Italy · VIP
Good vip experiences fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace tour, with skip-the-line entry, terrace views, early access, tips, and value advice.
“Fantastic tour! Do not miss this one. Nico is the best! I learned more on this tour then past visits.”
Review of the VIP Vatican breakfast and guided tour, with early museum entry, Sistine Chapel access, St. Peter’s Basilica, tips, and value advice.
“It was very hard to understand our tour guide so took away from the experience. Also hard because ear plugs only had one bud”
Review of Florence’s Uffizi VIP tour, with Botticelli, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, skip-the-line entry, guide quality, timing, and value.
“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!”
Review of Cagliari’s luxury motorboat tour, with three swim stops, snorkeling, Devil’s Saddle views, local wine, and practical booking tips.
“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.”
Review of Rome’s Colosseum Arena tour, with guide quality, access, timing, group size, price, meeting point tips, and honest drawbacks.
“I recently toured the Colosseum with Carmelo, and it was an unforgettable experience! His passion and knowledge brought the ancient ruins to life with fascinating stories about gladiators, architecture, and the Colosseum’s history. Carmelo answered all our questions with ease and provided insights you won’t find in a guidebook. The tour was perfectly paced, giving us plenty of time to explore and take photos. Plus, Carmelo recommended an amazing nearby spot for lunch, which was one of the best meals of our trip. If you’re visiting the Colosseum, book a tour with Carmelo—you won’t regret it!”
See Rome’s Colosseum from its restricted top floor on a small-group tour, with panoramic views, expert guidance, and Forum access afterward.
“Semi private. Without the masses of people. And the guy was excellent. Perfecto!”
See Michelangelo’s David and Florence’s Duomo with skip-the-line entry, private terraces, expert guiding, and a head start on the dome climb.
“We booked this tour last minute as we desperately wanted to see the David and experience the Duomo while in Florence (so hard to say if this is always this expensive or just because we purchased last minute). We didn’t know if we would have time but we’re able to fit this in on the morning before we left. It was wonderful! The guide was so knowledgeable and just seemed to enjoy her job and love her city so much. I was so fascinated. Highly recommend!!”
Pick the kind of day first, then pick the tour.
