- Belvedere Museum - 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”.
- Skip-the-line tickets for the Belvedere Palace
- Guided tour by a professional art historian
Promotional signs throughout Vienna constantly invite passersby to the Belvedere to witness ‘the most celebrated kiss’. On our tour, you will fully comprehend the significance of The Kiss, and have the opportunity to decide whose interpretations are more convincing: those of art historians, marketing professionals or spectators.
Not only will you decipher Klimt’s unique style, but you’ll also observe how the turn of the century is reflected in this exceptional artist’s work.
We’ll follow Klimt’s creative journey from his initial ‘Portrait of an Unknown Woman’ to his incomplete ‘Bride’, abandoned in his studio when the artist was abruptly transported to the hospital by an ambulance.
Klimt had long earned the reputation of ‘the painter of beautiful women’, and we will show you why current academic opinions suggest Klimt understood his models’ yearnings better than his contemporary Sigmund Freud comprehended his patients’ troubles.
During this tour, we’ll delve deeper into the aesthetics of Klimt’s art, accompanied by the work of his contemporaries and rivals, while understanding why this artist has such a profound significance to the city of Vienna.
So, if your interest extends beyond just ‘The Kiss’ to unravel the complex connotations within Klimt’s masterpieces, this tour of the Klimt collection at the Belvedere is perfect for you.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats unavailable
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- 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.
- Wheelchair accessible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
