• Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna -

‘The temple of art’ is the expression that describes the Art History Museum in Vienna the best. Kunsthistorisches Museum also features collections of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art, as well as a numismatic cabinet. During this art tour we take a very close look at globally celebrated masterpieces of the picture gallery and try to understand what makes each art piece so very special.

• Fast-track entry with skip-the-line tickets
• Expert guidance from a professional art historian

The Vienna Museum of Art History’s collection is an exceptional destination to explore and comprehend what sets a brilliant artist apart from the wonderful, and the good from the mediocre. For those who wish not only to stroll through the museum and admire the works of Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Raphael, and Caravaggio, but also seek to understand what differentiates their masterpieces from those of their lesser-known contemporaries, this tour is ideal.

In the world’s largest collection of Peter Bruegel’s works, we will delve into The Hunters in the Snow to discover why, in the 20th century, this painting was regarded as the “cold distant peak of unattainable art,” and why choosing such a controversial subject in the 16th century was a significant risk.

We will examine the criteria for Rubens’ art and discern the contrast between pieces created for his influential patrons and those crafted for his personal enjoyment. The Capture of Samson by his pupil Antonis van Dyck will illuminate the qualities of his work that have earned him a distinct place in art history, on par with his mentors.

Vermeer’s The Allegory of The Art and Caravaggio’s Madonna with the Beads will demonstrate the most masterful display of mimesis, the core principle of Western aesthetics. Conversely, Parmigianino’s works will reveal the early attempts of art to diverge from the path of perfect vitality.

For those eager to witness remarkable art and understand what makes it extraordinary, this art tour is an excellent choice.

• Please come punctually to the meeting point in front of the museum’s main entrance. There are three doors and the central one is closed. Your guide will be waiting for you in front of it. Your guide will have your museum entrance tickets with her.

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