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Venice Kayak

Isola della Certosa, 30126 Venice, Italy
+39 346 477 1327
Ranked #26 of 48 tours in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Kayaking in Venice is a unique experience. Venice Kayak offers guided kayak tours in the city of Venice and in the lagoon. Paddle with us for a single...... more » Owner description: Kayaking in Venice is a unique experience. Venice Kayak offers guided kayak tours in the city of Venice and in the lagoon. Paddle with us for a single day or come for a complete kayaking holiday in Venice. « less
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Austin, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW
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My boyfriend and I booked a kayak trip with Venice Kayak on June 8, 2011. Rene was extremely helpful and provided us detailed instructions on where to go, when, and what to bring. He responded quickly to every annoying email I sent him. We took the number 42 vaporetto from San Zaccaria to the island of Certosa, a stop that... More

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Treviso, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

Venice Kayak is an amazing experience in Venice! Starting from a beach in Certosa’s Island, then around Venetian Arsenal, I felt like in a Canaletto’s painting: historical! Then, paddling in little canals, I saw venetians get out home by boat: crazies! Most of little canals are forbidden to motor boat, so only rowboats and gondolas admitted: nice! Tourists takes more... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

we were a group of four (aged 30 - 55) with mixed kayaking experience and we did a half day trip. we all thoroughly enjoyed the kayaking and Rene gave us a great tour of Venice with loads of information and history, all delivered with Rene's laid back sense of humour! great fun and a nice way to see Venice... More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

I *loved* the idea of kayaking through the beautiful canals of Venice, and was soooo excited to try this despite the high price tag. So much better than a gondola! The company largely delivered, and I was right, this is the only way to see the canals from close up. The kayaks were in good condition, the company provided all... More

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San Francisco, California USA
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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As a frequent kayaker, the idea of paddling the canals to see Venice for the first time sounded really exciting, and based on the other reviews I read here, Venice Kayak seemed like the way to go. Unfortunately, the reality was a complete disappointment, as this outfitter is highly irresponsible. With a trip to Venice planned for April 2012, I... More

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Austin, Minnesota
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012
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This is the best way to see Venice! I'm 47 years old, in decent shape (but not an athlete), traveled to Venice alone and previously kayaked two times. I was a bit worried at first about the weather being too cold in late January. No need to worry. Rene and Loretta took great care of me in providing the necessary... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011
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I first experienced Venice in a week long stay in 2009. It was magic, and like most people who visit, I fell in love with the place. But there was a feeling of something missing. The missing element was not being able to to truly experience the canals, which are the essence of Venice. Then I discovered VeniceKayak and the... More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011
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the best thing to see venice is with RENE from Venice-kayak. you cannot imagine how interesting this trip - without crowds of people, in this narrow mistiq channels. and dont forget to make kayaking at night and to burano!!!!!! THANK you , Rene1 More

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Northern Michigan
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011
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By far, my day paddle with Venice Kayak was the best experience I've ever had. A friend of mine found them online and we planned our week long Italy trip around this one activity. Our guide was incredibly knowledgable, personable, and a ton of fun. We paddled all over, but I won't ever forget paddling behind the music institute. We... More

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Mirano, Italy
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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