Kayak Venice’s Northern Lagoon with a small group. Paddle 10 km past Murano and wetlands, with safety training and wildlife stories.
“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…”
Beginner-friendly 1.5-hour kayak tour in Venice canals. Paddle or pedal options, small group, Grand Canal crossings, local guide.
“This was a great way to see the Grand Canal up close and personal. Nadir was a terrific guide and instructor for us newbie kayakers. Thanks so much Nadir!”
2-hour night kayak in Venice at sunset. Small group, guided routes through Cannaregio canals, full gear, safety coaching, free photos.
“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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