• Belvedere Museum - The palace’s architecture and history as well as numerous outstanding artworks in its galleries conceal the spirit of this city and in this private Belvedere Tour, we will make it visible. We will see and discuss the architecture of the Belvedere Palace and take an extensive tour through its collections from Middle Age art to the 20th century paintings including famous “Kiss” by Gustav Klimt.
• Belvedere Schlossgarten - We will begin our tour at the entrance to Belvedere Palace, and you will not only enjoy a stunning view of the garden and the historic center of Vienna, but also learn its symbolic meaning.

• Skip-the-line Admission Tickets
• Professional Art Historian Guide

How can one describe Vienna, the cultural capital? Is it the birthplace of the waltz or psychoanalysis? Indeed, all these attributes and more define Austria’s capital.

The Genius Loci, or spirit of place, is rich with details, especially evident at Belvedere. Interested in exploring how artworks from various eras reflect Austrian and Viennese identity? A tour of the Belvedere offers insights into the diverse aspects of the national character.

Gustav Klimt’s golden pieces, “Judith” and “The Kiss,” reveal why female sexuality captivated medical interest in Vienna. The unsettling atmosphere in Egon Schiele’s “Embrace” and “The Girl and Death” also sheds light on why this city became the cradle of psychoanalysis.

The palace’s elaborate baroque decor and emphasis on ancient heroic themes illustrate the unique imperial ambiance of the city, which both residents and tourists eagerly embrace. Ferdinand Waldmüller’s clear paintings aim to charm us with the renowned “Viennese coziness,” prompting us to look beyond the well-promoted images to uncover hidden tragedies.

The gilding of medieval altars and Klimt’s golden masterpieces, alongside the sparks of intellectual life and Viennese humor in the somber works of Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka, contribute to the brilliance of this renowned palace’s collection. What truly reveals the essence of the (former imperial) capital? The answers await in the galleries of Belvedere Palace.

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Please come punctually to the meeting point at the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace (also called the Upper Belvedere where the Museum is located). Your guide will be waiting for you on the right side of the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace (it is at your right if you look at it from the front, it is at your left, if you turn your back to it). If you see a breathtaking view of Vienna, you found the meeting point. If you see the palace but not the city view, then please move to the entrance on the opposite side of the building. Just follow the “Museum entrance” sign. Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher if you have any questions or have difficulties finding the meeting point or your guide.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.