Private Tour of the Belvedere Palace with an Art Historian: "Pictures of Austrian Identities". Art & History Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets | 2 hours 30 minutes

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Russian, English
  • Skip-the-line Admission Tickets
  • Professional Art Historian Guide

Overview

How would you describe Vienna - the capital of culture? The birthplace of the waltz? The birthplace of psychoanalysis? All of these, and more, are true characteristics of the Austrian capital. The Genius Loci (spirit of place) is packed with details and you won't find them in quite as many places as in Belvedere. Do you want to discover what works of art from the different eras can tell you about the specific Austrian and Viennese identity? Then take a tour of the Belvedere and gain an insight into the different facets of the national character. In Gustav Klimt's golden "Judith" and "The Kiss" we can explore why female sexuality is the focus of medical interest in Vienna. The troubling mood of Egon Schiele's "Embrace" and "The Girl and Death" can also help us understand why this city became the birthplace of psychoanalysis. The ornate baroque decoration of the palace, the accent on the ancient heroic themes will explain the special imperial atmosphere of the city, in which the Viennese live and in which tourists so eagerly dive. And Ferdinand Waldmüller's pellucid paintings will try to enchant us by showing the famous "Viennese cosiness" and we have to make an effort to see what tragedies lie behind these well-marketed images. The gilding of medieval altars and Klimt's golden masterpieces, the sparks of intellectual life and Viennese humour that glimmer through the sombre paintings of Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka - what really makes this famous palace's collection shine? And what exactly shows us the true face of the (former imperial) capital? The answers to these questions await you in the galleries of Belvedere Palace.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    2 hours 25 minutes

  • Jardines de Belvedere

    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.

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

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Julia was superb!

Published on Mar, 2025

Great insights into the relevance of the art and architecture of the Belvedere to the history and culture of Austria.

Great tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Great tour. Julia was very personable and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Julia as a guide for this tour.

Fascinating and memorable

Published on Apr, 2024

Julia was amazing. My husband who has less interest in art was as fascinated as I was and we referred to things Julia told us as we visited other places in Vienna. She guided us through the Belvedere and built a story starting with the middle ages all the way to Klimt, she wove a thread connecting many of the works of art. I was as impressed with her knowledge and passion about art and history as I was with the actual paintings. I was hesitant to buy a tour so pricey as this but it was well worth the money spent.

Belvedere Palace art tour

Published on Apr, 2024

Our guide was terrific! She was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I learned many things about art history that will make me look at historical paintings in a new light and feel I have a better appreciation of the importance of context in any piece of art.

Upper Belvedere Art Experience

Published on Dec, 2023

Julia was amazing! She shares her love of the Upper Belvedere and its art of which she is quite knowledgeable. She enriched our experience beyond our expectations. Thank you, Julia.

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