Venice · KAYAK TOURS
A kayak sits you down at canal level, threading the quiet rii the big boats cannot reach. These 15 tours are priced and timed, honest about the paddling involved, and clear on which run by day and which at sunset.
Kayak Venice’s smallest canals with a local English guide, small group, all gear included, low-impact, and a calm new view of the city.
“We had a great experience kayaking in the Venice canals - our Irish guide was so knowledgeable and fun! We were traveling with our two boys (almost 13 and almost 10) and they loved it! Definitely recommend!”
Guided kayak in Venice at day, sunset, or night, with a small group and local instruction to explore canals and the lagoon.
“Kayaking on Venice's canals at dusk was magical, providing a unique way to view a unique city.”
Paddle Venice’s quieter canals and lagoon with a small-group premium kayak tour, guided in English, with gear, photos, and a souvenir bottle.
“Excellent trip. Some kayak knowledge is helpful to navigate. You will get a bit wet so plan accordingly.”
Paddle Venice canals in a small group, train with local coaches at a rowing club, then float past the Arsenale with guide photos included.
“The tour was an incredible way to see the city from a completely different view. We are experienced kyakers, but I think the route can be adjusted for any level of experience. Alexandra was an amazing guide who really told about history of Venice and her passion for her city. I completely understand why Venitoans would be proud of their history- highly recommended tour for anyone who has been in a kayak before!”
Paddle Venice’s canals at sunset with a small group, learn kayak basics from local guides, and get pro photos from a real rowing club stop.
“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. All equipment was exceptionally well maintained and lifejackets and skirts to protect you from getting wet we’re all clean. 3. Unlike the other company, these provided skirts 4. Access was from a proper decked pier with a ladder onto a boat and was much more stable than the other company we used. It was also…”
2-hour premium sunset night kayak in Venice. Glide through canals and the Venetian Lagoon with a small group, gear, and local guidance in English.
“Mike was great- lots of interesting info, comfortable pace and just an all around great morning on the water.”
Paddle Venice Lagoon by kayak with a local guide, visit Torcello and a historic rowing club, and escape mass tourism in calm channels.
“After a couple days in tourist-clogged Venice, it was an absolute treat to board an early morning vaporetto for Burano where I met my guide Filippo at the vaporetto stop. Together we strolled through the quiet and colorful streets of Burano to the local rowing club. After a briefing on Burano, the local fishing community and the award-winning Buranese gondoliers, we launched our kayaks and set off on our tour of Burano, Mazzorbo, and Torchello, traveling through tranquil canals only reachable by kayak and with a local guide. While we did not see flamingos on this trip, we did see a number of bird species and wild goats as we…”
Paddle Venice’s quiet north lagoon by kayak on a 4.5-hour eco-tour to Sant’Andrea Fort, with wildlife, Burano, and small-group guidance.
“Prima afwisseling als je een paar dagen In Venetië ben Victorie maakt het nog specialer Prachtige ervaring”
Kayak from a historic Venetian rowing club, learn water-sport traditions, then glide through Canareggio and Castello canals in a small group.
“Nico fué excellente, vale la pena Kayakear q ir en Góndola, una experiencia única”
Paddle Venice’s Northern Lagoon on a small-group kayak tour, get safety training first, cover 10 km, and learn about wetlands, birds, and island life.
“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!”
Paddle Venice at sunset on a 2-hour night kayak tour in small groups, with gear, guide, and free photos from Cannaregio canals.
“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.”
Private family kayak lesson in Venice: Castello canals, Medieval Arsenal, historic rowing club visit, photos included.
“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.”
Learn kayaking in Venice with gear included, a small-group lesson at a famous rowing club, then paddle near the Medieval Arsenal in Castello.
“Our family had a fun time. Aleksandra and Nico were great, taking time to teach a bit about the history of the club and teach our son how to properly paddle. Also, great pics!”
Paddle Venice’s canals on a 60-minute small-group kayak tour from Cannaregio with a local guide and included gear.
“Kayaking in the Venetian canals was awesome! Our guide Boris was super knowledgeable and not only instructed us on how to kayak, but also told us interesting stories and facts about the city. I would highly recommend kayaking with Boris to anyone who is seeking a unique and fun experience in Venice!”
Paddle a Venice canal on a 60-minute guided kayak tour from Cannaregio, small group, no experience needed, and escape the crowds.
“A lovely way to explore Venice and experience a different point of view. A chance to paddle down some quiter canals and into the lagoon and back again. Perfect if you are short on time. You can take clothes to change into there. It's a bit tricky to find, down the end of a side street but there is a sign on the door. Highly recommend it was a great experience!”
From the Basilica to the far lagoon — every experience, ranked.
