Seville

Canoe & Kayak Tours

Enjoy a warm welcome at the Arjona Municipal Sports Facilities where your kayak is waiting for you.  Walk together with one of the staff members to the river and receive a safety briefing and learn the rules to need to follow during this activity.  Enjoy a 2-hour ride full of fun and adventure. Discover the river at your own pace and decide which direction you want to go to. Admire the emblematic Torre del Oro, the Triana neighborhood, the Isabel II bridge, or the San Telmo bridge.  Return your kayak and the equipment at the end of the your adventure.

Discover the river the Romans named Betis, now known as Guadalquivir River, meaning "the Big River" in Arabic. It holds many stories and fun facts about the history of Seville. Let your experienced professional guide take you on a journey through some of Seville's most important historical moments such as the discovery of America and the first trip around the world. See sights such as Isla de La Cartuja, Maestranza, El Barrio del Arenal and the Universal Exhibition of 1992. Find out why this river was very important during the golden era of Seville, which lasted about 150 years. Seville was the main port of Europe for incoming goods from America such as gold, silver and tobacco. The river was sanded in the 17th century and Seville became less important. For the Expo 92, the river was restored and it is now used for cruises and kayaking.

Start the tour by heading down to the river in downtown Seville and meeting your guide. First, have a quick briefing session on land where the guide will explain how to paddle and direct the kayak. Then, get kitted out with all the necessary equipment and head out onto the water.  During the tour, if you have hired a guide or you are a group of 8 or more people, listen as they explain the history of Seville, the Spanish navigation, the Golden Age, the circumnavigation of Magallanes, and Sebastian Elcano, and the Indian Race. If you are in a group of 15 or more, the guide will escort you with the motorboat during the entire tour.

Start your day of adventure with an orientation class. Receive an introduction to paddle surfing with this theoretical class, teaching you the rules and techniques you need to know in order to paddle on the river. After your class, you'll be ready to start paddling, heading under the famous Triana Bridge and passing by other popular Seville monuments along the way. As you paddle, your guide will teach you the history of the area. Stop for a soda along the way at the docks of the charming Barrio de Triana neighborhood. If you're up for it, you can enjoy a quick dip here.  Your outing will be recorded and you will receive an edited souvenir video after you have finished. This is a fantastic introduction to paddle surfing for beginners and a great way to see the city of Seville.

This private 2-hour tour in Seville combines sport with sightseeing. Get on board a kayak and discover the city from a different perspective. You can admire Seville's many beautiful bridges, the architecture, and the city life from the waters of the River Guadalquivir. You will pass by Triana Bridge built by students of Eifel, see the riverside of Seville with its green space, and pass by people sunbathing, cycling, reading, and taking a stroll. Hear about the story of Seville from the arrival of the Phoenician and Romans to the celebration of regattas in modern times. Discover the history and learn about the role of the river as a means of transport and a separation between different neighborhoods, to the extent of dividing the city into 2 separate identities. You will also hear stories and news about the environmental issues in the recent years and the transformation of the river and its course due to the 1992 World Exhibition.