Italy · VIP
The 15 best vip experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Tour Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line entry, expert guides, and optional terrace views over Piazza San Marco.
“Laura was very knowledgeable and patient. She shared many stories and was enjoyable to be with. Highly recommended”
Start with breakfast in the Vatican, then tour the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with an English-speaking guide.
“Our guide was wonderful and very educated on the history of the Vatican and the artwork found there. However, this tour was more focused on the museums in the Vatican than on the Vatican itself - no St. Peter’s Square for example. But it was very interesting and educational, and Sabrina, our guide, was wonderful.”
See the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with skip-the-line access and an expert guide in a small group.
“Hands down the best your I have ever taken. We got lucky— only 3 on our tour snd we had Deborah— works for one of the bishops. She was unbelievable with her insight and knowledge. Truly unforgettable”
Cruise Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago by small luxury catamaran, with swimming, snorkeling, Sardinian lunch, wine, and three scenic stops.
“This was one of the most beautiful boat tours we’ve ever been on. The beauty was almost surreal. Our guides were so accommodating and friendly. They took us to the most beautiful private beaches with crystal blue waters. All of our kids from the ages of 10-17 said it was their favorite day in our entire two weeks in Italy. When my teenage daughter dropped her iPhone in the water, one of our guides dove down thirty feet and retrieved it for her. And it still worked! Beautiful, unforgettable day! You must do this if you are visiting Sardinia!”
Review of Rome’s Capuchin Crypts and Catacombs tour, with bone chapels, Appian Way views, expert guides, transfers, and practical tips.
“Amazing experience. The crypts and catacombs were fascinating! The difference in burial practices was great to see back to back.”
See Rome’s top sights by private electric golf cart, with an English-speaking local guide, Aventine views, and included gelato.
“This was a really wonderful way to see the many sights of Rome. We chose to explore on our own in the morning so we could enjoy being driven around in the heat of the afternoon. This way we could ask Alex all the questions we could about the things we had seen during the day. He also tailored the tour around the sights we hadn't yet seen or wanted more history/details about. We all absolutely loved the gelato stop, a real highlight on our adventure to Rome!”
See Rome’s ancient ruins, grand squares, Vatican art, and St. Peter’s with a private guide, luxury car, timed entry, and lunch.
“Guide Andrea was excellent, knowledgeable and informative.. Saw so many Rome highlights in one day. So worth it.”
Review of Florence’s 1.5-hour Uffizi VIP tour, with skip-the-line entry, Botticelli, Michelangelo, da Vinci, and expert guides.
“This was a good, compact tour of the Uffizi. We saw several of the most famous pieces and our guide Rosanna was very knowledgeable. Going through the group line was ideal as there was already a long line and the museum was very busy. If you want to cliff notes version, this is the tour for you!”
Cruise Cagliari’s Devil’s Saddle by luxury motorboat, stopping at three clear-water coves for swimming, snorkeling, sunshine, and local white wine.
“Absolutely recommend this half-day on the stunning waters near Cagliari. There’s truly nothing better than a boat day in such a beautiful setting. The boat was spacious and comfortable, never feeling crowded, and the whole experience felt really special. Frankie was a fantastic host who went above and beyond to make the day memorable and so friendly.”
See St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace after hours, with gilded mosaics, secret prisons, the Bridge of Sighs, and a live English guide.
“Elena was amazing, best tour guide of the trip. She shared many personal stories of growing up in Venice, and it really helped with the understanding of why Venice operates the way it does. I could have listened to her for hours!”
Review of Rome Fiumicino private airport transfers, with pricing, luggage rules, pickup details, safety notes, value, and booking tips.
“Excellent service. Driver met us right away. Ride into Rome was pleasant. Car was clean. Driver was knowledgeable.”
See Rome’s top sights from Civitavecchia in a private car with an English-speaking driver, flexible stops, and port pickup and return.
“Emmanuelle was a great tour guide. We got to see every site we wanted to see on that day. Door to door service. He was very knowledgeable and professional”
Review of a private Rome to Civitavecchia transfer, with practical advice on timing, luggage, vehicle size, value, and port pickup.
“Ensure the service knows what size vehicle to pick you up and how much luggage’s you have. Driver was upset that we had several luggage.”
Review of the Colosseum semi-private tour with Arena access, expert guides, practical tips, group-size limits, value, and what to expect.
“This tour was a highlight of our Roman Holiday. Our guide, Sophian, was excellent. He spoke multiple languages, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and brought a book with photos to help illustrate the additional stories and info he gave us. Access to the arena is really special. I was disappointed that every single evening and nighttime tour was sold out, as was anything with access below ground but we honestly got everything we wanted to see and experience out of this tour and would recommend it to anyone heading to Rome. Way better than *just* a ticket for the experience but also because you can jump the queue ;)”
Explore Rome’s Forum, Palatine Hill SUPER Sites, and Colosseum with skip-the-line entry, an English-speaking guide, and a small group.
“Fabulous tour! Our guide (I think his name was Pablo) enthusiastically shared his knowledge about Ancient Rome with us! Highly recommend this tourGreat way to end our Italian vacation!”
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