Private Tour of the Belvedere Palace with an Art Historian: "Pictures of Austrian Identities". Art & History Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Professional Art Historian Guide
- Skip-the-line Admission Tickets
- Entry/Admission - Belvedere Museum
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Belvedere Museum, Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, Vienna 1030 Austria
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.
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Stop At: Belvedere Schlossgarten, Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, Vienna 1030 Austria
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Belvedere Museum, Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, Vienna 1030 Austria
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.
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Stop At: Belvedere Schlossgarten, Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, Vienna 1030 Austria
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Near public transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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). 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.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
ANDREW_A
June 2023
An absolute masterclass & a must do in Vienna. My wife and I enjoyed an exclusive private tour of almost 3 hours with Julia in the Belvedere. We learned not only about the art in the museum, but the historical context for Vienna and Austria as a whole. We did this on our last day in the cit...
An absolute masterclass & a must do in Vienna. My wife and I enjoyed an exclusive private tour of almost 3 hours with Julia in the Belvedere. We learned not only about the art in the museum, but the historical context for Vienna and Austria as a whole. We did this on our last day in the city & were glad of that as we had a better perspective having already been in town for a week. This tour is not inexpensive, but worth every cent for those who have a curiosity about art, architecture and history.natashad772
January 2023
This Tour with Julia is definitely an unforgettable Vienna discovering through history, philosophy, and art. Highly professional, scientific, and fascinating tour. Absolutely recommend. Thank you, Julia, for a great tour!
This Tour with Julia is definitely an unforgettable Vienna discovering through history, philosophy, and art. Highly professional, scientific, and fascinating tour. Absolutely recommend. Thank you, Julia, for a great tour!Navigate51102716474
June 2021
The tour in the Belvedere Art Gallery was great, it was nice to have a real one-on-one conversation with the tour guide, Julia. You could tell that she had a real passion for arts. We never felt rushed, and had a fantastic time!
The tour in the Belvedere Art Gallery was great, it was nice to have a real one-on-one conversation with the tour guide, Julia. You could tell that she had a real passion for arts. We never felt rushed, and had a fantastic time!953annkathrinn
April 2023
Julia was great. She provided us with an excellent overview and history of the palace and plenty of the exhibits. But not just that. She wove an emotional narrative connecting the various pieces bringing greater meaning to it all. The tour felt as though we had an expert art historian friend guid...
Julia was great. She provided us with an excellent overview and history of the palace and plenty of the exhibits. But not just that. She wove an emotional narrative connecting the various pieces bringing greater meaning to it all. The tour felt as though we had an expert art historian friend guiding us through the Belvedere. It couldn't have been better!Shanna L
April 2023
We planned Vienna museums trips with Julia for 3 days in a row and if she would be available for another 2 days we would happily spend 2 more days with her. Julia’s tours are inspired enlightening and very engaging. She is absolutely one of a kind - extremely deep and knowledgeable yet she does...
We planned Vienna museums trips with Julia for 3 days in a row and if she would be available for another 2 days we would happily spend 2 more days with her. Julia’s tours are inspired enlightening and very engaging. She is absolutely one of a kind - extremely deep and knowledgeable yet she doesn’t bring you down on the contrary she elevates you to her level. This was our second time walking through museums of Vienna with Julia and we will absolutely be back for more. Touring art with Julia is like reading an amazing book where thoughts and guesses are illustrated with worlds most beloved and important paintings. Except you are looking at them on walls of palaces not on the book pages. Whatever your art interests are I promise you Julia will have the most interesting tour for you - all you need to do is ask.Y2860TGemilyr
March 2023
I booked this tour by the recommendation of friends of mine who had been to Vienna six months earlier and told me " This is a must." And I am so very grateful! This Belvedere tour was by far the most engaging and inspiring I have ever had. Julia carefully wove together political, cultural, an...
I booked this tour by the recommendation of friends of mine who had been to Vienna six months earlier and told me " This is a must." And I am so very grateful! This Belvedere tour was by far the most engaging and inspiring I have ever had. Julia carefully wove together political, cultural, and psychological aspects of art and made every minute of our tour a genuine pleasure. Thus I can confirm "This is a must-do in Vienna."