---
title: Learn to Row in the Venice Canals
lang: en
type: tour
city: Venice
country: Italy
price: 79
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 126
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Learn the standing stroke
rank_in_category: 1 of 5 (Boat Tours & Grand Canal)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-22
data_updated: 2026-10-04
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/learn-to-row-in-the-venice-canals/
---

# Learn to Row in the Venice Canals

**Guidekin's take:** A rowing lesson in the Venetian standing style with instructors born in the city, run by a sports association that restores traditional boats, starting at their workshop before the canals. Boat and equipment are provided and nothing else is listed; a city access fee may apply on some dates. 4.92 from 126 reviews at €79 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #1 of 5 in Boat Tours & Grand Canal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

We are a sports association that deals with the recovery and maintenance of ancient traditional boats.
We love to share our knowledge and passions with all travelers by introducing them to our laboratory / museum and the magnificent canals of Venice by learning the art of rowing accompanied by one of our prepared instructors born and raised in Venice

## Before you book

- Meeting point: You will find us in Fondamente Contarini…
- 4 start times: between 09:30 and 16:30
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €79: ages 3 to 9

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €79 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 126 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Venice On Board
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:30, 11:00, 15:00, 16:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22

## Reviews

4.92 from 126 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 124 of 126.

- 5 stars: 122 (97%)
- 4 stars: 2 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient teaching and quiet canals; a few report refused refunds when they cannot attend

**Praised:**
- Patient instructors who explain the rowing technique clearly
- Taking turns rowing a traditional boat through the canals
- Learning about Venetian boat history and restoration work
- Quiet residential canals away from crowded sightseeing routes
- Children and adults enjoying the practical lesson together

**Complaints:**
- Some report refund refusals after late arrival or requests to cancel

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-04-27 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Boat and equipment for rowing

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 11:00, 15:00, 16:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22
- 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

You will find us in Fondamente Contarini at a shipyard
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJTX0czeqxfkcRvD6mjXxh8jY

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 · #1 of 5** | €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 |
| [Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone](/italy/venice/tours/sunset-jazz-catamaran-cruise-with-aperitivo-and-live-saxophone/?format=md) | €80 | 1h 30m | 4.81 (305) | shared |
| [Colibri boat tour Venice : Private Tour of the Venice Lagoon](/italy/venice/tours/colibri-boat-tour-venice-private-tour-of-the-venice-lagoon/?format=md) | €80 | 50 min | 4.76 (151) | private |

Ranked #1 of 5 in Boat Tours & Grand Canal by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €79 to €95, median €80; typical length 1h 30m. 1 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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