--- title: Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 587 duration_minutes: 100 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Paddle it yourself? rank_in_category: 8 of 8 (Boat Tours & Grand Canal) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/real-venetian-kayak-tour-of-venice-canals-with-a-local-guide/ --- # Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide **Guidekin's take:** 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. **Paddle it yourself?:** 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) ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 1h 40m - Rating: 4.72/5 from 587 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: RVK Real Venetian Kayak ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Venice Kayak Quick Tour | €65 / person | Italian, English | Duration: 1 hour Venice Kayak Quick Tour | | Venice Kayak Tour by day | €85 / person | Italian, English | Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes Venice Kayak Tour by day | | Venice Kayak Tour by night | €105 / person | Italian, English | Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes Venice Kayak Tour by night | ## What's included - Homologated Kayak - single Kayak (1 person) or double Kayak (2 persons) - Ergonomic paddle - Qualified English-speaking instructor/guide - Life Vest ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 11:30, 16:30, 17:00, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 20:30 - 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 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. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - 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 · #8 of 8** | €65 | 1h 40m | 4.72 (587) | 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 | | [2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day](/italy/venice/tours/2-hour-venice-canal-kayak-tour-premium-experience-by-day/?format=md) | €88 | 2h | 4.89 (132) | 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 | 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. 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