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Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon
Badge of ExcellenceVenice, Italy
- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Escape the hustle and crowds of Venice for this slow tourism adventure. Explore the city's lagoons through ghebi and sandbanks to visit islands that are only accessible by kayak. Admire the deserted islands while watching egrets and herons in their natural habitat. Visit, the home of Venetian rowing at the Rowing Association Vogaepara to learn about gondola techniques. Finish at the Isola Torcello to discover the history of Venetian settlement.
- Experience offered in English, Italian and Spanish
- Escape the crowds to islands untouched by mass tourism
- Relax under the guidance of a tour leader
- Discover the history of regatta's held in Venice
What's Included
- tour leader
- ticket entrance rowing academy and rental kayak price 30 euro cash for person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Fondamenta dei Squeri, 512, 30142 Venezia VE, Italy
the meeting point is at the arrival of the ferry in Burano
Start time
09:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Laguna di Venezia (Pass By)
Rowing Association Vogaepara
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Isola Torcello (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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tibor_k
it is a very special experience to experience the beautiful nature of the lagoon in all peace and quiet, with an excellently organised nature guide!
Reviews
4.5
22 reviews
tibor_k, Nov 2023
it is a very special experience to experience the beautiful nature of the lagoon in all peace and quiet, with an excellently organised nature guide!
Joyce_N, Aug 2023
We were met at the dock of Burano by Filippo, our tour guide and he gave us an unexpected walking tour of Burano as we made our way to the kayak launch. Our mother-in-law who is in her late 70's was with us but did not sign up for the tour since she thought it would be too much for her - Filippo offered to escort her on a two person kayak so she can sit back and enjoy the tour and take pictures - which she did. This was so kind of him and she loved every minute.
I am not an experienced kayaker and I loved every minute of the tour. You will definitely get a peak of a side of the Venetian Islands you would not have access to without a kayak! Since you are kayaking through an area only non-motorized fishing boats are allowed - you will get a great view of the fish and even have a few jump into your kayak - as they did with us! Our kids had to throw back fish into the lagoon!
Thank you Filippo and team for a wonderfully memorial experience!
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Tom_B, Jun 2023
Despite booking and paying in advance, we had no kayaking. They had our number, no call or text. No one ever showed up at the meeting place and we paid 350 euros (round trip for 7 people) to get to the island of Burano. Wasted both money and half a day. We asked lots of locals. No one knew where kayaks were for rent or anything about the tour. Needless to say, this was VERY disappointing! I would not book this tour. I will be looking for a refund when I get home.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
dishonest review i did not meet anyone at the meeting point at the scheduled time despite having my telephone number no one contacted me to ask for information or warn of any delays. i did not have any contact number no one asked me for a refund no one ever asked me contacted despite having all the data to do so, I only realized what happened after reading this review
Rudolf_P, Sep 2022
Absoluty fantastic. First a very interesting introduction of the rowing culture at the rowing club at Burano.
The tour itself was pure joy.
Flamingos, jumping fish..and we went right trough the heart of Torcello
It was an unforgettable experience and of course all because of Filippo the perfect enthusiastic guide.
Sarina_K, Jul 2022
They charged almost double as indicated, you have to pay a second time in cash. This should be included in the price shown.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
it cannot be said that the price is dishonest because everything that is included is well specified as it is well specified that there are 30 euros to be paid extra in cash for the rental of the kayak and also at the time of booking you receive an automatic message reminding you what's included and what's not. furthermore, you are asked to cancel the reservation if you do not agree on the extra costs and you will be refunded immediately in your case you did not participate in the tour due to personal problems( your cruise ship don t arrive in time in Venice) so you can not express any opinion on the experience that you did not participate and that you canceled at the last moment claiming to be fully compensated when the cancellation terms are also very clear ones
Lettie_W, Apr 2022
Our tour guide was really friendly and informative. We loved seeing parts of Venice that are otherwise inaccessible to tourists.
Matteo_M, Oct 2022
Esperienza magifica che consiglio a tutti. È molto di più di un divertente giro in kayak, insieme alla simpatica e preparata guida Filippo si scoprono posti incontaminati e nascosti che sono accessibili solo agli abitanti della laguna di Venezia.
Il tour è molto bello perché si è immersi nella vera realtà del luogo infatti si scopre il lato autentico dell'isola dei pescatori di Burano scoprendo i metodi di pesca tradizionali che rendono unica l'isola nel mentre che si gustano paesaggi bellissimi. È stato divertente ma anche facile imparare a usare il kayak, consiglio a tutti questa magnifica e unica esperienza.
Ulrich_T, Sep 2020
Ein wahres Naturerlebnis! Friedliche Stille, teilweise wellenlose Gewässer, Graureiher, wilde Katzen, sehr gute Tageszeit (16-18.30h). Engagierter, begeisterter Führer. Gute Einzelkajaks. Einblick in GEschichte der Entstehung von Venedig bzw. in heutige ökologische Probleme - z.B. die Erosion der Ufer durch Wellen (Motorboote!)
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