Cultural Kayak Tour: Discovering the City’s Canals

Moderate Group Workout for Adults – Suitable for Intermediate Kayakers

Have you ever sailed under the Venetian bridges and along the canals? Or visited a Venetian rowing club? Venice has a long tradition of water sports—did you know?

I am Nicolò, a Venetian living here and a member of a prominent rowing club. I practice water sports every day and invite you to experience Venice by water with me. Let me show you the city from another perspective—cultural, sports-oriented, and local.

You can improve your kayaking skills in the authentic canals of Cannaregio or Castello, beautiful districts known for the world’s first ghetto, the Medieval Arsenal, Venetian Gothic palaces, and Renaissance churches. The trip will include many historical insights.

You will also visit the historically important Venetian rowing club, the perfect place to immerse yourself in Venice’s history, traditions, and contemporary life. By participating in my activities, you help preserve this unique and historically significant site. Part of your fee supports the restoration and maintenance of the club.

Sport is history—so come explore history through sports as well!

What is the program of the tour?

Visit to the rowing club;
Paddling instructions;
Training on the water.

NB: You will participate in a group kayaking tour. Paddling is a sport and requires skills, experience in water sports or other sports. Make sure you meet the requirements and have experience in water sports.

NB: We will reach out to you to determine your level of experience. In some cases, the guide may transfer your booking to another group that has the same skill level as yours.

Important Information

What's included?

Instructor and guide

Kayaks (for free)
Paddles (for free)
Life jackets (for free)
Photo service (for free)

Please Note

Public transportation nearby

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.
Children between the ages of 13 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).
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.
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.

What do I need to bring?

Sports outfit.

You should arrive in a suitable outfit: sports clothing (preferably synthetic or woolen, not cotton, better waterproof). Make sure you wear sport shoes, have a hat and sunglasses with you. Make sure you're wearing the right outfit for the weather.

Water.

Make sure you have a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

No cell phones.

It's prohibited to use phones or cameras that occupy hands 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.