Private Palace Tours in Italy: 15 to Book

Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark’s

1.Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark’s

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 715 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $594Our pick

Review of a private Venice tour covering Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, hidden lanes, and a Grand Canal motorboat ride.

“We did the 5 hour tour with Lorenzo and he was amazing. It was about 95 degrees out on the day of our tour and he was very sensitive about the heat with our group of three. He was extremely informative about the history of Venice and balanced that well with some fun and laughter.”

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Venice: Private Entry Doge Palace & St. Mark Terraces Tour

2.Private Entry Doge Palace & St. Mark Terraces Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 337 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $72

Enter Venice’s Doge’s Palace before opening, skip St. Mark’s Basilica lines, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and enjoy terrace views.

“This early entrance tour was the way to go. We were able to see both the palace and the basilica before the crowds entered. Our guide, Alicia (spelling?), was fantastic! She was incredibly knowledgeable, humorous and well prepared. This tour was definitely money and time well spent.”

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Private or Semi Doge’s Palace & Saint Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour

3.Private or Semi Doge’s Palace & Saint Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240Top rated

Review of a private Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour in Venice, with skip-the-line entry, guide insight, price, tips, and FAQ.

“Our Private Tour Guide was amazing! Very informative and knowledgeable and very considerate of our needs. The Tour was incredible and the time just flew by!!!”

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Venice Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People

4.Venice Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $228

Review of Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour, with skip-the-line entry, expert guides, small groups, value, and practical tips.

“Thank you Tuilla for an amazing time at St. Mark's and Doge's Palace. We appreciated your knowledge and enthusiasm. The history, art, and architecture was stunning. Thank you for a wonderful tour.”

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Campania: Royal Palace of Caserta Guided Private Tour

5.Campania: Royal Palace of Caserta Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 2 hours · from $47Best value

Tour Caserta’s Bourbon palace with a private guide, skip the ticket line, and see royal apartments, the chapel, theater, and grand staircase.

“Ottima esperienza per visitare la reggia di Caserta. Terminata il tour rimane tutto il tempo per visitare i giardini. Consigliato”

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Palermo: Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel – Small Group or Private

6.Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel – Small Group or Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Review of Palermo’s Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel tour, with mosaics, Arab-Norman art, guide tips, timing, price, and practical advice.

“How lucky was I to be the only guest on this particular tour! Laura was so wonderful and it was like walking through with a learned friend. She was so knowledgeable explaining all the details and the Chapel truly took my breath away. Not to be missed ☺️”

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Private Turin Royal Palace Tour with Holy Shroud Chapel

7.Private Turin Royal Palace Tour with Holy Shroud Chapel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $223

Explore Turin’s Royal Palace, Armoury, and Holy Shroud Chapel with a private guide, skip-the-line entry, and useful historical context.

“This was a great tour experience. We were able to see quite a bit at the Royal Palace, Holy Shroud Chapel & Armoury in a handful of hours - yet the tour did not seem rushed at all. Our tour guide, Carlo, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Palazzo Vecchio: Magnificent Private Tour

8.Palazzo Vecchio: Magnificent Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 61 reviews

Explore Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio with a private guide, from Medici rooms and Renaissance art to Dante’s mask and Leonardo’s secret fresco.

“Une visite très intéressante avec Alexandra. de nombreuses explications sont données au cours de la visite. Avec de l'histoire, de la géographie, de l'histoire de l'art, de la géopolitique. les nombreuses questions que j'ai pu poser ont trouvé à chaque fois une réponse. On ne voit pas le temps passer.”

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Venice: St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Private Tour

9.St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · from $396

Review of Venice’s private St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace tour, with skip-the-line access, art history, tips, costs, and practical advice.

“Laura is a knowledgeable and personable guide. The tour was paced in such a way that we saw the highlights but didn’t feel rushed. The only downside was that we were not able to get close to the Pala d’Oro. Apparently that’s another tour.”

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Private Tour – National Museum of Palazzo Massimo

10.Private Tour – National Museum of Palazzo Massimo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $150

Explore Rome’s Palazzo Massimo with a private English guide, ancient art, Villa Livia frescoes, the Boxer at Rest, and admission included.

“Don't bother with the guide. He never showed up. Enjoy the museum on your own. The collection is amazing.”

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Florence: Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour

11.Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · from $186

Review of Florence’s private Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens tour, with guide details, highlights, price value, timing, access, and booking advice.

“Martina was very cool… if are interested on reviewing the history and art with full detail. She will definitely is the option..”

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Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour

12.Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $260

Tour Florence’s Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens with a private guide, Renaissance art, Medici treasures, sculptures, and skip-the-line entry.

“Christina was very sweet, knowledgeable, and went with our pace.”

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Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour

13.Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $287

Review of Florence’s private Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens tour, with art highlights, practical tips, guide quality, price value, and booking advice.

“Alessandro is probably one of the most knowledgeable guides we’ve had (we travel a lot). He could answer any questions - no matter how obscure, not only of history, but art, Florence and travel in Tuscany. His pace was perfect for us, with detailed explanations of all that we were seeing. He integrated all information from Pitti Palace with all other sites around town. He allowed ample time for questions and made sure we could remain in the museum after our visit was done, while giving suggestions of what to explore afterwards. We highly recommend him and the tour!!!”

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PALAZZO VECCHIO Private tour in Florence

14.PALAZZO VECCHIO Private tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Explore Palazzo Vecchio with a private Florence guide, Medici stories, Leonardo’s lost painting mystery, and flexible 90-minute visits.

“The tour guide was great, friendly and very knowledgeable. Only thing I would say negative is this tour is expensive for what it was, compared to other tours we took. Only a little over 90 minutes.”

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Private Caserta Royal Palace & Gardens Guided Tour inc. Shuttle

15.Private Caserta Royal Palace & Gardens Guided Tour inc. Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $216

Tour Caserta’s lavish royal palace and English gardens with a private guide, skip-the-line entry, shuttle access, and flexible attention.

“We had the BEST tour guide, Maria Tarantino! She gave such detailed information and answered all our questions. This Palace is a hidden treasure, absolutely breathtaking! Definitely would recommend this tour!”

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