Top 13 Lake Kayak Tours in Italy

1.Popes’ Lake, Kayak Tour with Swimming & Roman Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 802 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Our pick

Kayak Lake Albano from Rome, swim at a secluded beach, hear local history, and enjoy Roman pizza for $47 with transport included.

“100% the best activity we did when it Rome. It was such a lovely way to end our trip and escape the busyness of the city. We had great guides - Enrico and both Andrea’s, they were brilliant! I would definitely do this activity again and would highly recommend for anyone visiting Rome. Thank you Andrea (x2) and Enrico!”

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2.Castel Gandolfo Lake Kayak and Swim Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $51Best rated

Paddle scenic Lake Albano near Rome, swim in clear water, enjoy pizza, and learn local history on a friendly three-hour kayak tour.

“Wow! This was a wonderful day! The guides, equipment, gorgeous lake, swimming, pizza and transportation were perfect!”

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3.Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Paddle around Bellagio on a small-group Lake Como kayak tour with Alpine views, local stories, quiet shores, and practical tips for a wet adventure.

“This tour was great! Fun and easy way to see the lake, and Michele was very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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4.Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Paddle from San Giovanni beach past Villa Melzi, quiet coves, grand villas, and secluded beaches on a flexible Bellagio kayak rental.

“Friendly guide. Beautiful experience All equipment provided for an enjoyable day”

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5.Stand-Up Paddleboard Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 136 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Review of Lake Garda’s 90-minute sunset SUP tour, with beginner tips, guide details, value advice, and practical booking information.

“Very friendly customer service, perfect sunset views and amazing cost thank you !”

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6.Small-Group Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $100

Paddle around Bellagio on a small-group Lake Como kayak tour with Alpine views, local stories, dry-bag storage, and a Bellini finish.

“We loved the tour and even the surprise 🥂 at the end. A fantastic way to start the day and see the lake from a different angle.”

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7.Stand up Paddle Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Paddle Lake Como from Bellagio to Villa Melzi, hidden beaches, and grand villas with a private SUP rental and flexible one to three hour outing.

“Loved it here!! we went paddleboarding here one day and came back to kayak, super helpful and lovely staff, would recommend!”

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8.Villa Borghese Lake tour by boat paddling independently +aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $93

Row your own boat across Villa Borghese Lake, admire the Temple of Aesculapius, and enjoy a Roman aperitivo at Casina del Lago.

“Brilliant experience, the guide went above and beyond to make our experience the best. great value for money. would highly recommend”

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9.Baia del Bogn Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

Paddle Lake Iseo to Baia del Bogn beneath sheer cliffs, with a guide, gear, safety briefing, and panoramic mountain views.

“Notre guide était vraiment très sympathique. Nous avons fait un grand tour et profitez pleinement du paysage vraiment magnifique du lac d'Iseo. Merci beaucoup !”

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10.rental of kayaks in Pilzone di Iseo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Paddle Lake Iseo from Pilzone, reach Monte Isola in about 25 minutes, and enjoy beginner-friendly instruction, parking, and useful gear.

“Well organised, very friendly, parking on site, places to change and chill afterwards. Cold drinks for sale. Highly recommended”

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11.Kayak Trip to Monte Isola, on Iseo lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $69

Paddle from Sulzano to Monte Isola and San Paolo on a guided three-hour kayak trip with Alpine views, swimming, and a small group.

“We had a great time during our kayak adventure. The guide was great- he did a great job explaining everything and getting us up an going. I took three kids aged 12 to 15 with me and the level was perfect - a workout but completely doable.”

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12.Lake Como Kayak Rental with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $101

Paddle Lake Como from Valmadrera, then enjoy an aperitif by the bay. Practical details, value, gear, timing, and who should book.

“Super fun activity! Afterwards we got a drink with chips, olives and a pizza to share. Fantastic organization!”

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13.rental of paddle boards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $23Cheapest

Paddle across Iseo Lake from Pilzone, with boards, safety gear, instruction, parking, and a route toward Monte Isola.

“C’était l’activité parfaite avec la chaleur ! On a été bien accueilli et tout nous a été bien expliqué. Il y a des protections téléphone et des sacs imperméable à disposition, le reste on peut le laisser jusqu’à notre retour. Et la balade sur le lac était tout simplement incroyable, c’était magnifique ! Je recommande à 100% :)”

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