The 15 Best Belvedere & Klimt Tours in Vienna

1.Entry Ticket Upper Belvedere, Klimt’s Kiss & Permanent Collection

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 831 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $23Our pick

Visit Vienna’s Upper Belvedere Palace independently with a timed mobile ticket. See Klimt’s The Kiss, works by Monet, van Gogh, Schiele, and Kokoschka, then wander the formal gardens. Allow 1 to 3 hours, and arrive on time because late entry may be refused.

“The collection is beautiful as if the actual/palace and museum. I wasn’t crowded and was cool in the summer heat. Was a wonderful experience.”

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2.Lower Belvedere Entry Ticket & Temporary Exhibitions

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 275 reviews · from $17Best value

Explore Prince Eugene’s former residence without a guide, then see temporary exhibitions in the Lower Belvedere, Orangery, and Palace Stables. The $17 ticket is valid for one day, includes wheelchair access, and pairs well with a walk from the Upper Belvedere through the gardens.

“the guide was lovely and very welcoming she gave us so many intresting facts about the palace, I recommend this 10 out of 10”

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3.Belvedere Palace Skip-the-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · 1h 30m · from $62

Spend 90 minutes at Vienna’s Upper Belvedere with priority entry and a live guide. See Klimt’s The Kiss, works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Schiele, then explore the Marble Hall and palace gardens. Choose a regular, small-group, or private tour in several languages.

“The highlight of the tour was our guide. Ana gave us a very good insight of the palace. She was very detailed and explain to us the must see and must know of the beautiful palace. She is very knowledgeable and make the tour extra special.”

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4.Skip-the-line Upper Belvedere Tickets and Guided Tour Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · from $60

Meet your licensed guide near Prinz-Eugen-Straße for a two-hour visit to Upper Belvedere. You’ll see Klimt’s The Kiss, works by Schiele and van Gogh, the palace interiors, and the Baroque gardens. Guides such as Mirko, Anna, Ana, and Karen are known for lively art and history commentary.

“We had an incredible guide who made the tour very enjoyable. He made us laugh and engaged. He also quizzed us to stay switched on. Super amazing person. Keep up your great spirit”

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5.Belvedere Palace and Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Walk Prince Eugene’s Baroque gardens and tour the Upper Belvedere with an art historian. Guides such as Barbara, Annelie, Stefan, and Seline connect Klimt’s *The Kiss* to Vienna’s art, politics, and palace history. Groups are capped at eight, with admission purchased separately.

“My family of four had a great tour of the upper Belvedere palace and its gardens by Anelie, a passionate and very informative guide. Anelie shared with us a great deal of history facts about the palace, its owners and the history of Vienna through the last 900 years, while also explaining the significance of diverse art work. We highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Entry Ticket Lower Belvedere with Orangery & Palace Stables

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

Enter Vienna’s Lower Belvedere, the former residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, along with the Orangery and Palace Stables. Your timed mobile ticket covers current special exhibitions, but no guide, transport, food, drinks, or audio guide. Allow about one to two hours.

“Vous avez vendu l’entrée de l’orangerie alors qu’il n’y avait pas d’expo ! Je demande le remboursement.”

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7.Best of Vienna Pass: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $108

See Vienna by Big Bus for 48 hours, then use your pass for Schönbrunn’s 40-room Grand Tour, Belvedere exhibitions, a DDSG cruise, and, with five attractions, the Giant Ferris Wheel. Activate the QR code with Big Bus staff before visiting any included sight.

“Quelle galère ! (Pass Best of Vienna 4 activités) Le QR Code qui est attribué suite à la réservation en ligne ne peut pas être utilisé directement aux guichets des 4 activités. Avant toute chose, Il faut IMPERATIVEMENT faire enregistrer ce QR Code soit auprès d'un chauffeur de Big Bus, soit auprès d'un correspondant Big Bus. Nous avions choisi Schonbrun comme 1ère activité. Nous nous rendons à ce château par nos propres moyens (bus + métro). A l'entrée, on nous refuse l'accès avec la lecture du premier QR Code. Après "quelques" minutes, nous comprenons qu'il faut nous rendre à l'arrêt N°6, ligne bleue du Big Bus, pour échanger ce QR…”

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8.Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · from $58

Visit Vienna’s Belvedere with a licensed guide such as Karin Kulkol, using timed entry to Upper Belvedere. Choose a private tour, a smaller group visit, Lower Belvedere and gardens, or hotel transfers. The art spans medieval works, Baroque, Klimt, Schiele, Monet, van Gogh, and Rodin.

“Fantastic. Had a wonderful tour guide which made all the difference and more enjoyable.”

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9.Private Tour of the Belvedere Palace with an Art Historian: “Pictures of Austrian Identities”. Art & History Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $228

Join a private 2-hour-15-minute tour of Vienna’s Upper Belvedere with an art historian such as Julia. You’ll connect palace design, Austrian identity, medieval art, and Klimt’s The Kiss. Skip-the-line admission saves time, while the private format lets your guide shape the visit around your party.

“We greatly enjoyed the Art with Me tour at Belvedere. Julia put together an amazing tour that not only allowed us to see the important works of art at Belvedere but also helped us learn about the importance of the Belvedere and the history of Vienna. The tour was so interesting that it was my 16 year old son's favorite part of our Vienna trip. I can't say enough about the tour and would recommend it as the best way to experience Belvedere Palace and the art inside.”

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10.Private Themed Tour of the Belvedere with an Art Historian: “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt: how it became the Symbol of the Viennese Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $198

Spend 90 minutes at Vienna’s Upper Belvedere with a private art historian, often Julia, who explains Klimt’s The Kiss through color, symbolism, materials, and the art that shaped him. Your timed visit includes museum admission, skip-the-line access, and a chance to ask questions freely.

“Julia was a really knowledgeable expert on art history and provided us with a stimulating and provocative insight into the evolution of art, Klimt and The Kiss. I'm no art history expert but learnt a lot from this tour. If you're looking for intellectual stimulation and the story behind the picture, look no further.”

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11.Belvedere Palace & Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2h 30m · from $176

Spend 150 minutes with an English-speaking art historian at Vienna’s Belvedere Palace and Austrian Gallery. Expect guided visits to the Upper and Lower Belvedere, help with ticket purchase, and clear context for Klimt’s The Kiss. Private or small-group options are available.

“Tour was amazing. Our guide was exceptional. Brianna was so knowledgeable about the history of Vienna, belvedere palace and all the artwork. She was a true pleasure I would highly recommend seeing th place with Brianna. She was also very interactive which made the day so fun.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $336

Follow art historian Julia through Vienna’s Belvedere, Secession, and Leopold Museum. See Klimt’s The Kiss, Judith, Beethoven Frieze, Death and Life, and a reconstruction of his University paintings. This private, English-language tour lasts about three hours and includes museum admission.

“Julia is a wonderful guide. She is attentive, professional, punctual and caring. The Klimt works are amazing, we learned a lot and had a great time.”

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13.Private Klimt & Vienna Art Walk — From Baroque to Secession

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Follow a licensed Austria Guide, often Walter or Wolfgang, from your hotel to the Belvedere, Klimt’s Kiss, the Secession Building, Karlsplatz, and Naschmarkt. This private tour mixes art, architecture, history, and Vienna’s public transit, with morning and afternoon departures. Museum tickets and transit fares cost extra.

“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 recommend.”

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14.Private Belvedere Palace and Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 2.5 hours at Vienna’s Belvedere with a private art historian guide. Explore Prince Eugene’s Baroque palace and gardens, then see Klimt’s The Kiss, Judith, and Attersee paintings. Guides such as Ute, Wolfgang, and Annelie bring the art and imperial story to life. Tickets and transport cost extra.

“Wow! Is an understatement of the knowledge our tour guide Ute provided us on our tour! She cane with a binder of photos explaining the history of every painting we saw and made it as enjoyable as possible. The time went by so quickly because she is a great storyteller! Highly recommend Ute so ask For her! You will not be disappointed!!!”

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15.Vienna 2.5-hour Tour with Belvedere Palace & Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $250

Explore Belvedere’s Baroque gardens and Upper Palace with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll see Klimt’s The Kiss, learn about Austrian art and history, and have time for photos. Guides such as Sandra, Tanya, Orsela, and Mirko tailor the pace to your group.

“Our guide, Orsela, was outstanding! Very knowledgeable and friendly, even helped us get tickets for Tram”

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