Top 4 Canoes & Kayaks Tours

1.Castel Gandolfo Lake Kayak and Swim Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Paddle Lake Albano with guides such as Alex, Michael, or Francesco after a short lesson on shore. You’ll pass Le Macine, the Pope’s diving board, and old hermits’ houses, then stop for a swim, water, and pizza. Pickup is available from Anagnina Metro station.

“This was a ton of fun, especially you like a little more physical activities than the average walking tour. The lake was beautiful, very still and good temperature. October was a great time to go, not many ppl on the lake but still very nice weather. It got a little breezy at the end of the tour but not too bad (I still jumped in the lake for a quick swim!). Pickup was easy as well as the old train car you meet at is impossible to miss if you’re coming on the subway (although the driver was a couple mins late and I got worried). Only other criticism was…”

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2.Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 591 reviews · 270 - 570 minutes · from $36Best value

You’ll cruise the Elbe aboard a historic paddle steamer from Dresden toward Königstein, with audio commentary in English or German. Along the way, look for Dresden’s baroque skyline, riverside castles, Pillnitz Palace, Bastei, Pirna, Rathen, and Königstein Fortress. Choose a round trip or one-way sailing.

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3.Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 278 reviews · 4h 30m · from $45

Join Ledjon or Ana from OpenTour Albania for a half-day trip from Saranda to Lekursi Castle and the Blue Eye. You’ll kayak for about 80 minutes, swim or relax, then walk to the spring. Expect a comfortable van, clear history, free time, and cold water after kayaking.

“The tour was very informative and interesting, the kayaking was fun and something different for an excursion. We had plenty free time within the tour to do our own exploring and take pictures too.”

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4.Sea Kayak Nafplio – Medieval Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Set out from Karathona Beach with Alex, Olivier, or another PanExpeditions guide for a four-hour sea-kayak tour past Bourtzi, Acronafplia, and Palamidi. Expect safety instruction, castle stories, photos, snorkeling, swimming, dry bags, and homemade snacks such as orange cake and fresh melon.

“Due to a last minute change in weather, Alex had to cancel the kayaking part of the tour, but offered to share Nafplio's history with us through a walking tour at no cost. His indepth knowledge of the area gave us a great understanding of the town's history. Would love to return and repeat the tour on the kayak. Thank you Alex!”

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