Klimt's Kisses from Vienna a Private Expert-Walk from Baroque to Art Nouveau

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This half-day walking-tour presents two of Vienna’s most outstanding periods, Baroque and Art Nouveau. We skip-the-line to explore the Upper Belvederes refined interior. The Austria Gallery’s highlight is the Kiss by Gustav Klimt – presented among ten other Klimts and works of his contemporaries like Schiele and Kokoschka. Baroque gardens always hide little surprises – lets decipher them. The open spaces of Schwarzenbergplatz and Karlsplatz offer unique vistas spanning periods from the seventeen-hundreds to WWII. An art nouveau signature building itself the Secession holds another Kiss at the end of Klimt’s “illustration” of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. At the end, Naschmarkt invites you to explore Vienna’s culinary diversity or just relax with an al fresco lunch or afternoon snack.

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Things To Know

  • Live guiding by a licensed Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station
  • Skip the line
  • Public transportation
  • Admissions (Upper Belvedere/Secession)
  • Personal expenses
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Pets are not permitted in certain areas visited

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Belvedere Museum

Outstanding wrought-iron gates open into the Belvedere gardens. We skip the line to visit Vienna’s best baroque garden palace and see Klimt’s Kiss – embedded in the Austrian Gallery.

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Jardines de Belvedere (Pass-by Only)

On our way down, we decipher the three-leveled gardens and the play with visual tricks before we enter the Lower Belvedere.

Lower Belvedere (Pass-by Only)

The garden room and the honor court make us understand what Prince Eugene brought to Vienna from Versailles – on a miniature scale though.

Heldendenkmal der Roten Armee (Pass-by Only)

Schwarzenbergplatz is dominated by the Soviet Memorial and surrounded by a mix of buildings illustrating Vienna’s boom period at the end of the 1800 hundreds.

Karlskirche (Pass-by Only)

Built to impress from a distance, this church sets the stage for Austria’s most glorious epoch in the 1700 hundreds. Baroque at it’s best.

Otto Wagner Pavillon Karlsplatz (Pass-by Only)

Functional though elegant – the Otto Wagner metro-station at Karlsplatz represents another of Vienna’s moments of glory, the time around 1900, Art Nouveau!

Musikverein (Pass-by Only)

The Wiener Musikverein (Viennese Music Association) is the home of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra. The "Great/Golden Hall" (Großer Saal), due to its highly regarded acoustics, is considered one of the finest concert halls in the world.

Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude)

The Secession Building is as an architectural manifesto for Art Nouveau. Built by a group of rebel artists seceding from the long-established fine art institution. Klimt painted the Beethoven Frieze for an exhibition in celebration of the composer. Meant for the exhibition only, the frieze was painted directly on the walls with light materials. It culminates in "a kiss to the world".

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Naschmarkt (Pass-by Only)

The Naschmarkt in its current, transitional stage dates to 1915 and is a mixture of a market and an international food experience. Perfect for a “al fresco” lunch or a tasty late afternoon snack.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

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Additional Information

We meet our guests at all hotels and vacation rentals in town, Reichsbruecke pier or train stations (Vienna Hbf, Vienna West) Other meeting points can be arranged. Tour starts at 09:30 and 14:00

Ticket Redemption

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Reviews By Other Travelers

4.8
Based on 11 reviews

What do other 11 guests say about Klimt's Kisses from Vienna a Private Expert-Walk from Baroque to Art Nouveau

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Carmine_S
5
May 2024
Walter was great. Pace was perfect and the Belvedere was exquisite. Stopped for a beer at local pub which was quite enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour with Walter.
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Evan_H
5
May 2024
Walter was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and charming. The art history was well presented and explained though the tour. He easily adjusted to the slower walking pace of a member of our party and made it an enjoyable morning. There is plenty of walking, so be aware of that. But highly ...
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Lawowl27
5
Jan 2024
Excellent. Guide was very knowledgeable about the museum, and the paintings contained therein. He was also able to get us in early, and explained the buildings around the palace.

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Things to know

Included
  • Live guiding by a licensed Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station
  • Skip the line
Not Included
  • Public transportation
  • Admissions (Upper Belvedere/Secession)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Pets are not permitted in certain areas visited

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies