Imperial Treasury Private Tour: Explore Fascinating Artefacts & Their Tales

Uncover the captivating stories behind the Imperial Treasury’s artefacts on a private tour. Discover the origins of crowns, the symbolism of the Austrian Empire’s crown, and the historical significance of religious relics.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Imperial Treasury Vienna - One of the most important collection of historical artifacts in Europe including the regalia of the Holy Roman Empire.
What's Included
  • Professional Art Historian guide
  • Entry/Admission - Imperial Treasury Vienna
Additional Information

On this excursion, we’ll witness the crown of the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation, Napoleon II’s birthplace, a unicorn horn, and outfits worn by the Order of the Golden Fleece members. Each of these artefacts imparts critical and captivating insights about us.

For instance, we’ll discuss the origin of crowns, the shared attributes of Russian oligarchs and Roman patricians, and the surprising similarities between medieval laws and today’s lifestyle magazine tips.

We’ll decipher the symbolism of the Austrian Empire’s crown and find out where Emperor Maximilian of Mexico fumbled. Additionally, we’ll understand the sceptre’s historical evolution and provide proof that historical cosplay wasn’t inherently a concept of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fans. Certainly, we won’t overlook religious relics - The Veil of Veronica, John the Baptist’s tooth, and fragments of the True Cross.

All these museum regalia incarnate societal hierarchy concepts and often stem from our subconscious mindsets. Discover this for yourself during our interactive Imperial Treasury tour.

  • 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 in front of the main entrance of the Imperial Treasury. There is one entrance and you meet your guide at left side of the gate next to the Museums sign and before you pass through the glass door. The exact information with photos of the meeting point and your museum guide you will get with an extra file. Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher if you have any question or have any difficulties to find the meeting point or your guide.
  • Please come punctually to the meeting point in front of the main entrance of the Imperial Treasury. There is one entrance and you meet your guide at left side of the gate next to the Museums sign and before you pass through the glass door. The exact information with photos of the meeting point and your museum guide you will get with an extra file. Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher if you have any question or have any difficulties to find the meeting point or your guide.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Location
Burgring 5
Burgring
Imperial Treasury / Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien
Cancellation Policy

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

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