The 7 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.Amalfi Coast: Kayak & Snorkeling tour, sea caves and beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $58

Kayak from Maiori to Atrani, snorkel in crystal-clear water, explore sea caves and hidden beaches, with fruit snacks and photos.

“The guided were really kind and attentive. The views were amazing and we got to know more about Amalfi which was amazing. Refreshments were also provided.”

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