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Private Themed Tour of the Belvedere with an Art Historian: "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt: how it became the Symbol of the Viennese Art

4.8(22 reviews)Vienna, AustriaOperated by Art with me! — Art experience for the intellectually curious
  • Duration1 hour 30 min
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesGerman, Russian, English
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Ads all over Vienna lure viewers at every turn to the Belvedere to see 'the most famous kiss', on this tour you will understand what The Kiss is all about and decide for yourself whose arguments are more persuasive — art historians, marketers or viewers.

You will not only understand Klimt's style, but also see reflections of the the century turn in the work of this extraordinary artist.

We will trace Klimt's creative transformations from his early "Portrait of the Unknown Lady" to his unfinished "Bride", which was left in the studio when the artist was rushed by ambulance to hospital.

Klimt was long known as 'the portraitist of beautiful ladies', and we will see why today's scholarship believes Klimt felt the desires of his models better than his contemporary Sigmund Freud understood the problems of his patients.

On this tour, we'll take an in-depth look at Klimt's work, surrounded by his associates and competitors, and see why this particular artist is so important to Vienna.

If you not only want to see "The Kiss" but also find diverse meanings in Klimt's works, this tour of the Klimt collection in the Belvedere is for you.

What to expect

1 hour 30 min1 stopsPrivate tour
  1. Belvedere Museum

    Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, Vienna, 1030, Austria

    1 hour 30 minAdmission included

    The National Gallery of Belvedere has the most impressive collection of Gustav Klimt’s canvases. Regardless of which aspect of his art you are interested in, in the Belvedere, you will find his portraits, landscapes, and the prominent works of his “Golden Period”.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Prinz Eugen-Straße 27

End / drop-off

Prinz Eugen-Straße 27

Redemption

Thank you for choosing our tour Gustav Klimt’s Art in the Belvedere! Your guide's name is Julia. You can contact her by phone or via WhatsApp/Telegram at +4368110630689. We start our tour at the Belvedere Palace. The address of the Belvedere Palace (also known as the Upper Belvedere) is Prinz Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna. Please come punctually to the meeting point at the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace. Your guide will be waiting for you on the left side of the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace. If you see a breathtaking view of Vienna, you are at 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. Contact your guide if you have any questions or have difficulties finding the meeting point or your guide. Your guide will have your museums entrance tickets with her. Have an inspiring experience!

What's included

Included

  • Skip-the-line Admission Tickets to the Palace Belvedere (Upper Belvedere)
  • Professional Art Historian Guide

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 6 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Youth (15–18), Adult (19–100)

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please come punctually to the meeting point at the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace. Your guide will be waiting for you on the left side of the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace (also called the Upper Belvedere). 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 difficulties finding the meeting point or your guide.
  • No pick-up available

Languages

Guide
German, Russian, English

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 8 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Vienna
Product code
68629P21

What you'll be asked when booking

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Traveller reviews

4.8/ 522 reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (13) and Tripadvisor (9).

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