The 3 VIP Experiences in Venice That Earn Their Price

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

See Venice’s golden Basilica and grand Doge’s Palace in 2 to 3 hours. Your English-speaking guide covers mosaics, rulers, prisoners, and the Bridge of Sighs. Choose the 8 AM early-entry tour, a terrace visit, a private group, or Spanish guidance.

“This tour was amazing! Our guide Sara really knew the history and did a great job explaining it. We did add on the terrace and would say that was definitely worth it.”

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

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

Spend 3.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Roberta, Elena, or Nico through Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica after closing. Expect quiet halls, the Pala d’Oro, the crypt, the Bridge of Sighs, and a small group with headsets.

“It’s so wonderful to hear the history of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark Basilica. The architect is so incredible and the beauty is unmatched.”

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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

Spend four hours exploring Burano and Murano with a private English-speaking guide, private boat transport, a lace-making visit, Burano cookies, and a close-up Murano glassblowing show. Guides such as Luca, Nico, Giovanni, and Sebastiano are praised for their island knowledge and easygoing style.

“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…”

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