Private Klimt & Vienna Art Walk — From Baroque to Secession
Overview
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4 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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 To Expect
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.
Jardines de Belvedere
On our way down, we decipher the three-leveled gardens and the play with visual tricks before we enter the Lower Belvedere.
Options
Morning or Afternoon Tour
Duration: 4 hours Pickup included
What‘s Included
Live guiding by a licensed Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station
Skip the line
Public transportation
Admissions (Upper Belvedere/Secession)
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super nice pictures
SusiPalmadeMallorca,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely and worth a visit
Do not book this tour !
Gonzalo O,Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I strongly recommended other travelers not to book this tour. The tour guide Walter distorted History for personal reasons and was very unprofessional. He has strong anti-american ideas like expressing his idea that NATO was originally formed by the U.S. in order to control Europe. He also believed that Austria would have been better under Soviet-era rule.
Tram tour Vienna for your birthday
Nomad52200612836,Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a birthday ride on the tram from the tram museum across the Ring in Vienna. The tram is 97 years old. 🚊We would be picked up and greeted. Beautiful wagon renovated with love. Fun ride, good mood, sparkling wine and sweets we had with us. 🍾🍬🍭We see all the sights. After about 1, 5 hours we come back. Another souvenir photo was taken of us. A very nice ride through Vienna. UNIQUE. Very nice drivers inside. Successful birthday. 🥳🎉
Very very good and educational with an excellent pace. Took us to metro and did great stories at sites!!
Sandra A,Sep 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Pick up at hotel and riding Metro with all the explanations of the Art and historical reference. The explanation of klimts life, friends and insight into the art because of it. Loved the Belvedere and why it was built. Wonderful pace and helped so much with questions.
Vienna Kisses
Marguerite C,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We learned so much about Vienna! This tour included information about the past and its effects on the present. We loved walking through Vienna even though the weather was troubling. Walter was the perfect guide. If you want to learn about Klimt, Vienna and all of its past glory then this is the tour for you.
Walter was great
Carmine S,May 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Walter 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.
Great morning of art history and the city
Evan H,May 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Walter 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 recommend.
Good knowledge
Christine W,Apr 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00We were impressed with Walter's knowledge of art and history. However, he is more of a lecturer than an engaged guide, and his humor is a bit dated (we didn't really need the wife and boobs jokes). His walking pace is quite slow, and while we didn't mind, some may find his limited energy frustrating.
Worth The Visit
Lawowl27,Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent. 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.
Perfect Tour
Ulrike S,Oct 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00A thank you to Walter, he is a special guide, with a great knowledge and a lot of stories. My group enjoyed this 3 hours very much!
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