Paddle it yourself? in our Boat Tours & Grand Canal comparison. Choose the Quick kayak tier at €65 per person, with an instructor and equipment; children need an adult. Day and night tiers exist. 4.72, 587 reviews.
Trade-off: No hotel pickup; children only with an adult.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Paddle the canals in a single or double kayak with a qualified instructor, seeing the main monuments from water level and back canals off the main routes; day, night and quick tiers are offered. Kayak, paddle and life vest are supplied, children must be with an adult, and hotel pickup is not included. 4.72 from 587 reviews at €65 per person.
Enjoy 100 minutes guided kayaking tour in Venice with highly qualified guides to let you see many different aspects of an incredible city.
We will visit all the hidden gems of Venice that only locals know. You will get to see the main monuments of Venice from a different point of view, directly in contact with nature. We strongly believe in sustainable tourism. We love our city. It is fragile and needs to be treated kindly. Kayaking in Venice means discovery its intimate part, the most hidden and beautiful places, without any negative environmental impact.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 8 | €65 | 1h 40m | 4.72 (587) | shared |
| Learn to Row in the Venice Canals | €79 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (126) | shared |
| 2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day | €88 | 2h | 4.89 (132) | shared |
| Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco | €95 | 1h 45m | 4.83 (546) | shared |
Ranked #8 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, 11:30, 16:30, 17:00, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 20:30. 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 22, 2026.
Go to "Fondamenta de la Sensa", after the Hotel "Ai Mori d'Oriente" on your side, you'll find a small street going inside. Take it, walk a few meters and you'll be at the starting point.
Go to "Fondamenta de la Sensa", after the Hotel "Ai Mori d'Oriente" on your side, you'll find a small street going inside. Take it, walk a few meters and you'll be at the starting point.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |