I've done 4 VIP tours at Universal Studios and have another booked for $3,500. It's an incredible deal that comes with huge perks.

Carly CaramannaJul 29, 2023, 20:22 IST

We were able to access areas around the park.Carly Caramanna

I've visited Universal Studios parks for 30 years, and I think its VIP tours are worth it.
I've done four VIP tours with Universal and already have another booked for $3,500.

Many are aware of the VIP tours at Disney parks, but Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort also offer various levels of VIP tours daily.

These VIP tours are guided and allow for quick and private access to all attractions and unlimited food. There are a few types of VIP tours and price varies based on date and demand. Tours last around seven hours and you can choose between a fully private tour or a mix-in tour where you're paired with up to 20 other guests.

I've done four fully private tours, which guides customize based on your interests, and the price has usually been around $3,500 to $4,500. If you have a big group, this breaks down to a few hundred dollars a person.

Here's what my most recent tour was like and why I think they're worth every penny.

My most recent private VIP tour was at Universal Studios Hollywood.

I got to keep my VIP lanyard.Carly Caramanna

Theme-park food can be expensive, but guests on the VIP tour receive complimentary bites.

I was surprised by the quality of the complimentary VIP food.Carly Caramanna

After breakfast, we headed to Universal's back lot and got to walk around.

Some back lots are designed to look like a city.Carly Caramanna

This was a bucket-list experience for me.

Little Europe was an incredible set to explore.Carly Caramanna

As we went behind the scenes, we also got to ride around on a special bus.

The VIP motorcoach was awesome.Carly Caramanna

All in all, we spent around two hours exploring the sets.

You can drive through the set on the standard tram tour, but the VIP tour is the only way to be able to walk in it.Carly Caramanna

Next, we headed to Super Nintendo World and skipped lines.

We skipped a 90-minute wait time for a ride here.Carly Caramanna

After Nintendo, we were escorted directly onto some major attractions.

We were able to access areas around the park.Carly Caramanna

After the tour, I used my unlimited Express Pass to enjoy more rides on my own.

Entrance to The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash.Carly Caramanna

I highly recommend a Universal VIP tour.

For me, the VIP ride access alone is worth the cost of the tour.Carly Caramanna

I've already booked another VIP Tour — this time, for Halloween season.

Universal hosts Halloween Horror Nights in the fall.Carly Caramanna for Insider

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