Tours/Lake Tahoe/Lake Tahoe's West Shore Best Shore Kayak Tour
Viator · group up to 8 pax

Lake Tahoe's West Shore Best Shore Kayak Tour

4.7(29)Lake Tahoe1 hour
VIATOR4.5(13)TRIPADVISOR4.8(16)

Description

Explore the historic western shore of magnificent Lake Tahoe on this 2 1/2 hour guided tour.  Paddle out on crystal clear, snow-fed water while hearing colorful stories of the west shore's most prominent landmarks and important personalities.  This is the perfect tour for families and visitors looking to learn more about this treasured landscape on an easy paddle near Tahoe City.   **Please note the cost of the tour is $75.00 per person with a 2 person minimum - if selecting the "double" option it will automatically fill spots for 4 people. If your party has only 2 people chose "single" kayak tour and if you prefer a tandem/2 seater kayak just call the shop after booking and we will adjust the boat type for you.**

Tour Options

Historic West Shore Kayak Tour
  • Kayak Tour: 3-hour guided kayak tour around the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Highlights

Guided, 2 1/2 -hour tour
Kayak, life-jacket, and paddle

What's included

Included
Guided, 2 1/2 -hour tour
Kayak, life-jacket, and paddle
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drink

Traveller Ratings

4.7
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Booking subject to cancellation if minimum required guests (2 people) has not been met and if no other parties have booked that tour for the same day, we will still launch the tour if you are willing to pay the price equivalent of our minimum number of people.
  • Children under 5yrs are not permitted
  • All guests must carry a lifejacket
  • Guests 14yrs and younger are required to WEAR their lifejacket
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
  • Please provide your contact number at time of booking so the tour operator can follow up with important information about your tour

Reviews(29)

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patriciarD189BI
June 16, 2026
Great morning kayaking!

Excellent, low-key, relaxing kayaking morning with Ashton. He was adaptable to various skill levels and included moments of reflection along with the paddling. He shared history of the lake and area as well other local stories. Our group of 4 had a fantastic time.

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Angela_K
June 11, 2026
Great family fun

This is a leisurely outing, great for families of all ages and abilities. Our guides Si, Annette and Dean were so much fun and very knowledgeable.

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Rebekah L
May 24, 2026
Beautiful and worth it!

It was beautiful! The water was so clear. Makaylin was so friendly and knowledgeable. We didn’t feel rushed at all. It was a great time!

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Barry_C
September 16, 2025
The guide was very...

The guide was very informative, He was very aware of my 88 year old sister and her capabilities. He treated her with respect and made it fun for her.

Operator response

Glad you had had a great time! Please come back and visit us.

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Leanore_C
August 21, 2025
Lake Tahoe’s beauty

Perfect day to explore Lake Tahoe and learn about the history of this beautiful lake. Our guide, Henry, was very knowledgeable and helpful.

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chrishL6743PT
July 11, 2025
Fun, history and phenomenal sights!

Awesome trip, lot’s of details and history on this tour. Davis was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and interactive. He took great pictures and shared them right after the trip. Would highly recommend this tour!

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Suzan F
June 27, 2025
Outdoor Beauty

Beautiful day spent paddling on Tahoe- Simon provided great info and commentary about the lake and surrounding areas. Well worth the trip!!

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Lora_C
June 23, 2025
Relaxing but lack of communication

This was a relaxing kayak trip on the lake. I had a day to myself so decided to kayak with a group instead of solo. The only issue I had was with communication. I originally booked for 9am on a Friday morning and that tour was canceled due to high winds. Totally understandable however I didn't receive notice of the cancellation and sat on the beach waiting for 30 minutes before I called the operator. They were able to reschedule me to the next day and I enjoyed the experience.

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geraldinem939
October 28, 2024
Great kayak experience!

The kayak experience exceeded what we thought. First, it was a perfect day in the cold October and Lake Tahoe was peaceful with clear skies at 47deg F. But what topped it all was our experience with Gio , the kayak tour guide. He gave us clear instructions on how to use the oars for kayaking and some precautions in the water/kayak. He was very helpful and made our experience truly remarkable. My first time kayaking experience conquered my fear! Thanks a lot Gio! I would highly recommend this tour activity in North Lake Tahoe.

Operator response

Hi! Thank you for visiting Tahoe and for choosing to explore the lake with us. Despite the cold temps in October, we were stoked that you all still wanted to go out on the water. We'll be sure to pass on your positive feedback to Gio - he said he had an absolute blast with you all! We hope you visit us again!

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Trek07304453360
July 1, 2024
Beautiful

We signed up for a group tour, but it ended up being just my husband and I. It was nice that it was just the two of us. Mack, the tour guide, was very nice and friendly. The water was calm and peaceful and it was a great way to start the morning.

Operator response

Hi! Thank you for booking with Tahoe City Kayak. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the calm waters and peaceful morning. We hope you join us again!

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