Real Venetian Kayak - Venice Tour

We’ve been taken part at many different guided activities in Italy during the past few years, we are experiences travellers. But with this Kayak tour we had our worst ever experience. We’ve booked the tour for 3 persons, and paid 255 euro in advance. We called the organisers 10-15 min before the beginning of the tour to inform them we’ll be late (we drove 120 kms to reach there). No-one answered the phone. Despite of that we ran through Venice to arrive as soon as possible. However we arrived late, we reached the group in the moment of leaving. We asked the participants who is the guide of this tour - and as later it turned out - the guy who said “I don’t know” - was one of the organisers and paddled away. After that we ran alongside the channel to reach the organiser at the front of the group, who directed us the the guy who denied 1 min. ago that he was a guide. Finally when he was willing to speak to us, he was condescending and dismissive. He just said, it was our fault, and we can go away. In our opinion it was hurtful, humiliating and insensate. During the past years it already happened once, that we were late, and the organisers called us to make sure we are on our ways and everything is ok with us (we are able to travel up to 1-2 hours to certain programs and sometimes unexpected circumstances occur). As we had to give our phone no. during booking process, they also had the chance to do that - or at least answer the phone when we called them. So we paid 255 EUR for being humiliated.

We had a fantastic time. My husband, 31 year old daughter and I so enjoyed wandering through parts of Venice by kayak. It definitely gave us a more intimate view of the city. You don’t have to be a seasoned kayaker.

Small group (4 kayaks) plus guide all around canals and a little open water. Helpful guide —watched for larger boats in canals.

3 words: thrilling, terrifying and calming. I thought it would just be rowing through the canals but then we were lead to the main lagoon and the water was super choppy. I thought I would get tipped over in my plastic bottle made kayak but nope! Did get wet a lot but that’s fine. The rest of the path was back to calm throughout the canals. George was a great guide but it would be hard to hear him if you were too far behind. He did a great job explaining the area!

We had an amazing time on this tour. William was not only patient and informative when it came to teaching us how to Kayak, but his extensive historical insight and knowledge made for a very interesting experience. Kayaking through the canals of Venice was a lot of fun and I would highly recommend giving this a try, regardless of your kayaking experience. It’s a very unique way to see the city and you’ll have some engaging commentary and a lot of fun along the way!

Had a fab time kayaking the canals in Venice. Only one out of five had done it before but that wasn’t a problem at all. The guide went at a suitable pace for all

The “back” guide and I got behind because I am not a good kayaker, he gave me all the history of venetians and we went our own route. Amazing staff and experience 10/10.

So much fun! A great way to see and learn about Venice from a different vantage point. It’s one of the coolest things I’ve ever done.

The tour was great! Our guide was very knowledgeable and safety was his priority. It was neat seeing the city from that perspective.

Great alternative way to experience the Venice canals. Our guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and really patient. This was our first time kayaking and some of the canals were a little intimidating as they were quite narrow. However, our instructor was really supportive and on hand if you needed. We would recommend the 8pm onwards slot, as it was much cooler and we got to see the sun set. Wear comfortable clothes that you aren’t afraid to get a little wet, and if possible a small towel to dry yourself off afterwards. Overall, a fantastic experience!