Venice: Sant’Erasmo, Vignole, and Lagoon Kayaking Tour Venice: Sant’Erasmo, Vignole, and Lagoon Kayak Tour
ID: GYG408530-741571
Category:
Birdwatching
Country: Italy
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Cruise around Venice lagoon and appreciate the natural beauty of the Sant’Erasmo and Vignole islands on this kayaking tour. Glide past the historic Sant’Andrea fort and Lazzaretto Nuovo island.
Discover the hidden side of Venice as you kayak through its islands, banks, and marshlands on this tour. Capture stunning pictures of the lagoon in an eco-friendly way.
Meet your guide in Venice and start your kayaking adventure. Learn paddling techniques and security measures to help ensure that your journey through the lagoon is comfortable and safe.
Paddle through the calm waters surrounding the city of Venice without the roar of a motor. Navigate around the verdant islands of Sant’Erasmo and Vignole which are known as the vegetable gardens of Venice as they used to provide the Republic with fruits and vegetables.
Float over the water looking for marine life until you reach the island of Lazzaretto Nuovo, where the concept of “quarantine” was invented in the Middle Ages to prevent Venice from getting sick during an outbreak.
Continue on to admire the 16th-century Sant’Andrea Fort. Finally, stop at Certosa island to view Venice and its unparalleled skyline from a unique perspective.
Highlights
- Feel the excitement of exploring the hidden parts of the city by kayak
- Float through the Venice lagoon in an eco-friendly way without a motor
- Discover the Sant’Andrea Fort which was built to protect Venice from its enemies
- Paddle confidently with a briefing on paddling techniques and security measures
- Get access to sights that are only accessible by small boats like kayaks
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The water bus ticket to Sant'Erasmo Island can be purchased on-board
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Meet your guide in the Combo internal yard near the well
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
