Skip-the-line Upper Belvedere Tickets and Guided Tour Vienna
Description
Do you know what ancient story inspired The Kiss by Klimt? Find out on our Expert-led guided tour of the Upper Belvedere art gallery in Vienna! Skip the lines and discover the world-famous art collection of this luxurious Baroque palace and gardens. Highlights: • Visit the Upper Belvedere Art Gallery with a 5-Star Art History Expert-Guide • Beat the crowds with skip-the-line tickets and a reserved time slot for entry • See one of the most renowned collections of European art, including Klimt and van Gogh • Wander around one of Europe’s most beautiful Baroque gardens • Enjoy a well-organized group tour with live commentary in 1 chosen language Discover the world-renowned art collection, magnificent architecture and landscaped gardens of Upper Belvedere, one of Vienna’s most iconic Baroque landmarks. Skip long lines and make the most of your time with an Expert Guide, exploring the highlights and hidden gems of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Vienna’s top art museum!
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Art Corner Cafe, just outside the gilded gates of the Belvedere Palace.
Pass through the gates of the Belvedere Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and the perfect start to your Viennese cultural journey. Get ready to skip the lines with your reserved entry and discover one of Vienna’s top landmarks.
Step into the grand courtyard, framed by elegant Baroque façades and statues. Your guide will share the history of Prince Eugene of Savoy’s residence and the palace’s architectural significance.
Use your skip-the-line ticket to enter the Upper Belvedere without waiting. Learn about the palace’s transformation from a princely residence to a world-class art museum. Ascend the magnificent Grand Staircase adorned with frescoes and sculptures, setting the tone for the artistic treasures inside.
Delve into a rich collection spanning the Middle Ages to modern art, including masterpieces by Klimt, Schiele, and Kokoschka. Highlights include exquisite religious art and early modernist works.
Conclude your tour at the Orangery, a historic greenhouse now hosting events and exhibitions, surrounded by lush greenery.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early. Latecomers won't be able to join the tour or receive a refund.
- Tickets for Upper Belvedere include timed entry. You will skip the line at the ticket counter, but not at the entrance and security checks.
- The tour includes the permanent exhibitions of the Upper Palace, excluding the Lower Belvedere and Belvedere 21. Please note that the exhibitions change regularly.
- Admission to Belvedere Gardens is free of charge. In case of extreme weather conditions, visiting the outdoor areas may be restricted but the tour will take place as planned. The gardens are not green or lit up in winter, so it’s best to book a morning tour or visit in spring, summer or autumn.
- Live commentary in only 1 language - select your preferred language when booking.
- We limit the group size to 24 participants.
- This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
- There is no luggage storage for extra clothing, umbrellas, large bags, scooters, etc.
- Pets are not allowed.
Reviews(76)
Learn a lot about Austrian history and key artists of various periods reflecting change. The palace is very beautiful….
Excellent tour and guide of the trip; it is definitely worth it, especially because the guide allows for a deeper understanding of the most relevant painters.
The experience was fantastic and definitely the best of the trip!! Our guide Alexander was magnificent in the explanations and stories he shared with us! Really exceptional!
Our guide Utta was incredibly nice and informative of the Belvedere art and history. We enjoyed our 2 hr private tour and did not feel rushed. The gardens are lovely and can be enjoyed at your own pace after the inside experience concludes.
Elmar was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic in communicating his commentary on the Belvedere itself, and its Art. Highly recommended.
You can see the gardens for free before your tour. Our guide explained in depth in regards to different paintings and what led up to Klimt creating the paintings that he did in reflection of different eras from the past.
Renee was an amazing guide. He carefully selected paintings from the overwhelming offerings and provided interesting historical context and insightful and thought provoking art history insights into the paintings. His English was excellent and his delivery warm and humorous. An engaging experience for both me and my daughter.
Alex was the BEST tour guides we’ve had in any country! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional! Highly recommend!
Our tour guide was absolutely terrific! She was so knowledgeable with history and artwork. She was smart and how she organized our tour and was thoughtful and how she described each of the works of art.
We had Alex again as Guide ! He is very knowledgeable and funny too! Beautiful palace ! Well worth the money
