The 3 Kayak Trips in Rome That Earn the Price

1.Castel Gandolfo Lake Kayak and Swim Tour

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

Leave Rome for a three-hour kayak outing on Lake Albano, with a land-based lesson, a guided paddle past Le Macine, the Pope’s board, and hermits’ houses, plus time to swim and enjoy water and pizza. Guides such as Alex and Michael have led the tour, though your guide may differ. Pickup is offered at Anagnina, not at Rome hotels.

“A wonderful experience! Friendly staff picked us up and dropped us off at the Anagnina station. Relaxing kayaking, swimming, and small pizza lunch. Beautiful escape from the city. Highly recommended.”

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

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

Paddle Lake Albano with a guide from Canoa Kayak Academy, passing Domitian’s Roman port and views of Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer residence. You’ll get a safety briefing, paddling tips, time for a swim when conditions allow, and a lakeside snack. Transport from Rome is included, with pickup at Anagnina or by the lake.

“The views were amazing, the communication and directions from the guides was commendable. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and seeing turtles was a lovely bonus.”

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3.Castel Gandolfo: Kayak Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

From a free pickup at Rome’s Anagnina subway station, you head to Lake Albano for a guided kayak outing past submerged mill houses, papal landmarks and an old Olympic venue. The tour includes safety gear, a short paddling lesson, time at a kayak-only beach when conditions allow, and a regional food and wine stop. Guides speak English, Spanish and Italian.

“Andreas was a wonderful guide. Picking us up at the train station, loading my wheelchair (I can walk, but not far) and showing us his favorite spots on Lake Alba. After kayaking the lake my husband, late teens grandson and I enjoyed the included wine, cheese and meat platter at Castel Gandolfo (a restaurant overlooking the lake). A lovely day.”

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