Kayaking in Venice Blog by Real Venetian Kayak

Venice tours in Italy based on water activities like kayaking, taking a motorized cruise, and boating on gondolas bring a whole new perspective to the city. In fact, seeing life from the water brings visitors into the real world of the local Venetians. Kayak tours around the quieters backwaters of Venice leave the busy tourist […]

Venice is built on 117 islands and they’re connected by 400 bridges. Two transport options include getting around in boats or walking. Imagine a life without cars and trucks? Imagine going to Venice and not getting on a kayak, a gondola, or a water bus? When you visit Venice in Italy, you will go boating […]

Venice, Italy, comes with all the charm of historic buildings, and busy canals. The ambiance and history of the city make it a top attraction in Italy. Literally constructed in a huge lagoon, the “floating city” actually includes over one hundred islands. These are linked by bridges and canals. When you visit Italy, it’s useful […]

Venice, Italy oozes romantic charm from any angle. But you don’t need to walk to all the attractions. Did you know that you can access romantic spots by kayaking? If you’re looking for romance, experienced tour guides who know the city intimately are on hand to take you to places you wouldn’t see otherwise. Discover […]

Venice, Italy becomes a mecca in the summer months. Huge crowds of tourists pour into Venice, cramming the canal boats and inflating prices everywhere. The best hotel prices and the least number of other visitors come during the cold months of November through February. February’s a bit of an exception, as cool weather or not, […]

Venice tours and vacations attract people because of the canals. Gondolas, boating of all kinds, including kayaking are top attractions to the ancient city. When the high tides arrive, most often in November and December, visitors to the city may become apprehensive due to the flooding. Most years, however, these bring no danger at all. […]

Venice tours in Italy usually take in the Canal Grande, a ride in a gondola, the iconic Rialto Bridge, and St. Mark’s Square. Of course, these are all things that need ticking off on your bucket list. But there’s much more to Venice than old buildings and black boats. Here are some of the other […]

Best things to do in Venice, Italy, during winter include enjoying life as the Venetians do. As the departing summer crowds return the city to a slower pace, why not consider a vacation with a change of lifestyle? When you visit Venice in winter, you’ll discover a range of activities from enjoying great food to eco-friendly […]

Italian version below. What you need to know about the new order about Venetian waterways From the 1st of August 2018, there are new stricter rules about waterways and water traffic in Venice for small, rowing boats like kayaks, canoes, “jole”, sup and similar. The modification of an article of this order (n° 274 del 22/04/2015 […]

There are many more options for things to do in Venice with kids beyond visiting St. Mark’s Square and the island of Murano. Here are a few of our top recommendations for visiting Venice with kids. Venice Rooftop Views One of the first activities nice for families is to get a birdseye view of Venice […]

Kayaking in Venice is one of the most incredible experience you can have in a city built on the water. But, if it’s your first time on a kayak, you should know a couple of things before starting paddling around and have a safe tour with us. 1. Kayaks are stable but don’t forget they […]

It’s not a mystery that, especially in winter, in Venice, there’s high tide. Everyone knows that Venice is called the floating city or (also) the flooding city. Don’t worry; the second one is barely true. The high tide phenomenon is natural, and in Venice, it’s quite frequent during the coldest period of the year. This […]

If you want to experience a day on a kayak, bring your kids along. Kayaking in Venice is absolutely safe, and your kids will love it. We know that kayaking seems a dangerous sport, but if you respect a couple of rules, everything is going to be alright, even with your kids on board. There […]

Venice is one of the most romantic cities in the world, even if you visit it on a kayak. Even if you’re new to kayaking, you don’t have to think you can’t live this experience at its best. We wrote some kayaking tips you should read to reassure yourself. Venice has infinite romantic around the […]

Kayaking in Venice is easier than you think, but you have to respect some water traffic regulations. You have to consider that Venice canals are like roads in a common city, to go around you need to know its rules. Here’s some useful kayaking tips that will make your kayak experience easy and freeweeling. 1. […]

Even if rowing was basically the only way to get around the lagoon, a few people know that the Venetian rowing technique is unique. Venetians invented this way of rowing a boat to cover long distances in less time, since they had to adapt their lives quickly to their new home, after the Hun’s invasion: […]

If you are coming to Venice in July, on the third Saturday of the month you cannot miss one of the most important feasts of the year: the Redentore feast. This is a very special day for Venetians since the whole city celebrates the anniversary of the end of a terrible plague, which killed several […]

When you come to Venice on vacation, putting some weight on is part of the game. Like the rest of Italy, Venice is a place where to taste a lot of different and yummy dishes, the problem is that you won’t say no to them. How can you refuse a portion of a delicious fried […]

Have you ever seen the Vogalonga? It’s a non-competitive rowing regatta in Venice, where everyone can participate. The Vogalonga is now at its 43rd edition and will take place on Sunday, June 4. Any kind of rowboat can participate, there are no limits in terms of weight, size and numbers of rowers. This amateur race […]

In a city full of history and things to see as Venice, deciding what to visit can be hard if you have just a couple of days. Venice is an incredible city, with thousands of things to see at every corner but which are those that you must see during your vacation? We have selected […]

If kayaking in Venice during the daylight hours is an experience you won’t forget, doing it at sunset will go beyond your expectations. Sunset in Venice is amazing. Let’s imagine the sun reflecting its colors on the water, the sky turning red with some shades of pink and orange and and an absolute quiet all […]

Venice is a city built on water and as you may know, during the Serenissima Republic, the main entrance of all its beautiful buildings were built facing the canals. In the days of the Serenissima Republic, nobles used to travel around Venice in a gondola, while servants used to go on foot. This is basically […]

There are so many adventures and activities that you can do in Venice and on its canals. You can take a vaporetto, you can get a gondola ride, you can walk all around the city, but you also can kayak throughout its canals.