Cultural Kayak Class in Venice: advanced training in the city

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Duration:2 hours (approx.)
Location: Venice, Veneto

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Five-kilometer advanced workout for adults in groups, couples or single kayakers.

Ever sailed under the Venetian bridges, along Venetian canals? Or visited a Venetian rowing club? Venice has a long tradition of water sports, do you know?

We are Nicoló and Aleksandra, a young couple living in Venice. Let us show you Venice from cultural, sports-oriented and local perspective. Improve your kayaking skills in authentic canals of Cannaregio or Castello; visit the historically important Venetian rowing club, as it is the best place to immerse yourself in Venice's history, traditions, and contemporary life. Sport is history, so explore history through sports as well!

What is the program of the class?
Visit to the rowing club;
Paddling instructions;
Training on the water.

How many kilometers will we paddle?
We will do 4-5 kilometers.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• 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
• Physical exertion is required on our classes, they are sporty. You should have experts/medium paddling skills. You should be in suitable physical condition (each paddler must be: less than 120 kilos for men, less that 100 kilos for women; and be able to enter kayak cabin size 80 cm long and 40 cm wide) and mental condition to participate in sports activities, including dangerous ones, and to be free from any impediment disorders. People with serious disabilities and pregnant women after the third month will not be accepted. People with serious disabilities and pregnant women after the third month will not be accepted.
• Two double kayaks are provided for each class. When there are only adults in a group, the guide decides on the spot who uses the double kayak based on their physical abilities. 
• The class can be cancelled by the instructor in the following cases: 1. Bad weather conditions: strong winds, rain, fog, lightning and tornadoes, events, demonstrations, strikes or other conditions that make the class unsafe or impossible. A trainee will be contacted to arrange a rescheduling for the cancelled class. 2. If a trainee arrives drunk or drugged. 3. If a trainee does not meet the requirements mentioned above.
• During the classes, we often encounter waves of one foot (30 - 40cm) as well as other boat traffic. 
• The class can be rescheduled by the instructor if there are any changes in working hours or internal works in the club in connection with important sporting events or any other circumstances related to the club's internal processes. 
• Paddling is a sport activity. It requires strength, concentration, attention, and a positive state of mind and body, so make sure you're prepared. Before the class, rest, do some exercises to warm up your muscles, don't overeat or drink alcohol. Get ready to do sports physically and morally! 
• Don't use your phone or camera while you are paddling. It's prohibited to use phones or cameras during the class, you will have to leave it in a locker. The instructor will take pictures for you and send them to you after the class. It's okay if you film on a Go Pro or camera attached to a hat or life jacket, since you can paddle freely.
• * Children between the ages of 8 and 17 are welcome to participate in the class, but only in one double kayak with their parents or instructors (i.e., they cannot sail alone).

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : angela_w
The actual tour was great and the staff was friendly. All of us on the tour were told that we had to leave our waterproof bags and phones behind, it was very strongly insisted. Total BS, we missed the chance for fantastic photos from a really unique perspective. The guide took his and did take a few posed pictures of us but I was very disappointed at missing the chance to take my own. Also none of us had sunscreen or snacks, just a single water bottle each. The paddling was at a pretty fast pace through tight crowded canals and some extremely choppy and congested open water. Definitely worth doing, but take a small waterproof bag with your own camera/phone.
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Posted On : 2023-10-08 12:36:44

Posted By : kimbR1964IW
We had an amazing kayak tour with Cao Rio on the Venice canals. Great to experience canals that can’t be reached by foot and seeing the buildings from a different perspective. Nick was a fantastic guide, very informative about the history of Venice. Highly recommend this trip.
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Posted On : 2023-10-01 13:10:01

Posted By : alinegiordano
Superb discovery of Venice and its history with a passionate guide. Thanks to Nicoló and Aleksandra. They take the time and don't make us feel like strangers in a tourist trap, we haven't had this feeling any other time in Venice. Small group of 6 kayaks navigating between gondolas and other boats. Splendid photos included in the price.
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Posted On : 2023-09-24 20:14:58

Posted By : Relax51528127181
This is a great way to see Venice from unusual angle and to get the real feeling of the city. You see how this amazing city functions, you see the buty of the old buildings....unforgettable.
This is also a good way of combining some physical activity with site seeing. However, I have to give a warning here: in order to have a pleasant and enjoyable trip, you must at least to be able to keep your kayak on course and do the basic manoeuvring without a problem. In other words, you should have at least few hours of kayaking under your belt. The kayaks we used in a tour were a kind of large white water kayaks, 1- and 2- seaters. They are stable, easy to manage, but the technique they require is closer to a white water paddling (no rudder).
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Posted On : 2023-09-23 14:47:12

Posted By : maho82
Amazing tour, amazing guide, amazing city - an unforgettable tour. I can highly recommend this. You will see venice with other eyes.
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Posted On : 2023-09-02 10:26:43

Posted By : julieDBirmingham
What a fabulous way to see the quieter places in Venice. We had a lovely 2 hours kayaking the canals away from the crowds. We were looked after and guided really well and given great information about Venice, the parts you often don't see on a general visit.
We felt that we got to see a lot of the non touristy Venice and was so much more fun than taking a gondola ride fir example.
We were lucky that there was just the 2 of us on the trip, we went in a double kayak and were guided well.
Would recommend this to others definitely x
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Posted On : 2023-08-28 06:58:35

Posted By : 6mrv
The couple that run this event are really lovely. Very helpful and knowledgeable. The kayaks are what most people would consider to be canoes. Your legs are enclosed. If you have a little experience of kayaking you will be OK. The best part was crossing the lagoon to enter the canals, and the return to the boat club, from which the event runs. We travelled some canals with no pedestrian access which was interesting. Before you book, check how many other people will be in the group. We were unlucky in that some of the other kayakers had zero experience. So the first hour felt like we were watching a kayaking lesson. This hampered progress and was rather frustrating. You will be advised to leave your phones and cameras in a secure locker. Photos were supposed to be taken by the guide. Unfortunately only one picture was taken, which was disappointing. So take your own camera.
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Posted On : 2023-08-17 10:30:36

Posted By : Rob M
Wow, what an experience, a truly amazing way to see Venice.

The instruction on how to handle the kayak and history lesson given during our time with them was spot on.

I haven’t kayaked for 30 plus years and my kids have not kayaked before, but this wasn’t a problem.

The Canottieri Querini boating club is steeped in history and the staff are amazing.

The experience will stay we me forever, how many people can say they have kayaked around Venice

I would highly recommend them without hesitation.
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Posted On : 2023-08-13 11:12:13

Posted By : Anne D
A good novel way to see some of Venice. The other two times I have been to Venice there was no option of kayaking through it's canals. We got a rundown of the history of rowing in Venice, then we went on the kayaks ourselves. When you book the experience it doesn't tell you that kids below a certain age are required to ride with an adult, although this is flexible. The guide was nice but has not to date sent us the photo he took of us. I'll have to chase him. Also, the guide initially suggested two routes, one was largely in the lagoon. But the lagoon was very busy with large boats and very choppy. I think they should be aware that being out on the open lagoon with larger boats is more hazardous and less enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2023-08-08 17:23:17

Posted By : jordanhoppenheim
Nicolo and Aleksandra were both amazing guides and very knowledgable. We did a 630pm kayak and the sun set at the perfect time to end the activity. They took great photos and taught us history about Venice and how to recognize certain architecture. I would highly recommend doing this activity but keep in mind that it is definetely physical demanding and be ready to use a lot of arm strength.
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Posted On : 2023-07-30 02:41:36