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15 Skip-the-Line & VIP Entry Tickets Worth Flying For

15 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Some of these are a faster queue; the best are a different door entirely, opened before the public one. The 15 below say which they are, what the timed slot is, and how far ahead the good hours sell out.

Pub Crawl + Unlimited Drinks + VIP entry + Drinking Games & Photographer - The first stop: one hour of drinks and group games
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Pub Crawl + Unlimited Drinks + VIP entry + Drinking Games & Photographer

1.Pub Crawl + Unlimited Drinks + VIP entry + Drinking Games & Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,666 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Meet your guides at 9:45 pm by St. Mary’s Church for drinking games, a wristband, and a five-hour night across Krakow bars and clubs. You get one hour of unlimited drinks at the first stop, free shots later, VIP entry, and a photographer, though venues and photo coverage can vary.

“One of the best experiences - solid group to crawl with headed by great guides! Strongly recommend to try.”

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New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access - What the two-hour route actually includes
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New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

2.New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Ride through New Orleans after dark with guides such as Jeff, Geoff, or J, then walk through Odd Fellows Rest and other cemeteries using EMF readers. You’ll hear burial customs, Katrina stories, and local ghost lore, with a short stop at Morning Call Coffee Stand.

“Everything was well organized. Tour guide was very friendly. We had a lot of fun during this evening/night tour.”

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David & Duomo: Accademia & Skip the Line Exclusive Dome Access - Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia
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David & Duomo: Accademia & Skip the Line Exclusive Dome Access

3.David & Duomo: Accademia & Skip the Line Exclusive Dome Access

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 690 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $178

Meet your English-speaking guide near Piazza San Marco for a 3.5-hour small-group tour of the Accademia and Duomo. You’ll see David and Michelangelo’s unfinished Slaves, enter the cathedral, visit its rare terraces, and climb Brunelleschi’s dome. Your 72-hour ticket also covers the Baptistery, museum, and crypt.

“This was a great tour. Nice, easy and short. The “skip the line” features were so worth paying for the tour! And starting early in the morning was ideal since it was so hot on the day we toured. Seeing The David in person was amazing. And climbing the Duomo was fantastic and had some great views from the top.”

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VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry - Inside the White Tower and Chapel of St. John’s
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VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry

4.VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $206

Start at Tower Hill with guides such as Ben, John, Don, or Warren, then watch the Tower of London opening ceremony, meet a Chief Beefeater, see the Crown Jewels first, explore the White Tower, and finish at Tower Bridge. Expect stairs, cobblestones, and plenty of walking.

“This tour was exceptionally worthwhile. Our guide John was in equal parts highly knowledgeable about all aspects of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and engaging/entertaining with comments and stories about the venue and its colorful line of inhabitants over the centuries. We thoroughly enjoyed close proximity to and conversation with high-ranking Beefeater guards and front row status for the changing of the Tower Guard. John was very mindful of the group’s varying physical capabilities and herded us cats quite well. Just FYI for “mature” travelers like my husband and myself—be prepared for inclines, uneven stone pavers, and plenty of stairs, some of which are spiral, steep, and quite…”

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Madrid: Royal Palace VIP Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket - Meeting at Oriente Square beneath the white umbrella
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Madrid: Royal Palace VIP Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

5.Madrid: Royal Palace VIP Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 645 reviews · from $51

Meet your guide beneath the white umbrella at Felipe IV’s statue, then enter Madrid’s Royal Palace through express security. In two hours, see lavish rooms, art, tapestries, the throne room, royal quarters, and rooftop views while guides such as Blanca, Juan, Javier, or Enrique explain Spain’s monarchy.

“Very interesting and informative tour, our guide Frank was very fun and knowledgeable.”

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Alhambra & Generalife Skip the Line Premium Tour including Nasrid Palaces - The Alcazaba: stone, walls, and wide views
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Alhambra & Generalife Skip the Line Premium Tour including Nasrid Palaces

6.Alhambra & Generalife Skip the Line Premium Tour including Nasrid Palaces

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 631 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about three hours exploring Granada’s Alhambra with a guide and a group of roughly 10. You’ll visit the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife Gardens, Palace of Carlos V, and other open areas. Headsets help you follow the guide, while reserved tickets remove the biggest entry worry.

“Great tour guide. 9 people in our group. Had ear piece so could hear our guide on the move around the palace. Lots of walking-glad we were there in autumn as we were told the temperature reaches 45 degrees plus in the summer months! Nastrid Palace is truly spectacular.”

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Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access - What skip-the-line entry really adds
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Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

7.Exclusive Borghese Gallery Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend two hours inside Rome’s Borghese Gallery with a live English-speaking art historian. See Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, classical antiquities, and the famous gladiator mosaic while your guide explains the stories behind the art. Headsets help you hear clearly in the small group.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the two hours fly by. Thoroughly enjoyed all of the information he told us.”

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Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included - How much time should you allow?
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Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included

8.Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · from $16

Visit Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque in 45 minutes to an hour with entry included and a guide who explains its mosaics, courtyard, prayer hall, and 210-meter minaret. Choose morning or afternoon times, and add hotel pickup if useful. Confirm your time by WhatsApp after booking.

“Timely pick up and drop off. Knowledgeable guides who were very professional and courteous. The mosque is truly grand and well planned and thought out. Tho seperate from Hagia Sofia or Shaikh Zayed mosque in Anu Dhabi. Presents with the grandeur and organization that transcends . I Couldn't say better things about tour guides and mosque.”

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Budapest: Pub Crawl & Ruin Bar Tour – Free Shots & VIP Entry - Starting at Salvatore Bar or the alternate meeting point
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Budapest: Pub Crawl & Ruin Bar Tour – Free Shots & VIP Entry

9.Budapest: Pub Crawl & Ruin Bar Tour – Free Shots & VIP Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 382 reviews · 5 hours · from $11Best value

Join guides such as Usman, Ayza, Aqeel, Rohit, Phil, and Helia for a social five-hour crawl through Budapest’s ruin bars. Expect welcome shots, drinking games, photos, VIP entry, and a final club stop at Instant-Fogas. It suits solo visitors and groups ready for a late night.

“Usman was amazing! We had a great night and we saw the most amazing bars.”

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Skip-the-line National Archives Building Exclusive Guided Tour - The Public Vaults: letters, slavery, and the people behind the papers
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Skip-the-line National Archives Building Exclusive Guided Tour

10.Skip-the-line National Archives Building Exclusive Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $105

Meet your guide at the National Archives for a 1.5 to 2-hour tour of the Rotunda, Public Vaults, and Rubenstein Gallery. Guides including Annemarie, Donna, Meghan, Ryan, and Kate have earned praise for lively storytelling, family-friendly explanations, and strong knowledge of American history.

“Informative experience. Marybeth is a fountain of knowledge. She went above . She informed us of other things to see as well which we enjoyed.”

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Sagrada Familia VIP Tour Skip the Line with Small Group - Reading the Nativity Façade from the outside
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Sagrada Familia VIP Tour Skip the Line with Small Group

11.Sagrada Familia VIP Tour Skip the Line with Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Join a small group of up to 12 for a 90-minute English tour of the Sagrada Familia. You’ll see the basilica, Nativity Façade, crypt, museum, and Gaudí’s schools, with guides such as Bernat, Olga, Stephen, and David bringing the design and story into focus.

“Albert was a great guide, really knowledgeable and helpful. We learnt a lot and had a good experience.”

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Seville: VIP Exclusive Early Access Tour of The Alcazar - The architecture is easier to see without the crowd
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Seville: VIP Exclusive Early Access Tour of The Alcazar

12.Seville: VIP Exclusive Early Access Tour of The Alcazar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 276 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $117

Meet your English-speaking guide at Plaza del Triunfo, then enter the Royal Alcazar about an hour before the public. Guides such as Alba, Lola, Barbara, and Clara bring the palace’s royal stories to life. You’ll tour the rooms, hear the story behind Peter I’s palace, and explore the gardens when open.

“So wonderful!! Well worth it to book early access!! Raquel was an amazing host, so knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour!!”

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Exclusive First Access Vatican Tour with Skip the Line Basilica - The Pinecone Courtyard and the first taste of Vatican art
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Exclusive First Access Vatican Tour with Skip the Line Basilica

13.Exclusive First Access Vatican Tour with Skip the Line Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

This English tour takes you through the Vatican Museums, Pio Clementino, Gallery of Maps, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel before providing priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica. Guides such as Monica, Laura, Sara, and Martina bring the art to life, while headsets help you follow along.

“We had an amazing time exploring the Vatican museum with our guide Laura. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and navigated us through the crowds. The art work is awe inspiring and she helped understand the intent and meaning of some of the most important ones.”

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Milan: Exclusive Access with Last Supper visit & Guided Tour - The short walk into Leonardo’s refectory
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Milan: Exclusive Access with Last Supper visit & Guided Tour

14.Milan: Exclusive Access with Last Supper visit & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $85

Meet your licensed guide at Santa Maria delle Grazie for a one-hour visit centered on Leonardo’s Last Supper. Guides such as Valeria, Martino, and Merica have led this tour, explaining Leonardo’s technique, Milan’s past, and the mural’s restoration. Timed entry is included, but security checks still apply.

“Knowledgeable guide who made the experience totally worthwhile giving the painting context and meaningful.”

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Skip the Line – Private Same Day Agra Tour by Luxury Car

15.Skip the Line – Private Same Day Agra Tour by Luxury Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $40

Leave New Delhi at 6 a.m. in a private air-conditioned car, meet your Agra guide, and see the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itmad-ud-Daulah. The base price is $40 per person, with entrance tickets and a five-star hotel lunch available as upgrades.

“Great trip, the driver met me at my hotel and made the process easy. We met the tour guide in Agra and he was knowledgeable and very agreeable. We saw all the highlights, Shahid knew all the spots we needed to see at the Taj, we drove to the Agra fort, the mini-Taj and then had a great lunch. I had a great day and the trip met my best expectations.”

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