Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (Museum of Fine Arts)

Discover masterpieces by artists from Breugel to Rembrandt on this 2 to 2.5-hour tour of Vienna's renowned Kunsthistorisches Museum. With numbers limited to 15 people, you’ll enjoy personal attention from your guide as you see exquisite paintings by Vermeer, Rubens, Durer, Caravaggio and many others. You will also be escorted around the Kunstkammer for a look at some of the museum's strangest and most interesting items, like the Golden Saliera by Celini.

Experience the highlights of Austria's capital in a fun, relaxing way on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Explore Vienna by our buses around the city including Hofburg Palace, the Vienna State Opera, City Hall, Schonbrunn Palace, Prater or the Belvedere. With your 24-,48- or 72-hop-on hop-off bus ticket. You can create your own sightseeing itinerary and explore at your own pace. HOP ON HOP OFF CLASSIC – 24h ticket incl. the RED; BLUE and YELLOW Lines HOP ON HOP OFF ROYAL – 48h ticket incl. the RED, BLUE, YELLOW and GREEN (only in the summer months) Lines HOP ON HOP OFF IMPERIAL – 72h ticket incl. the RED, BLUE, YELLOW and GREEN (only in the summer months) Lines You will also receive the audio files for the Self-guided Music Walk light free of charge. Discover interesting places around the musical greats Beethoven, Schubert, Strauß and Mozart.

Enjoy visits to two major museums in Vienna with this museum multi-pass. See the magnificent Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and the fabulous Imperial Treasury of Vienna and discover the Imperial Collections of the Habsburgs and Vienna’s premier sights.

Experience the best of Vienna, including the Schönbrunn Palace, on this 3.5-hour city highlights tour by bus. Drive along the famous Ringstrasse boulevard to admire buildings such as the Vienna State Opera, City Hall and Hofburg Palace, once home of Marie Antoinette. Then, see the extravagant staterooms of the Schönbrunn, the summer residence of the Habsburg monarchs, and get free time to stroll its gardens or relax at the café. All the tours will be carried out in small groups. This tour could be operated multilingually (English, Spanish, German at the same time).

Weltmuseum WienThe Emperor and the world at large – in the Hofburg Palace on Vienna’s Ringstrasse The Weltmuseum Wien is one of the world’s leading ethnographical museums, situated in the Hofburg Palace on Vienna’s Ringstrasse. In 14 distinct exhibition galleries, the focus is on unique cultural treasures from all over the world. The aim is to communicate to visitors the cultural diversity, stories and ways of life in an entertaining way. The highlights of the Museum represent more than 500 years of high-quality collecting activities on the part of the Habsburgs – among them objects from the Cabinet of Curiosities of Emperor Rudolf II, the unique Mexican feather headdress »Penacho«, the world-famous collection of James Cook, and objects from the voyages of discovery and research of the 19th century.

With the Flexi PASS you purchase your flexible multi-attraction sightseeing pass for Vienna. Choose from either 2, 3, 4 or 5 attractions from up to 60 top Vienna attractions and sights. Enjoy free entrance to iconic sights such as the Giant Ferris Wheel, the Spanish Riding School, guided tour in the VIenna State Opera House, the Belvedere Palace, Schönbrunn Palace Grand Tour & Zoo, the Danube Tower and many more. Explore the city at your own speed – your Flexi PASS is valid for 60 days once activated at a sight or on the hop on hop off bus. Please note that your pass can be used only once at each attraction or sight. Should you need any further information, you can read more about it online. Please note, that our service center is currently open from Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The title of masterpiece gives a work of art a special status and if you are going to visit a museum for the first time, you want to see famous works by renowned masters. The Museum of the History of Art in Vienna has many paintings, gems and statues that count to the world famous masterpieces. They include paintings by Rembrandt, Cranach, Vermeer, Raphael and Caravaggio, sculptures by Canova, Gianbologna as well as works by ancient Greek and Roman artists. And you don't need experts to enjoy their works. This tour of the museum is for those who value both an aesthetic pleasure as well as an intellectual one. We will go through all the collections of one of the best art museums in the world and look at masterpieces from different perspectives to understand why this particular work, and not the neighbouring one, has made on the shortlist of must-see objects. To do this, we'll follow the museum's list of most valuable exhibits and I'll not only tell you their official histories and characteristics, I'll also explain how artists have used our cognition and clever self-promotion. We will also discuss the fickleness of worldly fame and the role of the spirit and the taste of the times. Among the major masterpieces we will break down in detail are Benvenuto Cellini's "Saliera", Raphael's "Madonna in the Meadow", Peter Brueghel's "The Tower of Babel" and "Hunters in the Snow", Caravaggio's "Madonna with Beads", Vermeer's "Allegory of Painting" as well as The Reserve Head from the Egyptian collection and Sarcophagus with Amazons from the Greek collection. On a tour with me you can not only enjoy the art, but also learn to navigate a little more in the intricacies of such a subtle matter as "genius".

Are you looking for things to do in the Vienna historic center? Try our scavenger hunt through the historic center, the Innere Stadt, while discovering its churches and palaces! It will take you from Stephensdom to the Vienna State Opera, and from Michaelerplatz to the Maria Rotunda. We offer challenges at every step. Each challenge will tell you where you are going next and a bit of local history and advice.

Take a memorable, private Vienna full-day tour with the perfect guide from your hotel in Budapest. After a 3-hour journey from Budapest, arrive in the city center of Vienna. Admire the most important sights of Vienna such a the famous Ringstrasse, the City Park, the Parliament, the Burgtheater, the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Natural History Museum, and City Hall. During the guided walking portion of your tour, learn about the most famous sights such as Kärtner Strasse – the main shopping street, the Stephansdom, the Museum quarter, and the Hofburg. During this walking city tour enjoy your lunch in a lovely restaurant in the center.  After lunch (inclusive) there is free time for either shopping in the Mariahilfer Strasse, a visit to the Schönbrunn Palace, or exploring the Prater. The tour ends at your hotel in Budapest.

Get to know Vienna in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Vienna with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

The Vienna Museum of Art History's collection is the best place to see and to understand what distinguishes a brilliant artist from the wonderful and the good from the mediocre. If you want not only to walk through the museum and enjoy the works of Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Raphael and Caravaggio, but also aspire to understand what distinguishes their works from those of their less famous contemporaries, this tour is for you. In Peter Bruegel's largest world collection, we'll take a closer look at The Hunters in the Snow to understand why it was in the 20th century that this painting became the “cold distant peak of unattainable art“, and why it was a huge risk to choose such a controversial subject in the 16th century. We will look at the requirements for Rubens' work and see the difference between works made for his powerful commissioners and those created for his own pleasure. The Capture of Samson by his disciple Antonis van Dyck will make it clear to us which qualities of his work have allowed him to occupy a separate place in the history of art, at least equal to his teachers.  Vermeer's work The Allegory of The Art and Caravaggio's Madonna with the Beads will show us the most virtuoso showcase of mimesis, the main principle of Western aesthetics. And Parmigianino's works in the contrary will show us the first attempts of art to escape from the path of perfect vitality. If you wish to see outstanding art and aspire to understand what makes it great, this art tour is perfect for you.

Explore the Kunsthistorisches Museum, one of the most significant art museums in the world with your professional guide and discover the Imperial family’s extensive art collectios, spanning from ancient times to the modern era, with masterpieces from renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Raphael, and Caravaggio. The Private Highlights Tour of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum will connect you with the pieces throughout time. Cut through the crowds to reach some exceptional examples of European art histories, such as Raphael’s "Madonna in the Meadow", Vermeer’s "The Allegory of Paintin'', Rembrandt’s 1652 self-portrait, and Velazquez’s Infanta paintings – including his most celebrated oil, “Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Blue Dress” produced in 1659, a year before his death. With the invaluable inside knowledge of our expert guide, stroll opulent gold-and-stucco galleries to browse glorious masterpieces by Ruben, Rembrandt, Dürer, and Titian.

If you are looking for something extraordinary, have special needs and interests or would like to combine offers from our various tours, we would be happy to put together a special tour for you. We always have an open ear for your wishes and ideas!

A private tour for you and your party, plus skip-the-line entry to Schonbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, makes the most of your vacation time in Vienna. With a dedicated guide providing insights, hit all the top highlights in record time, traveling in a private car to sights, such as the Habsburg art collection, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Old Town Hall, and the Opera House. Finish with express entry to Schonbrunn Palace and a private guided tour.

On a half-day history tour, embark Vienna’s most famous boulevard, the Ringstasse, which was meant to dramatically prove the city’s cosmopolitanism and modernity. In the company of a scholar guide, learn about the controversies of the boulevard’s construction, it’s brilliant architectural completion, and how the Ring became the social hub of Vienna city life.

The Private Highlights Tour of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum will connect you with the pieces throughout time. We will cut through the crowds to reach some exceptional examples of European art history, such as Raphael’s "Madonna in the Meadow," Vermeer’s "The Allegory of Painting”, Rembrandt’s 1652 self-portrait, and Velazquez’s Infanta paintings – including his most celebrated oil, “Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Blue Dress” produced in 1659, a year before his death. With the invaluable inside knowledge of our expert guide, we will stroll opulent gold-and-stucco galleries to browse glorious masterpieces by Ruben, Rembrandt, Dürer, and Titian. Discuss the inspiration behind the Renaissance era’s greatest paintings and sculptures and debate emerging techniques that often echoed exciting evolutions in philosophy, literature, and music.

In this art tour we will go through the collections of one of the most influential museums in the world and detail selected works by Titian, Rubens, Raphael, Velázquez, Belini, as well as look at the codes of beauty depicted in ancient Greek sculpture. This tour is suitable for those who are interested in the topic of human beauty and want to experience the collection in an unconventional and engaging way. Before the tour begins, I will offer you tests so that you can record your intuitive perceptions of beauty. Some of these tests are used by scientists to reveal the evolutionary assumptions of attractiveness. Afterwards, we'll go through the collections of one of the world's finest art museums to examine together images of goddesses and courtesans, historical figures and mythical heroines. Themes & Artworks: • Titian's "Diana and Сalypso" will give us some insight into the secret of the attraction of the little foot. • Tintoretto's "Susanna in the Bath" will tell us the basic principle of attraction for the flawless skin. • Peter Paul Rubens' "The Little Fur Coat" will comment on her attitude to the Body Positivity movement. • Ancient Egyptian sarcophagi will explain the popularity of push-up bras. • We'll look at the rules of the golden ratio in Greek sculpture, Dutch painting and in plastic surgery. On this tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, we will not only explore masterpieces of art, we will discuss the question of whether female and male attractiveness is purely a matter of taste or whether our ideas of beauty have an evolutionary basis. And we will also find examples where fashion and the pursuit of status have played a major role.

Museums and art galleries are full of images of women, naked and exquisitely dressed, realistic and overly idealised. Who are these attractive ladies – brides or prostitutes, criminals or heroines – and what they can tell us? On this tour, you will get profound answers to this question. You will not just learn stories of heroines from famous paintings. We also try to discover what cultural attitudes these masterpieces convey.  Works by Titian and Bellini will explain why Diana is depicted naked and how this relates to the girls' love of ponies and unicorns. In the collection of Venetian and Florentine paintings we will try to understand why Venetian courtesans look at us so proudly from their canvases, while saints, on the other hand, lower their eyes modestly. Madonnas by Raphael and Perugino will explain to us how Holy Scripture affirmed moral standards through female pictorial images, and portraits of Spanish princesses by Velázquez will show us the depth of cut allowed to women in power (up to the present day). This is an art tour ideal for those who want to look at timeless masterpieces from a new perspective.

We'll begin our tour with the collection's most prized possession — The Last Judgment by Hieronymus Bosch. The modern viewer is amazed by the inferno in his famous triptych, rather than frightened. It mixes chimeras in the form of half snakes and half eggs, fear of wars and epidemics. And a great deal of the artist's personal frustrations. I invite you to look closely at the details of the painting.  Cranach's The Holy Family, as well as the obe by Jos van Klewe, will reveal the origins of the family portrait genre to us, while the religious paintings of the Quattrocento and Cinquecento art will disclose the rules of making art for religious meditation. And Rubens' The Abduction of Orifia will serve us as an example of what art for sensual pleasure should look like. The most valuable skill for an artist has long been the ability to reveal a complex subject by means of painting. This is why the gallery offers many outstanding examples of "stories" – paintings on biblical or antique subjects, such as Heinrich Füger's Death of Germanicus and Angelo Caroselli's The Suicide of Cato. Together we will try to understand the ideas behind these canvases and to feel how convincing they are for us today.

If it ain't baroque, don't fix it! Art puns aside, if you've come to Vienna and have been itching to go to a museum, but don't know where to start or where to go, you've come to the right place! At Austria Tours & Travel we pride ourselves on being history buffs and museum matchmakers- we can find a museum for every type of traveler! Our private museum tour includes 2-3 museums of your choice in Vienna (a list/recommendations will be provided to you upon booking), an air-conditioned van (in summer) to transport you to and from each museum in comfort, and a private guide who will take care of all logistics and provide you with a guided tour at each museum.