Top Venice Kayaking Tours

2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day

Escape the bustle of land and sail into the setting sun with a kayak tour around Venice. This small-group adventure takes you under Venetian bridges, along canals, and past colorful houses. With an instructor nearby, you’ll learn to use kayaks and paddles as you paddle 4-5 kilometers through the city. See more of Venice than you would on foot while enjoying included safety gear and photos.

4.9

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from $128

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

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

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

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from $115

Experience Venice from the water on this exciting kayak experience, perfect for families with children over the age of five and groups keen to explore the city from a unique point of view. You’ll receive basic training, a safety briefing and all necessary equipment at a historic rowing club before paddling your way through the canals. Along the way, hear about sports in the city and local culture and history.

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from $163

Private Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice

Private Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice

Escape the hustle and crowds of Venice for this slow tourism adventure. Explore the city's lagoons through ghebi and sandbanks to visit islands that are only accessible by kayak. Admire the deserted islands while watching egrets and herons in their natural habitat. Visit, the home of Venetian rowing at the Rowing Association Vogaepara to learn about gondola techniques. Finish at the Isola Torcello to discover the history of Venetian settlement.

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from $349

Per group

Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

4.6

(34)

from $46

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(55)

from $92

Venice Beginner's Kayak Tour: train & visit the Medieval Arsenal

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.8

(5)

from $70

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts on a fully guided day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano with a group of up to 22 people. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(8,594)

from $40

Price varies by group size

Venice: Kayak Tour in the canals from a unique POV

Venice is home to hundreds of attractions, making it difficult to cover the highlights in limited time. Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day tour of Venice checks off top sights. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace.

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from $93

Venice In a Day: St Mark's, Doges Palace Gondola Ride & City Tour

Venice In a Day: St Mark's, Doges Palace Gondola Ride & City Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(4,410)

from $129

Price varies by group size

Likely to Sell Out

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.5

(8,075)

from $23

Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice

Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as you go. Join our expert gondolier in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.

Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice

25 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.2

(1,053)

from $45

Likely to Sell Out

Learn to Row in the Venice Canals

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(121)

from $92

The only water sports school in Lido di Venezia. At Blue Moon beach you can have fun and play sports on the beach. The Stand up paddle course takes place in two phases: the first level, with the flat sea; second level, with the waves where you will learn to ride the waves with the S.U.P. The Surf Course is practiced when there are storms, our qualified I.S.A instructors will inform you when it is possible to surf and you can enter the water safely with us, learn the main maneuvers and use surfskate as a training method outside the waterfall. In our school you will find all the courses available and the possibility of renting equipment. Sport and fun guaranteed!

Stand up paddle and surf courses

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $64

Likely to Sell Out

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

The entrance lines at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice can sometimes feel like they last forever. Bypass the annoyance of waiting in long queues by prebooking a Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line tour. Perfect for those with a limited time in Venice, you’ll visit both big attractions with a guide leading the way and loading you with historical information you wouldn’t hear otherwise.

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Paddle your own kayak in the canals of Venice on a small-group guided tour of the city's waterways. Adventure-seeking travelers will appreciate the alternative to being steered in a gondola. Get a little exercise while enjoying a different perspective of the historic canals away from the crowds in the center of the city. Choose from a single or double kayak. No kayaking experience is necessary; instruction is included.

4.5

(2,182)

from $86

Venice: 60' Quick Kayak Tour with guide

1 hourFree Cancellation

Get a fresh perspective on Venice’s beauty and see the city from the canals on this small-group kayak adventure which lets you savor the colors of sunset on the water then navigate by flashlight. No experience is necessary: The stable, ride-on-top kayaks (either single or double) are simple to use, and with a maximum of six people in the group it’s easy to get personal attention from your guide.

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from $81

Venice: Kayak Tour in the Canals (Night + Sunset)

Escape the crowds and explore Venice’s quieter side with this kayak tour through the Venetian lagoon. Paddle around the historic islands of Sant’Erasmo and Vignole and visit a 16th-century fort only accessible by small boat. Learn about the history of this little-visited corner of the lagoon and spot local wildlife. You’ll also paddle past the islands of Lazzaretto Nuovo and Certosa to admire views of Venice from afar.

4.7

(11)

from $122

Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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from $196

Sup tour on the island of Burano in Venice

Unique sporting and eco-sustainable tour in Venice! You can visit the islands of the Venice Lagoon, by stand up paddle or kayak. By paddling you will be able to explore the lagoon with its ecosystems and visit the main islands with their monuments together with our qualified instructor. Throughout the journey we would be followed by a support boat in case anyone wanted to rest or take a break.

Sup and Kayak Tour in Burano

Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to Burano Lace Island

from $232

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(1,570)

from $58

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What are people saying about Venice

Learn to Row in the Venice Canals

Cecilia_H, Jun 2026

Family Fun in Venice’s Quiet Canals

Learning to row in Venice turned into one of those unexpectedly magical afternoons. The lesson was meant for my two teenage granddaughters, but before long all five of us, all women, were taking turns at the oars, laughing and cheering each other on. A group of university friends had bought a traditional long boat together and now spend their days teaching others how to row standing up. They were warm, patient, and wonderfully knowledgeable — the kind of instructors who make you feel capable from the moment you step aboard. My granddaughters started out a little hesitant, but the instructors’ easy humor and encouragement quickly melted that away. Soon they were grinning, determined, and completely in the moment. We glided through quiet, tucked away canals far from the bustle of the Grand Canal, feeling like we’d slipped into a secret side of Venice. It was peaceful, fun, and absolutely delightful. We’d book it again in a heartbeat.

Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

Leslie_S, May 2026

An absolute highlight of our trip.

Paddling through Venice's canals — including quiet backwaters most visitors never see — was magical, and our local guide brought the city to life with history and stories you won't get from a guidebook. It was a wonderful, active way to experience Venice from the water, and a hit with both the adults and our child. Highly recommend!

2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day

NAOMI_C, May 2026

Beginner-Friendly Kayaking Adventure Through Venice

We had an amazing time kayaking through the Venice canals! The small group size made it feel personal and relaxed, and our guide gave great direction the entire time. As beginner kayakers, we were a little nervous at first, but it ended up being completely manageable and so much fun. We loved that the tour included just enough Venice history without feeling like a lecture — mostly it was a unique, exciting way to experience the city from the water. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something different to do in Venice!

Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

Mark_P, Jan 2026

Kayaking in Venice is a...

Kayaking in Venice is a wonderful experience, highly recommended. This tour took us on a 5km tour of canals thin and wide. As a couple we were able to use a tandem kayak which was our preference. The tour advises that phones aren't to be used, but the guide takes photos and videos of you instead which was great. Thanks for a great tour, we'd recommend it to everyone!

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

Isabella_G, Jul 2025

Intimate, Peaceful, and Unforgettable – A Venice Must-Do With the best guide in town

JUST WOW. My boyfriend and I had a short trip to Venice, and this experience was hands-down one of the best parts of it seriously, don’t skip this! If you’re looking for something more personal and romantic (and way less touristy than a crowded gondola ride), this is the perfect choice. It was intimate, peaceful, and absolutely unforgettable. Instead of being packed onto a big boat or following the same old touristy routes, we got to paddle our own path through quiet canals, hidden corners, and breathtaking spots that most people in Venice never even get to see. It felt like we had our own secret adventure tucked away behind the city’s usual noise something special and totally our own. Our guide? A literal gem. Imagine if Italy itself had a son, that’s him. He was not only ridiculously knowledgeable about the city’s history, architecture, and waterways, but he also had this kind, welcoming energy that made the whole experience feel extra magical. He was patient and encouraging while showing us the ropes of how to navigate the two-person kayak, which made learning it actually really fun (and kind of a cute team exercise for us too!). One of my favorite parts was how he kept helping us get amazing photos — seriously, the man has a talent for angles and timing. I usually have to beg for good travel pictures, but not this time. He made sure we got all the dreamy shots with those postcard-worthy backdrops, and I was beyond happy with how they turned out. From gliding under quiet bridges to watching the light dance on the water while hearing stories of the city’s past, every moment felt surreal. We left not only with beautiful memories and cool new skills, but also with a deeper appreciation for Venice and its quieter, more authentic side. We will absolutely do this again next time we’re in Venice. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you. If you’re even thinking about it… just book it. You won’t regret it.