Buffalo Bayou Kayak Rentals: Colorful Houston Experience

Experience the vibrant beauty of Buffalo Bayou in Houston with our kayak rentals. Open seven days a week, choose from a variety of colorful kayaks and receive expert assistance from our friendly staff.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Experience the downtown skyline from a fresh perspective on the historic Buffalo Bayou, whether by kayak or paddleboard! Create your own adventure as you navigate the bayou towards Allen’s Landing, Houston’s original port. This activity offers a distinctive escape from the usual Houston vacation spots and ensures a fun, safe outing for the whole family!

What's Included
  • Kayak rental included
  • Paddle provided
  • Life jacket for safety
  • Access to paddleboards
Additional Information

As one of two rental firms situated near the Buffalo Bayou in Houston, we pride ourselves on standing out from our competitor. We achieve this distinction by operating every day of the week, from 10 am to 6 pm. Plus, to cater to your unique style, we offer an array multi-coloured kayaks for selection.
Moreover, we ensure that our staff are always on…

Location
1019 Commerce St
Commerce Street
We meet on the right side of the building. Keep your eyes out for our white van and pop-up tent!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Jessica_m
Mar 17, 2025
Had a great time - Kaleb was awesome! He helped us get on the kayaks safely and gave us suggestions about which direction to go in and which areas to avoid.
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Lupita_c
Feb 17, 2025
Unforgettable Adventure! - We had an amazing time with Buffalo Bayou Kayak Tours & Kayak Rentals! It was my friend’s first time kayaking, and the staff made us feel safe and comfortable from start to finish. They were super helpful getting us in and out of the kayaks, and their friendly guidance made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We had a blast exploring the bayou and can’t wait to come back for another adventure! Highly recommend for beginners and experienced kayakers alike! 🚣‍♀️🌊🔥
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Alfred_w
Oct 9, 2024
Best time - I had fun, the tour guide was very entertaining and engaging with the group. This was my first experience with kayaking and I was impressed on how simple the crew made the process. Houston has many activities for individuals or couples' to enjoy , and the options can be difficult to choose from, but I highly recommend this one. In closing I want to say thanks to the crew and thanks to Houston for this experience.
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Giuliatk1836um
Aug 25, 2024
great experience! - Such a great experience!! Our guide, Blake – the duck whisperer - was really friendly and knowledgeable and made this experience unique! I highly recommend it if you want to experience Houston from a different perspective!
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Rachael_b
Aug 20, 2024
5 star - Blaike was awesome and helped us with the kayaking. Definitely one of the best experiences I have done
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Cerrise_w
Jun 27, 2024
Texas First time experience - It was an experience. I was scared but I enjoyed myself. It was hot but it was a good experience. I took pictures
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Desiree_y
Jun 11, 2024
A MUST TRY - Absolute fun , I went with 3 friends and we were the only ones at the time .Out tour guide was chill and very informing about out to him.
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Curious64323238829
Dec 10, 2023
Kayaking with kids and friends - Blake was a great guide and took care of us. Made the trip fun and helped the novices in our group. Thank you!
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Mike_m
Feb 3, 2025
Blake Blake Blake!!! - Had an amazing first-time kayaking experience at Houston Buffalo Bayou Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals! From the moment i arrived, the staff was friendly and welcoming, but the real MVP was Blake. He took the time to thoroughly explain how to kayak, making sure we felt comfortable and confident before heading out on the water. His patience, knowledge, and enthusiasm made a huge difference honestly, if it weren’t for Blake, we might’ve spent more time spinning in circles than actually paddling! The kayaks were in great condition, and the overall experience was fun and relaxing. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the water quality Buffalo Bayou isn’t the cleanest, and the smell in some areas was a little off-putting. But if you can look past that, it’s a fantastic way to see a different side of Houston and enjoy a peaceful paddle. Huge shoutout to Blake for making my first kayaking trip a great one! If you’re a beginner, definitely ask for him he’s the best.
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Amy
May 27, 2024
Don’t trust this tour will happen - My husband and I were truly excited to kayak at 7 am during Memorial Day weekend. So were the five other people present at the required meeting point at the designated time. Two of the other groups had had their kayak tour canceled at midnight on other days so we’re excited to have the tour happen. One couple was from England and had a flight out of Houston on the same day- this was their last fun event. The guide never showed up. No one called to communicate. Eventually, a member of our party called and woke someone up at the company. They didn’t know the guide wasn’t there. Said the person would be there in 20 minutes and would call us back. No one came or called to communicate. We waited in the parking lot for an hour and left at 8 am, disappointed.
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).