VENICE
The Venice shortlist.
The 15 most popular venice canal kayak tours in Venice. The ones worth your time in a city with plenty to choose from, each with prices, running times and the operator behind it.
Paddle Venice’s smallest canals with a local guide in a small group. Beginner-friendly kayaking, English commentary, and low-impact fun.
Most Popular“WE so far very like our adventure, also nervous to kayak in Venice, but the host really take care of us and gave clear instructions.”
Paddle Venice in a small group kayak tour with a guide through Cannaregio canals and the lagoon, at day, sunset, or night.
“Daryl was amazing. My first time kayaking, he is very supportive and patient. . My arms are sore hahaha i dont do workouts and i didnt know i need to row that hard. I just stay afloat and im happy hahaha he told us “kayaking in venice is like being chased by a lion while…”
Paddle Venice canals in a small-group 2-hour premium tour with top gear, a guide, photo service, and a lagoon viewpoint, for $133.
“Extraordinary experience! Our guide was well organized, thoughtful, engaging, effective and informative. It was a truly unique way to see the canals of Venice - definitely a bucket list kind of trip!”
Venice kayak tour through Canareggio and Castello canals with a rowing club visit, plus Arsenale di Venezia views. Intermediate skills.
“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 tour from Fondamente Nove to a historic rowing club, with safety gear, pro photos, and scenic canals at dusk.
“JUST WOW.”
Paddle Venice’s lagoon at sunset in a small-group tour with gear, a guided kayak tutorial, and wildlife-focused lagoon storytelling.
“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 kayak escape in Venice Lagoon. Paddle ghebi and sandbanks, meet local rowing culture at Vogaepara, and glide to Torcello.
“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 quieter canals from Cannaregio in a small group, with gear, instruction, and bridge-hopping scenery.
“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…”
Paddle Venice’s northern lagoon on a small-group kayak tour, reaching Sant’Andrea’s fort and quiet islands only reachable by water.
“Prima afwisseling als je een paar dagen”
Paddle Venice canals with a local rowing club. Learn techniques, hear canal history, and glide through quiet backstreets near the ghetto.
Paddle Venice’s Northern Lagoon on a small-group 10 km kayak workout with training, island passes, and wildlife stories, in English.
“This was actually their cultural tour due to high winds making the lagoon tour unsafe, so I was refunded the difference in cash.”
100-minute Venice night kayak with a small group. Watch the sunset from the lagoon with an English guide in Cannaregio.
“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.”
Beginner-friendly Venice kayak tour with an instructor. Paddle canals and the lagoon for 1.5 hours, with Grand Canal views and gear included.
“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…”
Paddle Venice’s canals at sunset on a 2-hour small-group night kayak tour in Cannaregio, with gear, coaching, and free photos included.
“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.”
Learn kayaking at Querini rowing club, then paddle near Venice’s Medieval Arsenal in Castello. Gear and tickets included.
“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 historic centre, the lagoon islands and the art the city was built around.
