Venice & the Veneto · VIP
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 vip experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Tour St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in Venice with skip-the-line entry, expert guides, Bridge of Sighs, and optional terrace views.
“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.”
See Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica after hours, with quiet halls, glowing mosaics, the Bridge of Sighs, and an expert guide.
“It was INCREDIBLE!! This tour was the highlight of my entire 2.5 days in Venice. Our tour guide was so kind and knowledgable and was fantastic at giving us a balance of facts/touring and time to take the beauty of the buildings in for ourselves. Sitting in the basilica in pitch black and having the lights turn on to reveal the sparkling solid gold murals above our heads was magical, as was sitting in the grand hall in Doge’s Palace when it was near empty. The tour group is small and as a solo traveler, I liked this because i wasn’t fighting to hear the guide or pushed to the…”
Visit Murano and Burano by private boat, watch master glassblowing, see lace made by hand, and explore Venice’s lagoon with a personal guide.
“Wonderful experience - was overwhelmed by the amount of glass art on display at the factory in Murano. Burano was so lovely, and Nico did a fantastic job of explaining the history and character of the islands. Thank you!”
Private Mercedes transfer from Venice to Cortina and the Dolomites, with WiFi, professional chauffeurs, and room for up to seven.
“The service was fantastic, we were picked up at the airport the driver was waiting for us with our name displayed. A short drive in a luxury saloon to the dock outside where our private boat was waiting with the pilot. After a few photos together on the boat we were whisked away to our hotel on the lagoon. A brilliant way to arrive in Venice!”
See St. Mark’s Basilica after dark with only six people, glowing mosaics, the Pala d’Oro, and crypts beneath Venice’s grand church.
“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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