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Is Universal Florida VIP tour worth it?

Yes. One of the best perks of a VIP tour is the ability to ride Universal's top attractions with virtually no wait. Typically, you'll wait between 5-15 minutes for each ride while on a VIP tour.



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There are exceptions if your specific tour experience includes gratuities or you simply didn't have a good time, but in general, tipping your guide at the end of the tour is customary in the U.S. and Europe, though it's much more common in the States.

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About.com has a Tipping Guide for travelers that further suggests that the tour guide should receive a tip of 10% to 20% of the tour cost. As a last thought, the guide still needs to earn his or her tip. Just with any other profession, the tip should match the level of service.

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Cost (sometimes) Private tours are usually considered much more expensive due to the luxury, convenience and personal attention they offer. While there is some truth in this, as personal tours can often be more expensive than group tours, this isn't always the case.

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Tour guides should never touch a guest — unless it's offering a hand for an awkward step or helping with gear related to the tour. Show interest in where they're from: The number one way to engage with guests is to ask them questions.

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  • For a tour that only lasts a few hours, tip your guide 10 percent to 20 percent the cost of the tour. ...
  • For a multi-day tour, you should tip your guide $5 to $10 per day on the last day.
  • If there was a driver in addition to a guide, tip them $1 to $5 per day.


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A 1-Day, 1-Park VIP Tour lasts for five hours and includes priority entrance into a minimum of eight major attractions at either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure (you get to choose the park, though your tour guide sets the itinerary).

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Best Time of Year to Visit There's really no off season for Universal, but the week after Labor Day until mid-December (excluding Thanksgiving week) and January to mid-May (excluding spring break) are known for smaller crowds, cooler weather, and less humid air.

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Private VIP Experience In addition, you will receive a My Universal Photos 3-Day Photo Package (Photo package entitlement starts on first day of tour)*.

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Pricing and Reservations Get essential details about the Disney Private VIP Tour. Pricing: Ranging from $450 to $900 per hour, depending on the season (valid park admission is required for each park visited on tour and is not included in the price of the tour). Reservations: Call (407) 560-4033 to book.

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