9 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Poland, Ranked by Travellers

1.Sunset Kayak Tour

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

Kayak Gdansk at sunset on the Motlawa River, with beginner-friendly coaching, iconic shipyard views, and golden-hour Old Town sights.

“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

Kayak the Motlawa Canal in Gdansk for 150 minutes, see Crane, islands Granary and Olowianka, and get easy paddle coaching.

“The guide was great! The balade is nice, secure and the explanations were very interesting. Definitely recommend this unique experience!”

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3.Guided Sightseeing Kayak Tour at Gdansk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48.85Top rated

Guided kayak tour in Gdańsk, past The Crane, shipyard life, and Motława canals to Granary and Olowianka islands.

“This is a must do activity in Gdansk. To be in the river and canal, it’s really cool. Our two guides were just fabulous. The male guide knew a lot about the city history and both Guides were very good at helping us with our kayaks. There were many people that never kayaked before and I have never sea kayaked and by The time I was done, I’m confident on doing it again. Very detailed in explaining the instructions and they Both had great personalities. The stories and history Was so interesting, all while being in the water. If you’re into outdoor activities, this is highly recommended. It’s nice to…”

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4.Winter Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $55

Winter kayaking in Gdansk follows the Motlawa and Radunia, with drysuits, warm gear, and hot chocolate plus top city views.

“Fantastic experience! Something you should definitely make time for on your trip to Gdansk. I can’t praise the tour guide enough, brilliant teacher and very knowledgable of Gdansk and its history. It wasn’t so cold when we went, as long as you wear some thermals and a hat you’ll be absolutely fine. So much fun!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $57.21

Winter kayak through Gdańsk canals with a guide, drysuits, and hot chocolate on the water, plus views of the Shipyard and Crane.

“Thank you Szymon for a great time! It was a great fun and we learnt a lot about Gdansk from you. Hot chocolate was also a nice treat. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities.”

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6.Sunset Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54.33

Sunset kayak tour in Gdansk with great water views, easy instruction, and stops by landmarks linked to shipbuilding and Solidarity.

“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 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $145.12

Private kayak on Gdansk Motlawa to Granary and Olowianka Islands, plus shipyard and crane stops, with beginner coaching.

“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 in a packraft. Small group, guided stories, sunset over Old Town, and photo stops if conditions allow.

“Erittäin miellyttävä retki, opas kertoi alueen historiasta, nähtävyyksistä ja Puolasta. Kanootit mukavat meloa alavirtaan, tunnelma kauniisti hämärtyvässä syysillassa oli upea. Erityisesti kiitokset Piotr oppaalle erinomaisista retkikuvista.”

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9.Islands and Canals Private Kayak Tour

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

Paddle Gdańsk by kayak on the Motława past Granary and Olowianka Islands, with a guide, modern sea kayaks, and canal-side views.

“Sehr schöne Stunden mit vielen Fakten über Danzig.”

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