Top Venice Kayaking Tours

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from US$77

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.

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

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 US$117

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

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 US$125

Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

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from US$47

1 hour 20 minutes

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from US$82

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

Venice: Kayak Tour in the canals from a unique POV

Learn to Row in the Venice Canals

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from US$95

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from US$94

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.

Venice: 60' Quick Kayak Tour with guide

1 hourFree Cancellation

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

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from US$83

1 hour

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from US$71

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

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from US$40

Price varies by group size

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

Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice

25 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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.

Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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from US$200

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

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.

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

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from US$140

Price varies by group size

Grand Canal Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™

Experience the magic of Venice on a small-group gondola ride through its enchanting canals, led by skilled gondoliers. Glide beneath centuries-old bridges, marvel at the Grand Canal, and enjoy stunning views of St. Mark’s Square and San Giorgio Island. Enhance your journey with a visit to the Gondola Gallery to uncover the history and craftsmanship of Venice’s iconic gondolas, see an original gondola on display, and take a 3D journey through Venice across the centuries.

Grand Canal Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from US$53

Private Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice

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.

Private Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice

from US$356

Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from US$59

Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon

Discover Venice from the water on this kayak experience, ideal for beginners, families with children over the age of eight, and those keen to explore a different side of the city. You’ll meet at a local rowing club before paddling out into the Northern Lagoon, an important wetland for wildlife and birds. As you pass by islands including Murano, you’ll learn about the landscape and its geography.

Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon

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!

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from US$142

Stand up paddle and surf courses

1 hourFree Cancellation

from US$65

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

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

from US$237

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Karen_S, May 2026

Venice Kayak Tour

We had a wonderful time on our kayak experience in the canals of Venice. Our guide was friendly, patient and informative regarding both the history and daily lives of Venetians. The area we kayaked was relatively quiet without too much traffic from private boats or water taxis, but you will definitely be sharing the canals so be sure to follow your guides instructions. You don't need to be an expert kayaker to enjoy, but some small level of experience is helpful. Venetians view their boats much like we view our cars, so showing the same respect is expected (trying to avoid hitting them or pushing off with a paddle) which can be a little stressful. Canals are narrow, so a single-person kayak is suggested as it is more easily controlled, especially on some of the tighter turns. That said we had a two-person kayak and managed fine. This is a water sport, so expect to get a bit wet. I'm a larger guy, so our kayak sat a bit lower in the water, making it more susceptible to some overlap from waves created by passing boats, especially during the short time spent out in the lagoon. Meeting point can be a bit tricky. It's at the end of a small alley that ends in a canal. There is a wood door on the right all the way at the end. We arrived a bit early so the door was closed, which is normal while they are out on a tour. I believe there is always someone there who will answer if you knock. Don't be confused or alarmed by the lack of visible kayaks when you get there. The put in point for the kayaks is actually inside the building. We could see the church where Amazon owner Jeff Bezos got married directly to the left of the entry point. They do have a bathroom available for guests as well as complimentary lockers to store any you don't want to get wet! They also provided the use of a water-proof clear pouch for your phone if you want to take pictures!

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!

Learn to Row in the Venice Canals

Justin_S, Apr 2026

Best way to ride the canals

This was one of our favorite activities of our entire grand tour. While planning you’re going to think to pay to get a quick gondola ride in Venice but if you have the time seriously consider this. It was just my wife and I (and our guide Emiliano). He and his friends have an organization that works to restore boats and gondolas and keep the art of gondolas alive (which is facing some issues as you’ll learn about). But as for the rowing: we learned a bit about the boats, how to row (very specific and takes time to master but you can pick up some basics which they’ll teach you). Then, you get taken out and rowed around before getting the chance to do it yourself. The canals are charming but because of location are not crowded like the main canals would be. You get much more charm and relaxation. Really wonderful.

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.

Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

Nikki_R, Jun 2025

Lovely break from the city

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 water bus will get you to the correct place.