Row Venice
Rowing area · Cannaregio ·

Row Venice

Rowing area · Cannaregio ·

Learn traditional Venetian rowing and explore quiet canals

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Fondamenta Gasparo Contarini, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy Get directions

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Fondamenta Gasparo Contarini, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy Get directions

+39 347 725 0637
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What it’s like to be a gondolier in Venice - SilverKris

"An instructor, Elena Almansi, teaches the traditional voga alla Veneta—standing and rowing gondolier‑style with a single long oar—using a stable, shrimp‑tailed batellina so beginners can learn safely. She learned the technique at age six after a dramatic initiation in the lagoon and now breaks the skill into simple drills: a natural walking stance, a rocking motion, and the ‘twist‑drop‑forward’ stroke. Lessons progress to stern‑rowing with the heavier 3.5m wooden oar set into a walnut‑carved back oarlock, and are designed to build confidence quickly as students glide past elegant palazzi and experience the exhilaration of commanding the boat from the sloping tail." - SilverKris

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Row Venice

Brad H.

Google
Row Venice was such a fun and unique experience! It’s definitely a bit of a workout, but that’s part of what made it so memorable. We really enjoyed learning how to row ourselves instead of just sitting back for a quick ride. The instructors were patient, encouraging, and made the whole experience engaging. It felt so much more authentic and rewarding than simply being rowed around for 30 minutes. A great way to experience Venice from the canals!

Vincent B.

Google
Row Venice was the highlight of our time in Venice. For a price similar to the gondolas on the main canal you get a more authentic, interactive, informative, and longer experience. Our guide Anna not only shared the history of how Venice was founded and how to row a boat on the canal, but also the unique perspective of what it is like to live in modern Venice. I would recommend to anyone traveling in Venice as an experience that will give memories that last a lifetime.

Ian A.

Google
We had an amazing experience learning to row Venetian style with our instructor, Viola. She was very knowledgeable, fun and welcoming. We had the opportunity to try rowing in a calm, relaxed, quiet portion of Venice away from the craziness of the Grand Canal. Would highly recommend!!

Dave W.

Google
Our rowing lesson was definitely one of the most fun things we did in Venice. My wife and I took the lesson together and beyond the rowing, it was just fun to be on the canals for almost and hour and a half and learn a lot about the history and culture of Venetian rowing. Our instructor Elena, was very patient and honestly provided most of the power while I rowed. We highly recommend Row Venice.

Oscar S.

Google
Navigating our own gondola through the peaceful, picturesque canals of Venice was absolutely magical — it truly doesn’t get better than this. Our instructor, Angelica, was wonderful. She shared not only her expert rowing techniques but also her personal stories and passion as a true Venetian. An authentic and unique way to see Venice — highly recommended!

Mehgan

Google
I found out about this experience on Reddit when Googling around things to do on my solo trip to Venice. It seemed like a good deal and a fun memory to make for myself. I had my gondola rowing lesson today and had so much fun! My lesson was completely private, just me and my teacher on the boat. We went through different canals and she explained a lot of history to me as well as taught me proper techniques and even took pictures and videos of me rowing. She told me that Row Venice is all women, which made me even happier that I booked because i love to support other women! This was such a fun experience and so memorable. I highly recommend it!

meggy M.

Google
A truly unforgettable experience — especially for the kids! We had an amazing time with Row Venice and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! Our instructor Anna was absolutely wonderful — warm, cheerful, and so patient with the kids. She explained everything clearly and made us feel completely at ease. But the best part? The kids were rowing the entire time! They absolutely loved it — they felt like real gondoliers and had the biggest smiles throughout. It was fun, hands-on, and something they’ll never forget. We all enjoyed it so much, and I highly recommend it for families — but honestly, it’s great for everyone. A perfect way to experience Venice from the canals, in a unique and authentic way.

Katie F.

Google
So I was really nervous about doing this as I'm unfit and it was super hot, but one of our party had booked this predominantly as it is a women owned and women led business. Lisa our guide/teacher was absolutely fantastic. She was funny, knowledgeable, patient and just so encouraging the four of us had the best time and made memories to last a life time. Thank you ❤️