10 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Poland That Need a Date Picked

1.Sunset Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 199 reviews · 2h 30m · from $52Our pick

Paddle Gdansk at sunset past the Crane, shipyard, canals, and islands on a beginner-friendly kayak tour with an English-speaking guide.

“Fantastic experience! Szymon is a great instructor - open, helpful and has a good way of transferring the necessary knowledge. Also funny! I was the only one that day so I paddled on a single kayak which I had never done before. As far as the tour goes, it was a fun route which included facts, stories, angry swans and a beautiful sunset. If you’re looking for a more active experience in the city then I highly recommend it!”

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2.Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 105 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Paddle Gdansk’s canals and river past the Crane, shipyard, and two islands on a friendly 150-minute guided kayak tour.

“Amazing experience from beginning to end!! Guide was very knowledgable and made it really easy for a relative newbie. Would definitely recommend and do so again whenever I am back in Poland!!”

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3.Guided Sightseeing Kayak Tour at Gdansk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes · from $48Top rated

Paddle Gdansk’s Motlawa River past the Crane, shipyards, and historic islands on a guided 2.5-hour kayak tour.

“Such a wonderful experience on today’s kayaking tour! Our guide, Nick, was absolutely fabulous—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting insights that made the trip both fun and informative. The pace was perfect, and we were lucky that the weather cooperated, making it an even more enjoyable outing. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great mix of adventure, relaxation, and learning.”

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4.Winter Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $48

Paddle Gdansk’s winter waterways past the shipyard, Old Town, and historic islands in a warm dry suit with hot chocolate.

“Brilliant activity and the host were amazing! Would definitely recommend and do again if we were to visit Gdansk again”

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5.Guided Winter Kayak Tour in Gdańsk & Hot Chocolate Treat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes · from $57

Paddle Gdańsk’s winter canals past the Crane, Soldek, and Shipyard, with warm drysuits, expert guidance, and hot chocolate on the water.

“Fantastic tour, really enjoyable! Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. We were nervous and inexperienced but he made it easy to learn the essentials and we felt safe and in good hands. He made it a great experience and I can't wait to kayak again!”

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6.Sunset Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Review of Gdansk’s beginner-friendly sunset kayak tour, with shipyards, historic islands, practical tips, safety rules, price, and value.

“Such an amazing experience! The instructor was really nice and made us feel at ease. We were a group of 6 adults. Before we began, he gave us a detailed yet brief introduction abou that techniques and know-how into kayaking. He provided us with water bottles, life- vests and there were also water-proof bags for those who needed them. I could also keep my bag on a shelf in the container which was then locked securely. The city looked beautiful from the water. It was extremely safe, we followed the instructions carefully and had a great time. He also gave shared interesting information on the way when we stopped as…”

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7.Islands of Gdansk Private Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2–3 hours · from $145

Review of Gdansk’s private kayak tour, with canal views, shipyards, safety tips, pricing, itinerary details, and booking advice.

“The tour offers a truly unique perspective of Gdansk with stunning views of the river and city. The equipment is high-quality, and the guide was professional, friendly, and fun. I definitely recommend this experience.”

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8.Packrafting kayaking guided tour Vistula river Warsaw Poland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $36Best value

Paddle Warsaw’s Vistula River with a guide, sunset views, city stories, photos, and a small six-person group for $36.

“First time packrafting, it was fun and Piotr was a great guide, shared a lot of interesting information about Warsaw and its history and also took photos during the tour!”

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9.Islands and Canals Private Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Paddle Gdańsk’s Motława River past Granary Island, Olowianka, the Soldek, and the Crane on a friendly private kayak tour.

“This was such an excellent activity. Eric was an exceptionally good guide, who really knew the history of the city and brought it to life for us. He also really looked after us, ensuring that we were well briefed and managed to have a lot of fun while also staying safe. The kayaks themselves were also great and the waterways are such that this would be a great activity for all levels of kayaking. I would 100% recommend this activity to anyone visiting Gdansk!”

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10.Packrafting / Kayaking Vistula River, Warsaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Paddle Warsaw’s Vistula River past bridges, stadiums, and Old Town views on a friendly two-hour packrafting tour

“What an amazing experience! Piotr made it a very personalised tour. He told us about the history of Warsaw and showed us great views of the city. I was nervous to begin with as I haven’t had experience with this type of sport before but I absolutely loved it. He was so friendly and accommodating to all levels and I recommend it to everyone.”

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