--- title: 2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 88 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 132 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Daytime kayak, gear and photos rank_in_category: 2 of 8 (Boat Tours & Grand Canal) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/2-hour-venice-canal-kayak-tour-premium-experience-by-day/ --- # 2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €88 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 132 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Venice Kayak ## What's included - Bottled water - All Kayak equipment needed for tour. - Free Photo Service ## Itinerary 1. **Embark on an unparalleled journey with our exclusive premium kayaking experie...** - Embark on an unparalleled journey with our exclusive premium kayaking experience in the enchanting city of Venice. Discover the hidden gems and historical wonders nestled within the secluded canals, expertly navigated by your seasoned guide. Delight in two hours of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 12:30, 16:30, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it ## Compared with other Boat Tours & Grand Canal | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 8** | €88 | 2h | 4.89 (132) | shared | | [Learn to Row in the Venice Canals](/italy/venice/tours/learn-to-row-in-the-venice-canals/?format=md) | €79 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (126) | shared | | [Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco](/italy/venice/tours/venice-sunset-by-typical-venetian-boat-with-prosecco/?format=md) | €95 | 1h 45m | 4.83 (546) | shared | | [Catamaran Spritz Tour](/italy/venice/tours/catamaran-spritz-tour/?format=md) | €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. 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