4 Kayak Trips in Rome Worth Booking

1.Castel Gandolfo Lake Kayak and Swim Tour

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

Escape Rome for a three-hour guided kayak trip on Lake Albano with Canoa Kayak Academy. Guides such as Alex, Michael, Laura, and Francesco teach basic paddling, lead you past Castel Gandolfo sights, and stop for swimming, water, and pizza. Pickup is available at Anagnina Metro station.

“What a wonderful way to spend a few hours outside of the hustle and bustle of Rome. Lake Albano is stunning and the kayak and swim provide a lovely escape into nature. The pick up and drop off from the from the train station really simplifies getting their, and the kayak guides are patient, kind, and knowledgable.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 568 reviews · from $45Best value

Paddle Lake Albano with guides such as Michael, Francesco, or Alessandro, hear the lake’s Roman and papal stories, swim from a secluded shore, and finish with pizza or a local snack. Transport from Anagnina takes about 20 minutes, making this an easy three-hour break from central Rome.

“it was a really nice activity. The tour guides Michael, Seth and Francesco were really nice.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $92

Spend 20 minutes rowing independently on Villa Borghese Lake, with views of the Temple of Aesculapius and its island setting. Then sit at a reserved outdoor table at Casina del Lago for one drink, or Prosecco for two adults, plus Roman snacks. Staff speak Italian, English, and French.

“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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4.2 days: Hike the peak, Kayak the lake, visit Castle and best food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $380

Join local guides Melina and Paolo for a two-day escape from Rome into the Turano Valley. Hike to a Roman temple, explore medieval villages, sleep in a restored stone house, eat handmade pasta, and kayak or swim on the lake in summer.

“We had a great time with Melina and Paolo. They're very knowledgeable of the local culture, history, flora, fauna, and cuisine and explained us a lot. The hike was very nice, with glorious views. The guestroom and bathroom were quiet, cleaRead more”

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