Upper Belvedere Palace & Gardens Guided Tour

Explore the Upper Belvedere Palace on this guided tour, admiring masterpieces by Klimt and Monet, and strolling through stunning baroque gardens.

Tour Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the main entrance of the Upper Belvedere Palace to start our guided tour. Built in the 18th century by Prince Eugene of Savoy, the Belvedere Palace is a significant Baroque palace complex designed by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt. The Upper Belvedere was originally a reception and banquet hall, connected to the Lower Belvedere by a garden reflecting French and Italian influences.

The palace houses one of Austria’s finest art collections. Accompanied by our guide, we'll visit the Art Gallery with artworks from medieval times to the 19th century, including pieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Munch, Goya, and Schiele. It features the world’s largest collection of works by Gustav Klimt, including “The Kiss” and “Judith”.

Afterward, we will visit the Marble Hall, where the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955 and admire the fresco by Carlo Carlone from 1723.

We'll then stroll through the beautiful palace gardens, featuring fountains and statues, offering breathtaking views of the palace and the city of Vienna.

The tour lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.