The 15 Best Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Italy

1.Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,731 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Kayak through Golfo Aranci to spot dolphins, snorkel Cala Moresca, then enjoy a Sardinian aperitif on Figarolo island.

“What a lovely and pleasant activity! You can see dolphins, fishes, and eat excellent Sardinian food in an amazing site! Manu and Maria, our guides, were there to give very useful guidance about dolphins, fishes, food and so much more! They've really helped in making a stress less activity, just enjoy the moment!”

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2.Castel Gandolfo Lake Kayak and Swim Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Kayak Lake Albano at Castel Gandolfo with a guide, then swim and eat pizza. Pickup from Anagnina, small group, about 3 hours.

“A wonderful experience! Friendly staff picked us up and dropped us off at the Anagnina station. Relaxing kayaking, swimming, and small pizza lunch. Beautiful escape from the city. Highly recommended.”

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3.Caves and Beaches Kayaking Tour with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 632 reviews · from $47

Kayak Capri's coast to hidden caves and Green Grotto light shows, with a swim and included GoPro photos from Capri Hydro.

“Such a unique way to explore Capri and its gorgeous coastline. We were a small group so we got to swim into one of the caves. The guide was fun and knowledgeable. They took photos using a GoPro and shared with us. Highly recommend seeing this gorgeous island this way! More worth it than Blue Grotto!”

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4.Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Paddle your own kayak on Lake Como from Bellagio. Small-group tour with safety coaching, a quiet peninsula route, and Alpine views.

“We absolutely loved this kayak tour. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable. The views were amazing. The water was lovely and still. You could sort of go at your own pace and didn’t feel rushed, which I liked. It was the best thing we did in Bellagio! Would absolutely recommend it.”

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5.Popes’ Lake, Kayak Tour with Swimming & Roman Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 568 reviews · from $45Best value

Guided kayaking on Rome’s Lake Albano with swim at a kayak-only beach, stories of Castel Gandolfo, and Roman pizza. All gear and transport included.

“loved this activity. very easy to get from rome. the guide was great and the paddle was easy. very tranquil. the little turtles were a bonus. a lovely way to spend a couple of hours .”

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6.Real Venetian Kayak – Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 518 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Paddle Venice’s tiny canals by kayak with a local English guide, gliding into quieter water and learning city culture in about 1h40.

“The approach to the shop seems strange, but it leads to the best way to see Venice beyond the tourist hot spots. Being low on the water, among the taxis and private boats is a completely different perspective. Venice gets so quiet once you're away from the main places where people gather and you find yourself relaxed, totally immersed in the water and the scene around you. Prior kayaking experience is not required, but it will make your experience easier. The channels are not difficult to navigate, and your guide will tell you how to move through the other boat traffic while keeping yourself safe. It's not physically demanding and…”

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7.Kayak tour with aperitif and dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Kayak Cala Moresca near Olbia with snorkeling and a Sardinian aperitif on Figarolo Island, plus serious dolphin-spotting odds.

“We had a great time with Kayaking Moresca. They guided us to some very cool spots for snorkeling and for snacks and drinks. Loved it. Would definitely do it again.”

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8.Kayak experience with Carnassa Tour in Cinque Terre + Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Kayak Monterosso’s coast with Carnassa, small-group park guides, then snorkel in a cove. Includes gear, showers, and storage.

“Wonderful way to see hidden treasures of Cinque Terre! The snorkeling was amazing!! Our guide was an absolute delight!”

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9.Private Tour explore Vulcano Island by Kayak & Coasteering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $217

Kayak and coasteer Vulcano’s thermal caves, swim in bubbling bays, and paddle past fumaroles. Small group, equipment included.

“Très bon guide ! Avec une excellente réactivité.”

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10.Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 318 reviews · from $63

Kayak Venice with a guide through Cannaregio canals and the lagoon, day or sunset. Small group, safety briefing, life vest included.

“Daryl was amazing. My first time kayaking, he is very supportive and patient. . My arms are sore hahaha i dont do workouts and i didnt know i need to row that hard. I just stay afloat and im happy hahaha he told us “kayaking in venice is like being chased by a lion while eating gelato…” at the end of the session i kinda understand that. We caught up in the rain and since im that tired, he brought my kayak back and i just go back to the meeting point. Superb!”

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11.Kayak tour in Capri between caves and beaches. Photos included.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Kayak Capri’s caves and beaches from Marina Piccola, paddle past Green Grottoes and Faraglioni, plus free GoPro photos.

“Everything about our experience was fabulous, from the directions to the beach, our guide Francesco, to exploring. I highly recommend Capri Hydro for kayaking on Capri. It was one of our favorite activities we have ever done on vacation.”

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12.Golfo Aranci: Small group Kayak tour with Aperitif &dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Small-group kayak in Golfo Aranci, snorkel at Cala Moresca and Figarolo, with sardinian snacks and a dolphin watch.

“Very beautiful tour. The boats and equipment are of a high quality. Our tour guide Phillip was really professional, friendly and fun. The tour was very good organized and everybody in our group had a really great time.”

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13.Small groups Kayak tour from Sorrento to Bagni Regina Giovanna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Kayak from Sorrento to Bagni Regina Giovanna for an easy paddle, Roman ruins, and a swim in clear water with gear and photos.

“Good tour with a swim. Well organized. Not very difficult for a beginner. Tour in an open sea to a Bagni Regina.”

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14.Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

SUP to Bagni Regina Giovanna from Sorrento with gear, lessons, Roman ruins, emerald pools, time to swim, small group.

“Friendly, energetic and fun instructors make this a great experience! This is a must do activity in Sorrento!”

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15.Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Local Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Kayak Sardinia’s protected coast, snorkel a marine cave with starfish, then enjoy a local fruit aperitif. Small-group, English.

“Un dia geniale in famiglia. Antonio i Marta molto gentile i amabile. Mar bravo, spiaggie meravigliose. Ciao tutti”

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