Thousands of tourists visit Venice and its islands every day. We will go where mass tourism has not yet managed to arrive, if you are looking for a slow tourism this tour is the one for you. You can enjoy the silence where nothing or no one passes. A tour inside the heart of the lagoon to discover its origins.
Posted By : Patricia_H
Awesome experience! Filippo is a very personable guide who can authentically speak about the local history, environment and culture. Length of tour (2.5 hrs) is just the right length, felt like we got some time in nature, learned a lot, and had a great time! And you *can* get to Burano by 9 a.m. from Venice on the 8:10 #12 from Fondamente Nove! Highly recommend this.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 16:15:29 
Posted By : 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!
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Posted On : 2023-11-07 10:19:57
Posted By : Curious454014
This is truly the best way to experience the islands of Venice! Felipo taught us so much about the history of the area and the environmental issues they are facing AND led us on a once of a lifetime kayaking trip around Burano, Mazzorba and Torcello! A fun and easy trip for beginners or experienced kayakers.
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Posted On : 2023-10-24 11:45:30 
Posted By : paulsc0tta
I found this online and thought that it would be a safe and enjoyable experience with the backing of tripadvisor but how wrong was that?
I paid in full using my credit card while still in the UK. My booked appointment was cancelled the day before I was due to take part but a new time was offered so I continued with the new time. I met the provider of the activity but there was not a single kayak or any boat of any description in sight which made me start to feel suspicious and this was correct as I was asked for an additional €60 in cash before I could progress to see a kayak. After a long debate in which I explained that I had paid in full and didn’t wish to pay more money in cash I had to walk away and have now taken this up with my Credit card provided to retrieve my payment.
Tourists beware that these people work in the Venice area and will financially hurt you if you are not prepared. I got a better kayak experience that I found in person for one fifth of the money in the same area only days later.
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Posted On : 2023-09-17 15:40:04
Posted By : liveinwilliams
This was the highlight of our visit to Venice. To see pristine nature and get the history of Venice and Burano directly from a native of burano was amazing. Phillips was friendly, knowledgeable and laid back. Our group was a mix of no kayak experience and someone who owns a kayak and we all still had a wonderful time. Highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-09-15 12:09:04
Posted By : Resort596881
Fantastic tour of natural parts of the lagoon away from mass tourism. Filippo was a great guide, knowledgable, friendly, and accomodating. Glad we did a kayak taster session before our holiday, so we could just jump in and go. Lifejackets included.
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Posted On : 2023-09-03 06:34:26
Posted By : Joyce_N
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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Posted On : 2023-08-15 12:48:38
Posted By : noelb27
Filippo was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local islands and lagoons. We were taken to places that you just can't get to normally or where tourists can get access to. So it was very peaceful, and you see the real beauty of the lagoons of Venice. Compared to the damage, the motorboats cause the islands. Very worth while but you need some upper body strength 💪
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Posted On : 2023-07-05 10:11:49
Posted By : Tom_B
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.
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Posted On : 2023-06-29 16:42:39
Posted By : keebs45
We took a kayak tour with Filippo last month and it was one of the best things we did on our Italy vacation. Filippo was very responsive leading up to the tour, even adjusting the start time due to weather. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and took us to some spots only accessible by kayak. We got to see a unique view of the area including the native flamingos. He also provided us with a ton of pictures and a cool video tour of where we went.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Venice area. Filippo was a fantastic guide, we really enjoyed this kayak tour.
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Posted On : 2023-06-27 11:26:41
