Private Tour

Big Tour of Gustav Klimt’s Art in Vienna: Belvedere, Secession & Leopold Museum with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour is great for those who would like to get a full understanding of Gustav Klimt’s art by visiting the three museums that exhibit his most prominent works.

We start at the Belvedere Palace. This is where you can see "The Kiss" and "Judith", the most famous paintings of the “Golden Period”. "The Kiss" is one of the most iconic tourist landmarks of the city, and we begin our tour here to understand the context and origins of Klimt’s art.

After that, we will go to the exhibition hall of the Secession to see Klimt’s biggest work, the "Beethoven Frieze". This is the only work by this artist that purposely fully surrounds the viewer, which means that this is your chance to become one with art.

Our third stop is the Leopold Museum. Here, we’ll find "Death and Life". We will examine this canvas in detail to understand why it was so significant for his artistic career. We are also going to have a look at Klimt’s landscapes to see his maturity and complete our tour of his artistic inheritance.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please come punctually to the meeting point at the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace. Your guide will be waiting for you on the right 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 have difficulties finding the meeting point or your guide.

Your guide will have your museums entrance tickets with her.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Belvedere Museum

This is where you can see The Kiss and Judith, the most famous paintings of the vivid “Golden Period”.

1 hour • Admission Included

Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude)

In the building of the Secession we will see Klimt’s biggest work, the Beethoven Frieze.

30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Admission Tickets to all Museums

Professional Art Historian Guide

Transfer from the Belvedere to the Secession by taxi

Options

Standard rate

Reviews

5.00

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Outstanding tour with Julia!
Michael L,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Julia’s knowledge of art, Austrian culture, and Gustav Klimt is exceptional. She beautifully connected Klimt’s work to history, culture, and his lasting influence, making everything clear and inspiring. Passionate, engaging, and truly memorable — highly recommended!
A Klimt Tour to Remember
Scenic30825125766,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour turned out to be an absolutely unforgettable experience for our family! At each museum, every magnificent artwork added a new layer to Klimt’s artistic legacy. Julia was an excellent guide who helped us understand how each piece emerges from the interplay between personal talent and broader cultural influences. The tour was demanding in terms of time and energy, but we left with a deeper appreciation for Klimt’s artistic vision and a renewed curiosity about the mysteries behind his work. Whether you’re a Klimt lover or simply looking for a memorable cultural experience, this tour offers something truly unique and is highly recommended.
Exceptional Klimt Tour
gibbystratton,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of two tours we took with Julia. Both were excellent. My wife and I knew very little about Klimt other than "The Kiss" and "The Woman in Gold" and essentially nothing about his life or the scope of his work. This tour was great not only because we learned so much about Klimt and the evolution of his work, but we visited three outstanding venues all of which are interesting in their own right. Julia has a talent for explaining and illustrating how his art evolved pointing out the transitions as they occurred in his work. Incredibility fascinating and more importantly, fun and enjoyable. Julia is a pleasure to learn from, and we highly recommend her. My guess is every tour she has curated would be great based on the two experiences we had with her (our other tour was the must see masterpieces of the Museum of Art History (Kunsthistorisches Museum).
An Eye-Opening Tour
Compass49944971918,,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was so much more than just an introduction to Klimt’s paintings—it opened up the entire history of art from a completely new perspective. Julia’s ability to connect the dots across time periods, artists, and cultural shifts was truly enlightening. The tour was filled with humor, insight, and thoughtful connections that bridged art with deeper cultural understanding. A fascinating and enriching experience from start to finish!
What a tour!
OnAir38620167838,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was far more than just a tour of Klimt’s art — it was a rich, layered experience that stayed with us long after it ended. Our guide skillfully wove deep insights into a captivating and accessible narrative. It was truly one of the highlights of our time in Vienna. We absolutely recommend it!
Julia was an exceptional tour guide, giving us new knowledge about art that allowed us to see nuance in Klimt’s pieces.
Erin S,,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
She was on time and thorough in her explanations and highlighted popular and interesting pieces that showed what inspired Klimt in his work, and the shifts in his paintings as he evolved artistically.
Deep dive into Klimt
sshaw,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Perfect tour for Klimt lovers! Julia is an extremely knowledgeable art historian. Led a very structured tour that weaved Klimts upbringing, career, and life together into a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Absolutely outstanding
Kathleen S,,May 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Julia is an outstanding guide, we learned so much more than we anticipated. She made art history and Gustav Klimt’s work come to life
Amazing private tour of Klimt's art.
615sridevis,,Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Julia is a very knowledgeable art historian. You can learn about both the art and artwork. Highly recommend for anyone who is an art lover and would like to deeply understand art and artists.
Fabulous Art Tour Guide in Vienna
SusanF2780,,Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I arranged for two private art tours with Julia: the “Vermeer, Bruegel, Titian” tour in the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the “Big Tour of Gustav Klimt’s” art in three separate museums. We wholeheartedly recommend Julia. She is one of our favorite tour guides ever. To begin with, Julia’s knowledge of art and art history is encyclopedic. She doesn’t just explain the key elements of a painting; rather, she describes how the artist was influenced by older artists as well as current peers and how these influences manifest in a given painting. She also pointed out hidden elements and not-so-obvious themes in the paintings (and in the museums that contain the art works) that really enhanced our appreciation and understanding. In fact, Julia made me so excited about art that I’m actively thinking about enrolling in an art history class. If you treat yourself to an art tour with Julia, you will not be disappointed.