Private Family Kayaking Tour: Discovering Venice

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For families: for wide range of kids from 5 to 17 years old, both with and without experience in kayaking. Cost-effective family offer at group price. We are Nicoló and Aleksandra, a young couple living in Venice. Members of a prominent rowing club, we practice water sports every day. Let us show you Venice from another perspective — cultural, sports-oriented and local. Improve your kayaking skills in the Medieval Arsenal and authentic canals of 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. By participating in our activities, you contribute to preserving this unique and historically significant site. This price applies to the whole family or group (not per person).

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Important Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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.
• During the classes, we often encounter waves of one foot (30 - 40cm) as well as other boat traffic.
• Two double kayaks are provided for each class. Children between the ages of 5 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). 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.
• 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.
• Fear of water
• Panic attacks
• Balance issues
• Sea sickness

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Steve_H

July 7, 2025 · via Viator

The best Venice experience.

The best Venice experience! Nic, our guide was amazing. So much knowledge of the city and its history. We paddled through some busy canals as well as the less well used, narrow waterways. A great way to see the city.