Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Overview
You've never paddled before, right? If you're a first-time kayaker, this is the perfect option for you. We'll start from the basics, get a one-on-one lesson to get the necessary skills and confidence, then go on water.
We are Nicoló and Aleksandra, a young couple living in Venice. Members of a prominent rowing club, we practice water sports every day. We invite you to experience Venice by water with us. Let us show you Venice from another perspective — cultural, sports-oriented and local.
Learn to kayak in the authentic area of Venice - Castello, beautiful district famous for the Medieval Arsenal. We will take you to this unique Medieval site and immerse you in the history.
Visit the historically important Venetian rowing club, as it is the best place to immerse yourself in Venice's history, traditions, and contemporary life. By participating in our activities, you contribute to preserving this unique and historically significant site.
What's included
Kayak
Life jacket
Photo service
Paddle
Instructor
Clothes, shoes, hats, sunglasses
What to expect
Societa Canottiere Francesco Querini
20m · Admission ticket included
Visit to the rowing club Reale Società Canottieri Querini
Introduction to kayaking techniques
Basic Training in the Club
We'll start from the basics, get a one-on-one lesson to get the necessary skills and confidence, then go on water.
Visit the historically important Venetian rowing club, as it is the best place to immerse yourself in Venice's history, traditions, and contemporary life.
Arsenale di Venezia
40m · Admission ticket included
Lagoon + Arsenal
Training on the water
Learn to kayak in the authentic area of Venice - Castello, beautiful district famous for the Medieval Arsenal. We will take you to this unique Medieval site and immerse you in the history.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet at the entrance to the rowing club Reale Società Canottieri Querini. please, arrive 5-10 minutes in advance.
End point
We will meet at the entrance to the rowing club Reale Società Canottieri Querini. please, arrive 5-10 minutes in advance.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
During the classes, we often encounter waves of one foot (30 - 40cm) as well as other boat traffic.
If there is only one booking (a single participant) for a specific tour, time, and date, the guide may reschedule it to allow the single participant to join a shared group.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
