Kayaks put you close to the lagoon surface and away from the main sightseeing stream. Routes depend on tides and traffic, so experience requirements and weather policy matter.
Venice · VENICE KAYAK TOURS
19 ways to explore
The best venice kayak tours can fill early in Venice. These 15 options show the differences clearly before the calendar tightens.
Paddle Venice’s tiny canals with a local guide on a small-group kayak tour, with gear and instruction included for about 1h40.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our canal kayak - interesting way to see a little piece of Venice from a different angle!”
Guided Venice kayak through canals and lagoon in a small group, with day, night, or sunset options and life vests included.
“Marco was fantastic! Really easy to chat with and down to earth. The sunset was sunning when paddling out - all the of the wonderful colors reflecting off the surface of the waves. Thank you for guiding”
2-hour Venice canal kayak with a small group, guided route to the lagoon, gear and photos included, plus a souvenir bottle.
“This was the best part of my trip would recommend to everyone travelling to Venice as a different way of seeing the city! It is an experience I will never forget and wish I could do it all over again.”
Sunset kayak in Venice canals with a local rowing club, small-group coaching, and 3 to 5 km of guided paddling for under two hours.
“This has to be the best way to see Venice. We were on the water for a couple of hours however it wasn’t strenuous, it was very relaxing and there was ample opportunity to take in all the sites. Our guide stopped regularly to share some facts and thoughts on the city. 5 star experience.”
Paddle Venice’s canals in a small group, visit a rowing club, and learn local water-sport history from under the bridges.
“Nicolo and Aleksandra are a quality team! Professional yet fun, clear communication with character, safe and yet adventurous - this characterises both their service and the tour. From the initial orientation, safe storage of gear with easy place to change before and after getting wet, through to navigating the lagoon and learning the history of Venice - couldn't be better! Many thanks. Hoping your business continues to grow and go from strength to strength. Keep adventuring!”
Sunset kayak tour in Venice from Fondamente Nove, with rowing club visit, pro photos, and a guided paddle through quiet canals.
“This ended up being the highlight of our trip to Venice!!! It is amazing to be emerged into the passageways. The lagoon heritage is explained while we kayaked and the intimate chats while going through the canals and learning all about the history of Venice were so special!! I would do this again, and again!! And we were not experienced in a kayak. But the guidance was amazing. Don’t miss this adventure of a lifetime during your stay in Venice! And I’m 65 yrs of age!! Young or old create this amazing memory!!!”
Paddle Venice by sunset at night in a small group. Glide the lagoon and canals with gear, coaching, and wildlife facts.
“great tour! great guide max! we had awsome moments in the lagune with the kajacs. thank you very much!”
Private 2-hour kayak in Venice Lagoon to Torcello and quiet islands, with Venetian rowing history at Vogaepara and wildlife spotting.
“Kayaking around Burano was so peaceful. Such a change from the busy streets of Venice. Filippo gave great explanations as we paddled around the protected areas. We did need to cross a few sections where motor boats travel. Filippo ensured we only paddled once there was enough time to cross safely. I do recommend that you have experience kayaking or have good upper body strength for this almost 2 hour tour. My niece commented that her arms were very tired and she was thankful we ended when we did. Pay attention to the meeting point location as it is on Burano but TripAdvisor states it is in Venice. The #12…”
Two hours to kayak Venice’s quieter canals from Cannaregio. Learn basics, pass under hidden bridges, and get guide photos.
“Our guide is fantastic. Seeing Venice by kayak is an extraordinary experience. She made sure we were safe and led us through an incredible maze of canals large and small. And she is a lovely person”
Kayak Venice’s northern lagoon with a small group, visiting Burano, San Francesco del Deserto, and Sant’Andrea Fort in 4.5 hours.
“L’originalité de cette activité consiste à faire du kayak dans la lagune nord de Venise, autour des îles Sant’Erasmo et Le Vignole. L’organisateur, Valerio, très sympathique, connaît parfaitement son sujet et la pratique du kayak, qu’il explique très bien, même à un néophyte comme moi. Une demi-journée fantastique en communion avec la nature et l’histoire très riche de cette partie de la lagune.”
Paddle Venice with locals from a historic rowing club, learn canal history, and train skills on quiet routes for 80 minutes.
“Fantastic trip organised by local and historic rowing club so they had a lot of knowledge of area and showed us some of the different vessels used in Venice before taking us out to explore the city around the ghetto and through a lot of back areas used by gondola's. A fascinating way to see Venice!!”
Kayak Venice canals at night with a sunset lagoon view, small group, life vest, and English guide for 100 minutes 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.”
Kayak Venice’s Northern Lagoon with Cao Rio, paddle about 10 km past islands and wetlands, English coaching in a small group.
“This was actually their cultural tour due to high winds making the lagoon tour unsafe, so I was refunded the difference in cash. The tour was excellent, very good guides and very knowledgeable! It was a very good way to see the city from a different perspective and probably a more Venetian perspective of being in the canal! I would definitely recommend to anyone who is visiting Venice to book onto one of Cao Rio's tours. Hopefully, I will be back in Venice to do the lagoon tour!”
Kayak through Venice’s canals and lagoon on a beginner-friendly 1.5-hour tour, with close Grand Canal views and expert coaching.
“This was brilliant! I had a guide all to myself who was very knowledgeable about the ciy and it was a great experience along the side canals with the gondolas. Lots of small snippets of history and then some more adrenalin sections crossing the Grand Canal. Cant fault the experience!!”
Paddle Venice’s canals at sunset with a small group, guided safety lessons, and comfy gear, plus free photos after a 2-hour tour.
“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.”
