Venice · VIP
18 ways to explore
Send this shortlist to a friend: 15 vip experiences, each with its price, the useful detail and the reason to choose it.
Skip lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and add VIP terrace views on select departures.
“Fantastic tour! Do not miss this one. Nico is the best! I learned more on this tour then past visits.”
After-hours access to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, with a live English guide, small crowds, and dramatic evening sights.
“It was great. Very nice to see the 2 places with a smaller group vs hundreds of people. Our guide was fantastic. Would suggest people to do.”
Private boat tour of Murano and Burano with a guide, master glassblowing demo, lace atelier visit, and Burano cookie tasting.
“Leo was a wonderful representative for Viator. He is well informed about the region because he has grown up in Venice with several generations of his family! Our trip to Murano and Burano was awesome! He took the time to introduce us to representatives for Venerir Murano which in turn showed us around the glass factory. The demonstrations were very interesting! From there we went to Burano and watch an individual perform stitching a picture of the beautiful colorful buildings in Burano. And Leo topped it off providing us with these wonderful butter cookies made only in the island at Burano. Then we finished the day eating lunch at one…”
Private luxury chauffeur transfer from Venice to the Dolomites and Cortina, using Mercedes comfort, WiFi, and coordinated door to door service.
“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 small-group night access to St. Mark’s Basilica for golden mosaics, close Pala d’Oro views, and the crypt.
“Excellent way to see St. Mark's, just wish there was less standing. Very thorough guide. Got to see crypt.”
A 35-minute private car transfer in Venice, with driver help from the airport arrivals hall to Piazzale Roma, plus optional water taxi.
“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 Venice tour with St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, small group up to 6, Bridge of Sighs, and Pala d’Oro up close.
“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 small-group boat tour to Burano and Murano with hotel pickup, a Burano walk, and a Murano glass-blowing demonstration.
“The first part of the trip was nice walking around the colorful village but had to rush off this island in order to get to the glass factory on the second island...which is all you get to see at the second island:( high pressure salespeople escorting you around multiple showrooms of glassware and sculptures for sale is all you get to see of the second island. Would have loved to have actually seen the island or just stayed at the first one to explore more. The guide was very nice and educational about the area which was why I gave 2 stars rather than 1.”
Ride a Riva Aquariva VIP private boat through Venice’s icons and lagoon islands, with Prosecco, guided stops, and a Murano glass show.
“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!!!”
Private boat day to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a guide, glassblowing, lace-making, and quiet lagoon churches.
“We had a great time with our new friend in Venice. That would be Nadia a Venice local. She knew all the local places to show us for the day. We arrived as strangers and parted as friends. I highly recommend spending a day with her and hearing her stories.”
3-hour Venice semi-private walking tour plus a 30-minute gondola ride, with optional Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica 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.”
Private after-hours Venice walk with VIP entry to St. Mark's Basilica, quiet golden mosaics, crypt access, and a local guide.
“I have been to at least 30 guided tours of famous churches.”
Luxury private Venice transfer with Piazzale Roma pickup, cruise connections, and constant communication. Private group, 2 to 3 hours.
“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!!!!!”
Venice VIP Photo Session: 2-hour private shoot with a local photographer, 40 post-processed images, fast delivery, optional gondola add-on.
“Operator never showed up!!! We never got a message and never got to experience our Venice VIP Photo Session.”
Skip crowds on a private Venice boat and gondola tour, with hotel pickup, Frari, Rialto market and St Mark's views in 4 hours.
“The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. She did her job well!!”
