15 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Italy to Build a Morning Around

1.Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Paddle from Marina Grande with guides such as Luigi, Antonino, Valentina, and Gionino to Bagni Regina Giovanna. After a short lesson, you’ll reach the heart-shaped pool, swim beside Roman ruins, hear coastal history, and return by SUP. Gear, water, lockers, showers, and dry bags are included.

“This was my first time paddle boarding and it was beyond amazing. We got lost and so we were late and they had another Guide Take us out to meet the group. Absolutely spectacular and great custom service.”

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2.SUP Paddleboard Tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 149 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Meet guides such as Antonino, Antonio, or Valentina at Sorrento SUP & Kayak for a two-hour paddle along Sorrento’s cliffs and coves. Learn the basics, swim at Bagni della Regina Giovanna, and finish with guide-taken photos and videos. Equipment, showers, storage, and changing facilities are included.

“Absolutely Stunning! We had a great time! Antonio was a great laugh!”

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3.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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4.Stand Up Paddle With Dolphins, aperitif and pictures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $69

Join Claudia, Fabio, and their local team for a three-hour SUP trip from Spiaggia dei Baracconi. Learn the basics, paddle around Figarolo, stop for a Sardinian breakfast or aperitif, and watch for bottlenose dolphins, seabirds, turtles, and mouflons.

“We had an amazing time on this SUP tour. Our guides were superb! They gave me (beginner) a quick class on SUP and we were on our way! Highlight was of course, the dolphins! They were curious and played in front of use and we couldn't Read more”

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5.Cagliari: Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $81

Set out from Marina Piccola with an instructor such as Marc for a 3.5-hour SUP trip around Sella del Diavolo. Learn the basics, paddle about 6 km, stop at caves and coves, swim in natural pools, and receive shared photos and videos.

“It was the first time we realize this activity and we couldn’t be more satisfy. The activity was really amazing, also with your instructor Marc. Definetly we recommended and If we go again we will do this one more time. We can see all the beauty nature Sardinia can show. Thank you so much for this experience and for the photos! It’s good having memories to remember.”

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6.Capri: Caves and Beaches Paddle Board Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $52

Join Capri Hydro for a 1.5-hour paddleboard trip from Marina Piccola. Guides such as Pasquale and Christopher teach beginners the basics, lead you to the Little Blue Cave, Green Cave, and quiet swimming spots, and take free GoPro photos near the Faraglioni.

“It was really great! Amazing views, caves and the beach was stunning”

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7.Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Board Sea Cave Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $30

Paddle 2 kilometers along Polignano a Mare’s coast with an instructor, stopping to swim at Lama Monachile and enter Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, and Grotta Azzurra. Beginners get a lesson, and dry bags and phone holders are included. Guide Matteo has also provided photos after the trip.

“Excellent, ended up having a private tour as me and my partner where the only ones. Good contact with the guide via whatsapp. Nice tour, our guide Matteo was an excellent guide. Afterwards received all the photos on WhatsApp, great memories. Highly recommended”

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8.Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Tour or Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

From Cala Paura, paddle beneath Polignano a Mare’s cliffs with an English or Italian instructor. Choose Antonella’s guided two-hour outing, with cave visits and swim breaks, or rent a SUP for four or eight hours and explore independently.

“Geweldige ervaring! Polignano a Mare op een unieke manier ontdekt. Het bezoek aan de grotten was werkelijk adembenemend. We kregen zelfs de kans om een verfrissende duik te nemen in het kristalheldere water binnenin de grotten. Absoluut een aanrader!”

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9.Bellagio Lake Como: Stand up Paddle Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Rent a stand-up paddleboard from the beach beside San Giovanni pier in Bellagio and set your own route. Paddle north toward Villa Melzi and Loppia, or south past grand villas and secluded beaches. English and Italian assistance, a life jacket, and dry bag are included.

“Very fun to do! The view when you do this activity is unbelievable!”

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10.Guided Kayak Tour + Free 1h Paddleboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews

Paddle from Marina Grande to Queen Giovanna’s Baths with a certified English-speaking guide, stopping at a secret cove along the way. Stable single, double, or triple kayaks, safety gear, photos, and one free hour of paddleboarding are included.

“The tour guide was very helpful and made us feel comfortable. I felt unwell during the trip and the tour guide had no issue in taking me back to shore.”

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11.Scala Dei Turchi: Double Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours

Meet at the beach gazebo by Ristorante Nodo al Mare in Realmonte, where you’ll receive a safety briefing, map, and weather update before taking a two-seat kayak or SUP toward Scala dei Turchi. Angelo is one of the guides associated with the experience. Masks, life jackets, paddles, and dry bags are included.

“Superbe excursion, très bon accueil , bons conseils et vue magnifique eau turquoise! Super moment.”

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12.Golfo Aranci tour SUP Paddleboard Dolphin watching, aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Join Aloysia Buraggi and local SUP guides for a small-group paddle from Baracconi Beach to Cala Moresca and Figarolo Island. You’ll learn basic SUP skills, look for dolphins, swim and snorkel, then share a Sardinian breakfast or aperitif on the water.

“Fantastisch, hele leuke ervaring met een gezellige dame! We zien wel dolfijnen… tof”

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13.Spiaggia delle vacche: Stand Up Paddle Tour and breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Join Aloysia Buraggi for a three-hour SUP trip from Cala Girgolu near San Teodoro. Learn the basics, paddle past rocky coves and islets, swim at Spiaggia delle Vacche, and stop on flat stones for a breakfast of pastries, fruit, and coffee. Photos, a waterproof bag, and safety gear are included.

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14.Portofino Stand Up Paddleboard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $64

Learn stand-up paddleboarding with an English- or Italian-speaking guide in traffic-free Paraggi Bay, then paddle toward Portofino and Castle of Paraggi. The small group is limited to six, and the experience ends with natural wine from the park and Ligurian focaccia.

“Our guide was friendly, attentive, and helpful. He gave us patient instruction and answered questions about the area. The water is clear to the bottom and an exquisite color, so worth seeing! It’s an uphill and slightly strenuous walk to the spot, but there’s also a bus and taxis. Give yourself enough time to get there. They have changing rooms and lockers. The staff is very accommodating. Our cruise changed our itinerary because of weather. With only 1 day notice, they changed our dates and were able to accommodate us! So kind!!”

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15.SUP Paddleboard Tour : From Cala Manbrù to Torre Salsa Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Paddle from Cala Manbrù toward WWF Torre Salsa Nature Reserve on a 2-hour, 4 km SUP outing. A certified English-speaking instructor provides a 30-minute briefing, equipment, and local stories about Sicily’s coast. Basic swimming skills and moderate fitness are required.

“Tom was a great guide. He assessed our abilities quite quickly and modified the tour to our pace.”

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