The 6 Best Venice Kayak Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 518 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Calle Brazzo for basic kayak instruction, then paddle Venice’s canals in a single or double kayak. The route may include small waterways and the lagoon. Guides such as Nev, Darrell, Lorenzo, Toph, and Boris lead different departures; expect a small group of no more than six.

“Amazing! We kayaked through the canals and listed to history, stories, it was a once in a lifetime experience. Don’t pass up! Night time was the best.”

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2.Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 318 reviews · from $63Best value

Set off from Venetian Rowing with an English- or Italian-speaking guide for a small-group kayak tour through Cannaregio and, on some routes, out onto the lagoon. You’ll get a safety briefing and all essential kayak gear. Guides such as Daryl, Irene, Boris, and Julia have led trips, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Excellent adventure! Julia, our guide, was careful to keep us safe and not only guided us with the kayaks, but gave us a lot of interesting information about the areas we were in. The best way to see Venice from the water level, in my opinion!”

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3.2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour – Premium experience by day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

For two hours, follow a guide through Venice’s inner canals and, depending on the route, out toward the lagoon. The small group is capped at six, and your fee includes kayak gear, a tutorial, photo service, and a souvenir water bottle. Guides have included Shamir, JP, Mike, and Alberto. Expect boat traffic, close turns, and the chance of getting wet.

“Favorite tour of our entire trip! Unrivaled views of Venetian architecture. Highly experienced, knowledgeable guides. Take this tour!!!”

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4.Sunset Kayak Tour in the Canals

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · from $112

Meet Nicoló and Aleksandra at the historic Reale Società Canottieri Querini for a club visit, paddling instruction, and a 3 to 5 km sunset route through canals in Cannaregio or Castello. You’ll need basic paddling skills and reasonable fitness. The small-group outing includes equipment, a guide, and photos, with part of the fee supporting the rowing club.

“This was probably the best thing we did on a two week trip of Europe. Not only was Aleksandra a wonderful and friendly guide leading us on a once-in-a-lifetime tour through the canals of Venice, this organization is also doing important work to preserve Venetian history and build communities here in Venice. This is NOT just a tour company that wants your money, it is a small organization that clearly cares for Venice and for rowing. Everyone should do this experience.”

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5.2hr Night Kayak Tour in Venice: premium tour with sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $126

Meet Venice Kayak in Cannaregio for a two-hour guided paddle through local canals and under bridges. Your certified guide covers basic kayak skills and safety, supplies the gear and water, and takes photos along the way. Groups are limited to six, and tours run in English or Italian.

“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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6.60′ Quick Kayak Tour of Venice with guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $79

Explore Venice by kayak on a one-hour guided tour through Cannaregio, starting and ending near Fondamenta de la Sensa. A local instructor gives a safety briefing and leads a group of up to six. Boris is one guide associated with the tour, though your guide may vary. Kayaks, paddles, and life vests are provided.

“Kayaking in the Venetian canals was awesome! Our guide Boris was super knowledgeable and not only instructed us on how to kayak, but also told us interesting stories and facts about the city. I would highly recommend kayaking with Boris to anyone who is seeking a unique and fun experience in Venice!”

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