PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE PRICING
The above is the price table for the private tours we offer. Special VIP upgrades or the ability to request cost-sharing among a small group are available upon request. Note that we will arrange ALL skip-the-line tickets or drivers or meals, or anything else necessary to complete your custom itinerary, but these expenses are an added cost.
Expenses to Budget for While Traveling in:
A brief sample of some standard costs to be aware of in Rome, Venice, Florence/Tuscany, and Paris:
Vatican Museums
A standard, timed, reserved entrance to the Vatican Museums, with one loop on the Rome ORP Open Bus Tour:
up to 50€ per adult
Various VIP Upgrades (first-entrance, semi-private access, access to the gardens or special sections, all available upon request)
Saint Peter's Basilica
Basilica (required whisper radio sets):
1,50€ per person
Cupola (Dome):
10€ per person
Colosseum + Forum
Timed entrance to the Ancient City, including Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum ('Parco Archeologico'):
up to 50€ per person
Transportation in Rome
Golf-cart rental, with driver, for up to 7 persons for 2 hours:
250€
NCC Black Minivan at your disposal for up to 3 hours:
250€
Eating Out in Rome
Fast lunch or light aperitivo (happy hour):
10-15€ per person
Standard meal out for dinner at a local trattoria:
30-35€ per person
Basilica di San Marco
Timed entrance to St. Mark's Basilica
3euros per person
Venice Church Pass
A special pass including the entrance to all churches indicated on this page.
14euros per person
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Transportation in Venice
Private water taxi:
85euros per hour for a taxi that can accommodate up to 10
Vaporetto (water bus):
30euros per day for unlimited rides; 8euros each way
Gondola: 90euros for a 30minute tourist ride during the day for up to 5 people, 110 euros at night time (from 7pm to 3am)
Eating Out in Venice
Fast lunch or light aperitivo (happy hour):
15-20euros per person
Standard meal out for dinner at a local trattoria:
40euros per person
FAQ
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HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN BE IN A PRIVATE GROUP?Private groups are for anywhere from 1-10 persons. If you would like to inquire about joining up with another private tour group so as to share the costs, or if your group has more than 10 people, please get in touch with us.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF A PRIVATE GUIDE OR TOP EXPERT?The prices are for the guide and itinerary support for a single tour ONLY. On this page, we have shared an idea of some of the usual costs required to complete an itinerary. These are an extra cost you will be expected to pay for, if your custom itinerary includes an entrance fee, transportation, or eating out. If you would like additional support services, or complete travel and itinerary planning and assistance, learn more about the full suite of services we offer here.
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SPECIAL ACCESS AND UNIQUE UPGRADESAny of the above tickets can be upgraded to allow for access to special (closed or reserved) sections of a museum or archeological site. There are also possibilities for semi-private or private access before or after hours. Finally, you can also join any one of the charitable support groups that support the preservation, restoration, and ongoing sharing of these incredible cultural resources. Any of these upgrades will allow for you to enjoy an enhanced or upgraded visiting experience. Please contact us if you want to splurge on and/or support these incredible immersive experiences.
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HOW DO WE PAY THE COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE OUR CUSTOM, PRIVATE ITINERARY?When we discuss with you on the phone or via email, and in your final custom itinerary pdf, we will make it clear which costs you will be responsible for paying onsite (usually in cash) yourself. For any tickets or arrangements that require prior booking, we will be happy to reserve and pay for these tickets on your behalf, after having already invoiced you for these costs and received your payments for such. Please note: most all museum and archeological sie entrance tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable once booked. This is not the policy of Martyrian nor SeetheSacred, but a policy put in place by the c cultural sites themselves. Thank you for understanding.
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HOW DO WE PAY IN USD (or currency other than €)?We will use the commercial bank conversion rate from € to $ (or any other currency of your choice) on the date of invoice. This converted charge is done for your additional convenience, and therefore your final costs will be invoiced in your local currency.