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15 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Venice

The best of Venice and the lagoon.

The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.

15 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Venice

Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide - Safety briefing that actually helps (and why it feels beginner-friendly)
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Real Venetian Kayak – Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

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

Paddle Venice’s smallest canals with a local English guide in a small group. Gear included, low-impact, and ends where you start.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“I LOVED this! I have kayaked the Venice Canals! What a cool thing to say. Our guide Nev, made sure we had everything we needed. We couldn’t go over time due to a train we had to catch. She made us feel relaxed and chill and got us back on time. And I loved learning…”

518 reviews1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)From $78.60by RVK Real Venetian Kayak

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Venice: Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset - Day, Sunset, or Night: Pick the Vibe That Fits Your Comfort
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Venice: Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset

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2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day - The first phase: tutorial + getting your rhythm in a tandem kayak
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2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour – Premium experience by day

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3.2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour – Premium experience by day

2-hour premium kayak through Venice canals with small groups, guided safety, photo service, and a lagoon view. Expect to get wet.

★ 5.0

“Toph was an excellent expert tour guide. She was fun, energetic, and very knowledgeable. Be aware that canal kayaking is nothing like tamer lake or river kayaking. There are tight turns, narrow canals, and frequent traffic and obstacles from boats and gondolas. And be prepared to get wet!”

117 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $133.03by Venice Kayak

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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals - Price and what you get for around $82
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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

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4.Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

Sporty small-group kayak tour in Venice’s canals and Arsenale area, with rowing-club history, coaching, and guide photos. English $83.

★ 5.0

“Such a fun way to see Venice! We had a fantastic time paddling the canals with our amazing guide! It was a small group and we travelled over 5 km in a few hours. The photos he took and shared with us were a very welcome bonus!”

54 reviews1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)From $83.27by Cao Rio

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals - Fondamente Nove Start: Rowing Club Energy Before You Paddle
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Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals

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5.Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals

Sunset kayak in Venice with Cao Rio: a small-group paddle under bridges, through quiet canals, plus professional photos from the water.

★ 5.0

“I actually did a nighttime kayak experience with a different company in May this year, so I can compare for ease of others choosing the numerous kayak tours available. 1. This is the only professional rowing club in Venice-they are twin with Westminster and Henley rowing club in the UK (along with other countries). 2.…”

50 reviews1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)From $118.94by Cao Rio

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2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset - Where You Start on Calle Tornielli (And Why It Matters)
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2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset

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6.2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset

Venice at sunset from a kayak. Small-group lagoon and canal paddling with gear, an English guide, and wildlife spotting.

★ 5.0

“A wonderfully unique way to experience the beauty the city has to offer! We did the sunset tour with Mattia and it was truly amazing… something we will never forget! Highly recommend!!!”

33 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $168.20by Venice Kayak

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Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon - Meeting point reality check: don’t trust the first map pin
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Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

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7.Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

Private kayak tour in Venice Lagoon with a guide, rowing-club stop, and kayak-only islands near Torcello for a calm, crowd-free break.

★ 4.5

“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…”

32 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $48.06

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Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon - Meeting at Fondamente Nove and reaching the lagoon area
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Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals - Price and what you get for around $82
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Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

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Venice: Night + Sunset Kayak Tour Kayak in the Canals - Getting there: meeting at Calle Brazzo (and not getting lost)
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Venice: Night + Sunset Kayak Tour Kayak in the Canals

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10.Venice: Night + Sunset Kayak Tour Kayak in the Canals

Guided night kayak on Venice’s canals at sunset. Small group of 6, life vest and gear included, English-speaking guide.

★ 4.7

“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.”

13 reviewsFrom $107.62by Venice By Water / Kayak Tours

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Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon - The Two-Hour Flow: From Rowing Club to 10 km Workout
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Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon

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11.Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon

Paddle Venice’s Northern Lagoon on a small-group kayak tour, covering about 10 km past islands and wetlands with wildlife stories.

★ 5.0

“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…”

13 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $144.35by Cao Rio

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Venice: Kayak Tour in the canals from a unique POV

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12.Venice: Kayak Tour in the canals from a unique POV

Paddle or pedal Venice’s canals on a beginner-friendly kayak tour, with close views of the Grand Canal and lagoon. 1.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“We did a late afternoon Kayak tour and it was great! People were asking us where they could sign up for it while we were kayaking under the bridges of Venice. As for attire, wear their stuff it will get wet. there are lockers for personal stuff as well. we did the 1.5 hour tour…”

11 reviews1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)From $96.33by Kayak Rental Venice By Water

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2hr Night Kayak Tour in Venice: premium tour with sunset - Getting to Calle Tornielli 2370 and starting on time
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2hr Night Kayak Tour in Venice: premium tour with sunset

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13.2hr Night Kayak Tour in Venice: premium tour with sunset

2-hour Venice sunset kayak in Cannaregio for small groups, with hidden bridges, included gear, and free guided photos.

★ 5.0

“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.”

7 reviewsFrom $126.88by Venice Kayak

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Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice - The 100-minute flow: lesson on land, training on water
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Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice

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14.Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice

Family kayaking in Venice with Nicoló and Aleksandra: beginner coaching, Castello canals, and a stop at Querini rowing club.

★ 4.9

“We all loved this activity. The guides were knowledgeable and interested. It gives you a different perspective of the city when you travel like the locals did in the past in non-motorized boats. No need to be an experienced kayaker.”

7 reviewsFrom $339.86by Cao Rio: Best Kayak Experience in Venice

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Venice Beginner's Kayak Tour: train & visit the Medieval Arsenal - Meeting at Cao Rio: Start Point, Time Window, and Getting Ready
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Venice Beginner’s Kayak Tour: train & visit the Medieval Arsenal

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