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The 15 best vip experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how it goes with children along. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Skip lines and see St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, with optional terrace/balcony views for Venice in 2–3 hours.
“This tour hits the two most amazing sites in Venice. A very thorough walk thru and explanation of the history and art descriptions. Nico is a superb guide.”
VIP Vatican morning with buffet breakfast, early museum entry, fast-track Sistine Chapel, and skip-line St. Peter’s intro in English.
“The tour company can’t be blamed for how busy the Vatican was for our tour, however our guide seemed fairly oblivious as to where her group was. The journey started with half of our group getting stuck on one side of the street while she kept walking away with the other half. It took one person to run after her when we finally made it across so she could let us catch up. This was a continuous theme for the tour. Often, she would get so far ahead of us, we could no longer hear her in our earpieces. That aside, the Vatican is an amazing place and I would…”
Private luxury day in Rome with a driver, timed entries, and lunch. See Colosseum, Vatican, Sistine, and more with a pro guide.
“Patricia is wonderful! So knowledgeable. 10/10 would do it again!!!! It was so easy! Worth every penny!”
Florence’s Uffizi VIP tour with skip-the-line entry and a small-group guide. See Botticelli, Leonardo drawings, Michelangelo, more.
“Francesca was extremely knowledgeable and obviously loves her job. We traveled with an 89 year old who moved slower than the rest but Francesca still made sure everyone felt included. Would definitely recommend this tour & guide!”
After-hours VIP tour of St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace: skip lines, see prisons and Bridge of Sighs, and watch gold mosaics.
“We had an incredible tour with Nico on Monday evening. His knowledge was amazing and it is very clear how much passion he has for the history of Venice and its architecture. We learnt so many facts about the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica which we wouldn’t have been able to learn had we toured these places by ourselves. Nico was really keen to answer any questions our group had and it was amazing to have these buildings very much to ourselves during the after hours tour. Would highly recommend as a ‘must do’ tour for anyone interested in learning the history of Venice and of these fascinating buildings.Read…”
Private full-day Rome tour from Civitavecchia. Door-to-door pickup, Vatican + top landmarks, and a tight, smart itinerary.
“Very professional driver (Marco) who ensured we we on time for all of our engagements/tours with the shortest walking distance (my wife uses a cane). We had to separate three our tours in Rome and every went splendidly! Worth the complete stress relief to know you will be where you need to be on time and get back to your cruise ship safely. Grazie Marco!”
Priority entry plus a guided tour of Versailles private apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI, then state rooms and Hall of Mirrors.
“Tour was definitely worth the additional cost. The guide was very knowledgeable and you get access to the chapel (which was a high point). The tour of the apartments was really interesting and the lack of crowds made it easier to appreciate your surroundings. A full day is needed to see the whole of Versailles. The areas without the tour were incredibly busy and there was a lot of shoving. Highly recommend booking this experience.”
Semi-private Colosseum tour with VIP-style Arena access, reconstructed underground views, and small-group guiding in about 1.5 hours.
“Tour was awesome! So much better to do this semi private tour and had the best guide! Was well worth it!”
A private VIP-style Alhambra tour covering Generalife, Nasrid Palaces, and Alcazaba with timed entry help and English guide time.
“Our tour guide. Amélie, was extremely professional, courteous and well-informed. The whole experience was very enjoyable and ensured that we made the most out of the visit.. highly recommended..”
VIP guided access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill SUPER Sites, with reserved entry and expert storytelling.
“Although informative, we stayed in place most of the time. We were not able to explore the many artifacts and rooms other than from afar, instead showed pictures from a book. We were also under the assumption(what we thought we paid for)that we would be going to the ground level and seeing the Gladiator Gate at the Colosseum and all we did was go to the second level and again find a shaded area to sit and listen.”
VIP private Rome tour with a licensed guide, luxury transport, and guided stops from the Colosseum to the Vatican and beyond.
“Our guide was Michele and he was very knowledgeable. He picked us up at our hotel and showed us all the best sights.”
VIP-style access to the Colosseum arena floor plus Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, guided in English for about 3 hours.
“Great experience - walking in the steps of history! It was a hot day but overall a must see! We were.running a little.behind and appreciated them calling several times to check.in and prompt us to hustle 💪 😎”
VIP early entry to the Real Alcázar, a guided walk through Barrio Santa Cruz, plus Seville Cathedral and Giralda views.
“Clara J was an amazing guide. She was funny, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Totally worth the price to get in before the palace opens!”
Small-group VIP Colosseum tour with top-floor attic access, panoramic arena views, and extra time for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
“The tour was absolutely phenomenal. It was a huge highlight of our trip to see the Colosseum in the early morning hours. The view from the top is absolutely stunning. Our guide was also very kind and informative. We highly recommend this tour, as we loved it.”
VIP small-group guided access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with headsets and timed entry. Great value, quick pacing.
“I didn’t go. Il Giro a huge bike race was scheduled for the day of my tour and was scheduled to finish with a circle around the Colosseum. All of the streets were blocked. I was going to have to walk at least 45 minutes each way (assuming I could walk on or through closed streets) plus of course the 3 hour walking tour. Crown Tours knew of the scheduling of the race yet there was no disclosure of the problems that could be incurred as a result when signing up. Between me and several of the hotel’s concierges we could not find a good way to get to the…”
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