Top 5 Lake Kayak Tours in Italy

1.Popes’ Lake, Kayak Tour with Swimming & Roman Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 802 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Our pick

Meet your guide at Anagnina or Lake Albano, then paddle past Castel Gandolfo, Domitian’s Roman port, the Village of the Millstones, and the Pope’s Trampoline. Guides such as Enrico, Simone, Andrea, and Matteo help beginners, with swimming, pizza, showers, and transport included.

“Fantastic morning kayaking on the lake. A beautiful, peaceful setting with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere from our host. Enjoyed the swim and pizza too. Thank you!”

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2.Castel Gandolfo Lake Kayak and Swim Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Spend about three hours kayaking around Lake Albano with a local guide, learning basic paddling before visiting Le Macine, the Pope’s old swimming platform, and forest-side hermits’ houses. Stop for a swim, water, and pizza. Pickup is available from Anagnina Metro station.

“This Kayaking group was amazing. They stayed with the everyone gave clear instructions. This was my children first time and they throughly enjoyed it. The crew was very pleasant. Restaurants in the area and different paths to get to the beach.”

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3.Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Start with a safety briefing, then paddle an open-deck kayak around Bellagio’s peninsula with guides such as Michele, Mich, Michaela, or Daniele. See Villa Serbelloni, Punta Spartivento, Varenna, and the Alps from the water. Expect a gentle workout, calm morning views, and some splashing.

“Lots of fun and great to see the lake from a different view. Tip you may get a wet bottom from waves.”

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4.Bellagio Lake Como: Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Rent a kayak from the beach beside San Giovanni pier and set your own route on Lake Como. Paddle toward Villa Melzi and Loppia, or south to Villa La Placida, Villa Ada, Villa Orlando, and Ponte del Diavolo Beach. English and Italian staff provide a life jacket and dry bag.

“10/10 experience and the host was very nice and kind”

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5.Lake Garda: Stand-Up Paddleboard Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 136 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29Best value

Meet Ivano, Lorenzo, and the SUP Experience Garda Lake team for a gentle paddle along Lake Garda’s shore. You’ll get a short lesson, board, leash, life vest, and dry bag, then head out about an hour before sunset for photos and glowing mountain views.

“a great experience start to finish. great communication from Ivano as the weather wasn't looking great for my slot. he was super flexible and accommodated an earlier slot. talked me through what to do and kept an eye giving tips throughout. a great opportunity to view lake garda from a different perspective.”

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