Top 15 VIP Experiences in Venice

1.Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,033 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Skip the queues and see St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with VIP options, including possible terrace balcony views over Piazza San Marco.

“Our family traveled through the holidays in Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan. By far our favorite tour. Our guide Helena was terrific in weaving stories and facts to what we were seeing throughout our 3 hour tour. She made it relevant and fun to listen to which made it a fabulous experience. Thank you for your expertise!”

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2.After-Hours St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 393 reviews · from $157

Avoid crowds on an after-hours St Mark’s and Doge’s Palace VIP tour: private basilica entry, Doge’s apartments, Bridge of Sighs inside.

“This was the best tour we experienced in our two week trip to Rome, ports along the Adriatic Sea and Venice. It was our tour guide, Nico B, that made it the top ranked. His knowledge, deliverance, and passion in making sure we understood the history, people of that time, and the magnificence of all we were experiencing was outstanding. We loved the after hours atmosphere too! This was the only tour we did not fight the crowds, feel rushed, or not heard all the guide was telling us. We walked peacefully and in awe of all we were seeing and hearing. Highly recommend this tour to all. You wont…”

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3.Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $350Top rated

Private boat to Murano and Burano with a glass master demo, Burano lace stop, and cookies, plus a guide to keep the day smooth.

“Marta was beyond our expectations. She was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and professional. We had the best time with her on this tour and definitely got our moneys worth. We could not recommend her enough, so much so our two girls cried when she had to leave at the end of the tour.”

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4.VIP Luxury Chauffeur Service – Venice to Dolomites, Cortina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 2 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $1,080

Private luxury chauffeur transfer between Venice and the Dolomites to Cortina, Mercedes comfort, onboard WiFi, and door-to-door ease.

“Massimo and his team were very responsive and accommodating of a large group and lots of last minute requests. A pleasure!”

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5.Saint Mark’s VIP Night Tour: Exclusive Access Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $203

After-hours small group access to St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, with golden mosaic lightshow, close Pala d’Oro, and crypt stories.

“This tour was our joint favourite sightseeing activity during our five days in Venice. Our guide Matteo was superb. Between our group and a couple of others there were around 20 people in the whole of St Mark's Basilica. It was almost dark outside and inside, and the lighting was turned on area by area revealing the stunning interior. Magnificent! There were just seven of us when we visited the crypt which made for a very special visit. A fantastic tour!”

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6.Venice Luxury Transfer To/From Marco Polo Airport & Piazzale Roma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $233

Private luxury transfer between Marco Polo Airport and Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, with a driver waiting in arrivals and AC comfort for up to four.

“Massimo organized all our transfers in Venice and Jesolo, looking up train schedules to be on time, confirming the night before, and even helping reschedule pickup when one of our planned tours didn’t work out. He was courteous and organized! Outstanding to work with.”

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7.Saint Mark’s and Doge’s Palace: VIP After Hours Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · from $274

Small-group after-hours access to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in Venice, with Bridge of Sighs views and a close-up Pala D’oro.

“Seeing the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica at night, when we basically had the places to ourselves, was completely worth the extra price. Sabrina was a wonderful guide. St Mark’s was particularly special, as (a) we got to see areas that would otherwise be off limits, and (b) they had the place almost completely dark, and turned on the lights slowly and in stages, gradually revealing the wonders of the mosaics.”

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8.Private Murano and Burano VIP Venice Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $581

VIP Venice boat tour to Burano and Murano with hotel pickup, a small-group ride, Burano walk, and a Murano glass-blowing demo.

“Outstanding private tour of murano and burano. Expensive but worth it. Our guide was a+ and the glass tour factory tour was outstanding”

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9.VIP Private Luxury Boat Tour – Riva Aquariva Yacht Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $2,156

Riva Aquariva private boat tour in Venice. Crowds stay ashore with St. Mark views, islands, Prosecco, and Murano glass.

“This was an amazing experience on a beautiful boat!! Worth it, 100%! There is no better way to see all that Venice has to offer along with its other islands without going out into the Lagoon. This experience was the highlight of our Venice trip, there is nothing like a Riva and these beautiful Italian islands!! Perfecto!!!”

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10.FriendInVenice Murano Burano Torcello Private Tour By Luxury Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 6 hours 7 minutes (approx.) · from $1,392

Private lagoon tour by luxury boat from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a local guide, craft stops, and return water taxi.

“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.”

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11.Vip Semi-Private Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $90

Semi-private Venice walking tour with local guide and 30-minute gondola ride, optional Doge's Palace and St Mark's terraces.

“The guide (Lorenzo) was very knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed learning from him all the interesting things about Venice and he customized the tour to what I was interested in (lucky for me I was the only guest). And he even helped make a reservation at an excellent restaurant. I learned a lot about Venice and had amazing food.”

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12.Venice Private Evening Stroll with VIP Entry to Saint Mark’s After Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $343

A private evening stroll through Venice to St Mark’s, with VIP after-hours entry so you can see the golden mosaics in peace.

“I have been to at least 30 guided tours of famous churches.”

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13.Luxury Private Transfer Venice – Cruise Port Pickup & Drop-off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $451

Luxury private Venice cruise transfer from Piazzale Roma, with car-to-water-taxi coordination, English support, and door-to-door convenience for up to 6.

“Massimo was awesome! He was very professional and prompt. His vehicles were super nice. He handled all our transfers from arrival at VCE and coordinated the water taxis to our Venice hotel. We also used him to transfer from our Venice Hotel to the Cruiseship terminal in Ravenna and back. He communicated frequently and re-confirmed. Super friendly and helpful. Made our trip so seamless and easy. Would definitely use him again. Highly recommend!!!!!”

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14.Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola – Skip the Crowds!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Private Venice boat and gondola tour with hotel pickup, Frari and Rialto stops, San Marco sights, and a quieter route.

“The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. She did her job well!!”

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15.Venice VIP Photo Session in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $468

Venice VIP Photo Session: a 2-hour private shoot with a local photographer, 40 post-processed photos, optional gondola, fast digital delivery.

“Operator never showed up!!! We never got a message and never got to experience our Venice VIP Photo Session.”

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