The other day, I took a Cultural kayak tour in Venice. History is my passion and being able to see the Arsenal and ask Nicolò questions was an awesome experience for me. The most exciting part was when the tour started at the historical rowing club. When you're there, you can see with your own eyes something that was not available to me, the traditional boats...
Il tour in kayak di Nicolò, veneziano doc e guida turistica professionista, è un tour impareggiabile. Non solo per la durata e la convenienza del suo tour rispetto agli altri a Venezia, ma soprattutto per il suo atteggiamento nobile nei confronti della natura, del turista e della sua amata città. Il giro tra i canali silenziosi di Venezia, lontano dalla folla, ti immerge...
Une très belle manière de découvrir Venise ! Notre guide, francophone, nous a montré la ville sous une autre facette, en nous amenant à travers de petits canaux sillonnant divers quartiers (Cannaregio...). La volonté de Cao Rio de promouvoir un tourisme plus durable est aussi à souligner, et on recommande vivement cette expérience !...
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before you book. If you have any questions, contact us in advance.
We provide you with all basic kayaking equipment: kayaks, paddles, life jackets. You should arrive in time with a suitable outfit: sports clothing (preferably synthetic or woolen, not cotton, better waterproof), sport shoes, a hat, and sunglasses. Make sure you have a bottle of water to stay hydrated. Please leave all precious things and documents at the hotel. We recommend placing items such as cell phones and cameras in water-proof containers or Ziploc storage bags for protection.
Children between the ages of 8 and 17 are welcome to participate in the tour, but⦁only in one double kayak with their parents or instructors (i.e., they cannot sail alone). A double kayak has only one place for one child. It will be possible to⦁accommodate a second child on a tour by providing a single kayak, however,⦁he or she should have a basic level of kayaking experience.
What are the participation restrictions and requirements for kayaking?
Physical exertion is required on our tours, they are sporty. Different paddling skills are required for different tours. You should know how to paddle or row a kayak, canoe, or other small rowed or paddled boat. During the tours, we often encounter waves of one foot (30 - 40cm ) as well as other boat traffic.
You should be in suitable physical condition (each paddler must be less 120 kilos and be able to enter kayak cabin size 80 cm long and 40 cm wide).
People with serious disabilities and pregnant women after the third month will not be accepted.
Be respectful of your kayak buddies and citizens' boats on the canals.
In the canals, as in the city streets, we respect each other. Let's take care of other guests in a group, and citizens on the canals. Your guide knows how to paddle politely among the boats and gondolas. Always follow his instructions, and collaborate with him. “Jump in the canal” is just a slogan, so please do not do it for⦁your safety.
What is more, we invite our guests to develop more active and sustainable tourism by doing sports, leaving no trace, and what is more, by collecting any rubbish found during the tour. Also, please be respectful of nature and do not damage or remove plants or wildlife.
One traveler may book one place and join a group. When there are no other participants for the same time slot, the tour becomes private for a single traveler and will cost an additional 20 euros.
The starting point for the tours is:Reale Società Canottieri Querini, Fondamente Nove, 6576, 30122 Venice VE. It is recommended to arrive 15 minutes beforethe tour starts. If you cannot find us, please call or WhatsApp us at this number:+393773340689
Don't use your phone or camera while you are paddling.It's prohibited to use phones or cameras during the tour, you will have to leave it in a locker. The guide will take pictures for you and send them to you after the tour.
It's okay if you film on a Go Pro or camera attached to a hat or life jacket since you can paddle freely.
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 tour, rest, do some exercises to⦁warm up your muscles, don't overeat or drink alcohol. Get ready to do sports physically and morally!
We do around 5 kilometerson the Cultural and Sunset tours, which are 2 hours long on the water. There's the Naturalistic tour that lasts 3 hours and we do 10 kilometers.