Daytime kayak, gear and photos in our Boat Tours & Grand Canal comparison.
Trade-off: Not recommended in pregnancy or with heart conditions.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A daytime kayak run through the quieter canals from a base in Cannaregio, with wetsuits, dry bags, life vests and gloves provided, bottled water and photos taken along the way. Not for pregnant travellers or anyone with heart trouble, and a city access fee may apply on some dates for day visitors. 4.89 from 132 reviews at €88 per person for 2h.
Our tour is a unique way to see the local Venice away from all the crowds. We explore areas that provide both a historical and modern perspective about Venice. Every Venice Kayak tour starts from our base in Cannaregio. Your guide will brief you on the route and safety procedures. Then, guests will be led to the gear where we have sun hats, dry bags, life vests, gloves and wet suits to help make your kayaking more comfortable. Once we are suited up you will be led to the kayaks where your professionally certified guide will give you a few lessons on kayaking properly through Venice. Once the guide sees you are set, it is time to go inside Venice to explore some truly hidden places. Throughout the tour your guide will take pictures so that you can remember the experience forever.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 8 | €88 | 2h | 4.89 (132) | shared |
| Learn to Row in the Venice Canals | €79 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (126) | shared |
| Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco | €95 | 1h 45m | 4.83 (546) | shared |
| Catamaran Spritz Tour | €40 | 1h 30m | 4.84 (122) | shared |
Ranked #2 of 8 in Boat Tours & Grand Canal by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €95, median €80; typical length 1h 30m. 1 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 8 Boat Tours & Grand Canal
This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 12:30, 16:30, 17:00. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.
Venice Kayak has a new operating base in Cannaregio (not in Certosa). If you type "Venice Kayak" on Google, the Certosa office will show up. However, if you insert the address you can find on Viator, Google Maps will take you right in front of the meeting point.
Venice Kayak has a new operating base in Cannaregio (not in Certosa). If you type "Venice Kayak" on Google, the Certosa office will show up. However, if you insert the address you can find on Viator, Google Maps will take you right in front of the meeting point.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |