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Private Tour of the Belvedere Palace with an Art Historian: "Pictures of Austrian Identities". Art & History Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets
Vienna,
Austria
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Overview
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
German, Russian, English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
How would you describe Vienna - the capital of culture? The birthplace of the waltz? The birthplace of psychoanalysis? All of these, and more, are true characteristics of the Austrian capital.
The Genius Loci (spirit of place) is packed with details and you won't find them in quite as many places as in Belvedere. Do you want to discover what works of art from the different eras can tell you about the specific Austrian and Viennese identity? Then take a tour of the Belvedere and gain an insight into the different facets of the national character.
In Gustav Klimt's golden "Judith" and "The Kiss" we can explore why female sexuality is the focus of medical interest in Vienna. The troubling mood of Egon Schiele's "Embrace" and "The Girl and Death" can also help us understand why this city became the birthplace of psychoanalysis.
The ornate baroque decoration of the palace, the accent on the ancient heroic themes will explain the special imperial atmosphere of the city, in which the Viennese live and in which tourists so eagerly dive. And Ferdinand Waldmüller's pellucid paintings will try to enchant us by showing the famous "Viennese cosiness" and we have to make an effort to see what tragedies lie behind these well-marketed images.
The gilding of medieval altars and Klimt's golden masterpieces, the sparks of intellectual life and Viennese humour that glimmer through the sombre paintings of Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka - what really makes this famous palace's collection shine? And what exactly shows us the true face of the (former imperial) capital? The answers to these questions await you in the galleries of Belvedere Palace.
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Important info
Public transportation options are available nearby. Wheelchair accessible. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Confirmation will be received at time of booking. Please come punctually to the meeting point at the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace (also called the Upper Belvedere where the Museum is located). Your guide will be waiting for you on the right side of the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace (it is at your right if you look at it from the front, it is at your left, if you turn your back to it). 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.. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
What's included
Skip-the-line Admission Tickets. Professional Art Historian Guide
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Art with me! — Art experience for the intellectually curious
Meeting Point
Keep in mind that Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27 is the street address of the entire Belvedere Garden and Palace Complex. However, the meeting point for the tour is in front of the Belvedere Palace in which the museum is located. It is a 100 meter walk from the street. See map and find more info below.