VENICE
The Venice shortlist.
The 15 most popular vip tours in Venice. The ones worth your time in a city with plenty to choose from, each with prices, running times and the operator behind it.
Skip the lines at St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, with optional terrace and early-entry balcony access over Venice. 2–3 hours.
Most Popular“It is a great quick tour (quick meaning not all day) the tour guide was great. Very informative!! Worth going and worth seeing. Highly suggest”
After-hours VIP access to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace: small-group storytelling, Bridge of Sighs inside, and golden mosaics.
“So happy we chose this evening tour. No crowds, no queues, good audio, small group. Saw St Marks in all its glory, that we would never have seen in the daytime. And also the Doge’s Palace, lovely quiet tour with a small group so could really appreciate the experience.”
Private boat to Murano and Burano in one half-day, with a real glassblower demo, lace visit, and Burano cookie tastings.
“Great and informative excursion. Georgia was a good guide and very friendly. We had a good day with her.”
Private luxury transfer from Venice to the Dolomites and Cortina, with Mercedes chauffeur service, WiFi, and dock-to-hotel help for groups up to 7.
“Fantastic service, Valter was polite and patiently waited for us even though our flight was delayed. Marco posed for photos with us on the boat before setting off to the hotel. What a way to enter Venice. Can’t recommend them enough”
VIP after-hours St. Mark’s Basilica tour for up to 6, with golden mosaics lightshow, close-up Pala d’Oro, and crypt access.
“This was an incredible experience away from the crowds and I highly recommend this over or in addition to a daytime tour. We also did the daytime tour and while we got to see more parts of the basilica (especially the brass horses and bridge of sighs), the real magic was in the evening seeing…”
Meet a driver in Venice airport arrivals and ride in an air-conditioned car to Piazzale Roma, with hotel water taxi options.
“He is an really good guy, precise . About his car I have really no words to say, this are really nice and silent….every time I travel with him I can relax and happy. I suggest this service to every person that need the perfect pick up for any destination!”
VIP after-hours access to Saint Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace for up to 6 people, with Bridge of Sighs and Pala D’oro.
“On the expensive side, but definitely worth it! Our guide, Adriana was great, she did put all her heart in it. It was great to experience both the Dodge Palace and the Basilica without the large crowds”
VIP boat tour to Burano and Murano with hotel pickup, a guided walk in Burano, and a Murano glass-blowing workshop plus time to shop.
“Thank you for a wonderful day seeing Burano & Murano. The guide, Sergio, was above and beyond friendly and knowledgeable”
Private Riva Aquariva yacht tour in Venice with Prosecco, lagoon island views, and a Murano glass factory stop for up to 5.
“We booked this tour last minute and couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome. I had been to Venice once before, but this excursion felt like the first time we actually saw Venice. We are always a bit hesitant traveling with two young children and my older father-in-law, but this outing was perfect for…”
A private Venice lagoon boat day to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with water-taxi ease, artisan glass and lace, and calm, guided pacing.
“We really engine’s Torcello and the visit to allocate factory in Murano. Nahdia is the best. I would have loved a bit more time in both Murano and Burano, but the rest was perfect.”
A 2.5-hour private Venice night walk with VIP after-hours access to St. Mark’s, including crypts and golden mosaics light show.
“THIS is the tour to take if you want a unique, special and informative tour of Venice and St. Mark’s Basilica. Martina our guide was perfect for our family as she navigated us through her city with a mix of history, local interest, and hidden gems. She wove her knowledge of the city with the…”
Private Venice cruise transfer from Piazzale Roma with constant driver contact and coordinated water-taxi handoffs for groups up to 6.
“Professional and courteous service. Seamless transfer between car service and boat service at P. Roma with drop off right at Venice hotel. Location tracking service at port of Trieste provided exact arrival time of driver.”
Venice VIP Photo Session: a private 2-hour shoot with a local photographer, 40 edited digital photos, and an optional gondola ride.
“Operator never showed up!!! We never got a message and never got to experience our Venice VIP Photo Session.”
Private Venice boat and gondola tour with hotel pickup, expert guiding, Rialto market time, and optional gondola for a calmer visit.
“Amazing tour that really gave us a feel for the city! Our guide took some amazing photos for us too - definitely book!”
A luxury private transfer from Venice to Lake Como and Bellagio with English service, up to 6 per group, and a smooth ~3-hour ride.
“Massimo was awesome. He picked us and took us to Padua where he gave us plenty of time to roam around. He even stopped at two places that was not on the plan. His driving skills were excellent. Very professional and so friendly. I will definitely booked Massimo again. Till next time.”
The historic centre, the lagoon islands and the art the city was built around.
