Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

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Moderate Group Workout for Adults: Suitable for Intermediate Kayakers. Ever sailed under the Venetian bridges, along Venetian canals? Or visited a Venetian rowing club? Venice has a long tradition of water sports, do you know? We are Nicoló and Aleksandra, a young couple living in Venice. Let us show you Venice from cultural, sports-oriented and local perspective. Improve your kayaking skills in authentic canals of Cannaregio or Castello; visit the historically important Venetian rowing club, as it is the best place to immerse yourself in Venice's history, traditions, and contemporary life. Sport is history, so explore history through sports as well! What is the program of the class? Visit to the rowing club; Paddling instructions; Training on the water.

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €10 access fee.
• Physical exertion is required on our classes, they are sporty. You should have experts/medium paddling skills. You should be in suitable physical condition (each paddler must be:  less  than 120 kilos for men, less that 100 kilos for women; and be able to enter kayak cabin size 80 cm long and 40 cm wide) and mental condition to participate in sports activities, including dangerous ones, and to be free from any impediment disorders. People with serious disabilities and pregnant women after the third month will not be accepted. People with serious disabilities and pregnant women after the third month will not be accepted.
• Two double kayaks are provided for each class. When there are only adults in a group, the guide decides on the spot who uses the double kayak based on their physical abilities.
• The class can be cancelled by the instructor in the following cases: 1. Bad weather conditions: strong winds, rain, fog, lightning and tornadoes, events, demonstrations, strikes or other conditions that make the class unsafe or impossible. A trainee will be contacted to arrange a rescheduling for the cancelled class. 2. If a trainee arrives drunk or drugged. 3. If a trainee does not meet the requirements mentioned above.
• During the classes, we often encounter waves of one foot (30 - 40cm) as well as other boat traffic.
• The class can be rescheduled by the instructor if there are any changes in working hours or internal works in the club in connection with important sporting events or any other circumstances related to the club's internal processes.
• Paddling is a sport activity. It requires strength, concentration, attention, and a positive state of mind and body, so make sure you're prepared. Before the class, rest, do some exercises to warm up your muscles, don't overeat or drink alcohol. Get ready to do sports physically and morally!
• Don't use your phone or camera while you are paddling. It's prohibited to use phones or cameras during the class, you will have to leave it in a locker. The instructor will take pictures for you and send them to you after the class. It's okay if you film on a Go Pro or camera attached to a hat or life jacket, since you can paddle freely.
• * Children between the ages of 8 and 17 are welcome to participate in the class, but only in one double kayak with their parents or instructors (i.e., they cannot sail alone).
• If there is only one booking (a single participant) for a specific tour, time, and date, the guide may reschedule it to allow the single participant to join a shared group.

Reviews(55)

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R2347XMmartins

October 9, 2025

An evening adventure with show

Our guide was very friendly, explained everything well, locked the valuables and helped us get out and in. On the tour he told interesting stories about the respective places in the channels. He also did a heroic feat on this tour 😉 👍🏻.

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Valentina F

August 24, 2025

Seen a magical Venice, to be repeated!!!

Wonderful experience thanks to Nicolò's expert and professional guide who took us to unique corners of Venice! If you are looking for a fun and cultural adventure it is the one for you! It is worth trying at least once in a lifetime!