Top 4 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 RVK Real Venetian Kayak near Calle Brazzo for a 1-hour-40-minute guided paddle through narrow canals and possibly the lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Nev, Darryl, Lorenzo, and Toph provide instruction, local stories, and patient help. Single and double kayaks, paddles, and life vests are included.

“Having kayak experience helped us. Would not recommend for those having none. It was booked for 1 hour but ended up being over two hours.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 465 reviews · 1 hour - 100 minutes · from $82

Join a qualified English or Italian speaking guide such as Darryl, Thomas, Lorenzo, or Irene for a 60 to 100 minute kayak tour through Cannaregio and the lagoon. Beginners and families can take part, with kayaks, paddles, life vests, lockers, and a safety briefing provided.

“A lovely way to explore and see Venice from another angle. Great guide. Would love the option for a longer distance paddle as we were left wanting more😊(a good thing👍🏻)”

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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

Set out from Calle Tornielli for a two-hour guided kayak trip through Venice’s quieter canals and into the lagoon. Guides such as Shamir, Samir, Mike, and Alberto provide instruction, local history, safety help, equipment, photos, and a souvenir water bottle. Some paddling experience is useful.

“This was a fantastic way to really experience the Venice canal. You might get wet so plan accordingly. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Venice: Sunset Kayak Tour in the Canals

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

Join Venetian rowers Nicoló and Aleksandra for a 3 to 5 kilometer sunset kayak session through the canals of Canareggio or Castello. You will visit a historic rowing club, learn basic paddling skills, share the water with local boat traffic, and finish with photos of Venice from the water.

“It is great seeing the local parts of the city from a different view than just the main tourist areas.”

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