Top Experiences in Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (Museum of Fine Arts)

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".

Explore the world of art, from ancient Egypt & Greece to the Baroque & Renaissance periods & beyond, at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:

2-hour: Kunsthistorisches Museum
Discover the extensive collection of art & antiquities at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna with skip-the-line tickets.

3-hour: Kunsthistorisches Museum with Transfers
Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer & a 2-hour guided tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna with skip-the-line tickets.

4-hour: Kunsthistorisches Museum & Imperial Treasury
Learn about the artistic heritage & imperial history of Austria on a private tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum & the Imperial Treasury in Vienna with skip-the-line tickets.

5H: Kunsthistorisches Museum & Treasury with Transfers
Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer & a 4-hour guided tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum & the Imperial Treasury Vienna with skip-the-line tickets.

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).

Embark on a captivating journey through the old historic City Center Vienna with a small-group walking tour, where you'll uncover the best-kept highlights of the city center and delve into its fascinating stories.
Led by a certified Austrian Guide, the tour offers an intimate experience designed for those who crave more than just a cursory glance at Vienna's landmarks. As we wander through the historic streets, you'll be treated to a personalized exploration of Vienna's most iconic sights.

Join fellow enthusiasts as we gather in front of the majestic monument of Maria Theresia at the charming Maria Theresia Square.
Immerse yourself in the opulence of the Imperial Palace Vienna (Hofburg) and Ringstreet (Ringstrasse) and Palmenhouse
Our journey continues to see the best fotostop of the Vienna State Opera. See the National Liberary, the Spanish Horse Riding School and much more.
Our journey ends at the magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral, a symbol of Vienna's architectural heritage.

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.

Embark on a fascinating journey through the rich tapestry of European art history with a private tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna. In just two hours, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of art from Antiquity to the Baroque, as an expert art historian reveals the hidden stories behind each masterpiece.

Marvel at the exquisite works of famous European artists such as Raphael, Bruegel, Rembrandt, Rubens and Vermeer as you explore this world-renowned art collection.

Discover why the history of European art can be traced back to ancient Egypt and unravel the meaning behind the frequent depiction of nudity in Greek statues.

In this immersive experience, you'll discover the themes that have fascinated artists throughout the ages and understand the reasons behind their choices.

Expand your cultural knowledge and ignite your passion for art. Explore centuries of artistic expression and gain a new perspective on the timeless appeal of Western art.

Your imperial “Grand City Tour Vienna with St. Stephen’s Cathedral” takes you along important sights of the old imperial city up to the Gothic cathedral.

You can spend a lifetime walking the countless halls of Vienna's sumptuous museums. But if you only have half a day and you seek the crème de la crème of artistic wonders then this tour is perfect for you.

Witness the very artifacts and artworks that have graced the covers of books, captivated audiences in films, and enticed wanderlust in travel advertisements.

In just a few hours, our expertly curated museum tour will unveil not only Vienna's main museum treasures but also provide you with a profound understanding of why they are hailed as absolute icons of the art world.

You will walk through the heart of Vienna, from one magnificent museum to another and see the most famous paintings, sculptures, gems, crowns, including Benvenuto Cellini's "Saliera", Bruegel's "Tower of Babel", Klimt's "The Kiss", the Imperial Crown and the Venus of Willendorf.

Delve into the world of iconic art and experience the art-filled adventure that will leave you awestruck and forever enriched.

Visit the magnificent Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and see imperial masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, Raphael, Velázquez, Titian and Durer, as well as the world’s most important collection of paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

What does Maria Theresia have to do with vampires? What secret sign can you find in St. Stephen's Cathedral? And what was “postponed” for the construction of the Naschmarkt?

Follow the scavenger hunt from the Opera to the Votive Church and the Naschmarkt and solve riddles on the funniest and most interesting facts and anecdotes about Vienna's most important sights.

Start: Schönlaterngasse 3, 1010 Vienna

End: Naschmarkt, 1060 Vienna

Duration: 2-3 hours, length: 7.3 km

Vienna is home to a number of gorgeous landmarks, from the Hofburg Palace and Town Hall to the Austrian Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Discover these classical sights, as well as some of the city’s hidden gems, on this approximately 2,5-3 hour, walking tour. As you wander around the city center, your guide will regale you with stories about the city’s history, architecture, and the many famous residents who have called Vienna home.

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 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 and YELLOW Lines

HOP ON HOP OFF IMPERIAL - 72h ticket incl. the RED, BLUE and YELLOW, 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.

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!

This exciting new tour by Art Historian Jan Kepinski takes you through the Flemish collection of the Künsthistroischesmuseum (Art Historical Museum in Vienna). It focuses on the fantastic works of Pieter Bruegel, one of the most celebrated and innovative painters of the 16th century. The Bruegel collection is the largest in the world comprising a third of all Bruegel paintings.

Your guide Jan is an Art Historian, a professional state-licensed "Austria Guide", and a Master storyteller. The experience is perfectly suited for both newcomers, who are looking for an introduction to Art History, and Bruegel enthusiasts.

The experience will give you an insightful understanding of the context and history of the Flemish renaissance as well as Bruegel's unique contribution to the world of Art History. All this with the beautiful backdrop of one of the top museums in the world.

City of Music, City of Dreams, Vienna is not only the greatest city of Austria but also the home of the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and many other personalities of the past. In this baroque atmosphere, you will have the chance to walk by the finest art and culture town. You will first visit St Stephen's Cathedral, a landmark of Vienna. Your path will then lead by one of the oldest shopping streets called Kohlmarkt. The Imperial Palace, the Museum of Art History, Burggarten Park and the Butterfly House will be the next fabulous steps of this tour. Finally, you will walk by the amazing Vienna Opera House, in the steps of Mozart, Pavarotti and Maria Callas.

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.

The dark history of Vienna

FunFactsRally True Crime unravels the mysteries of historical crime-solving practices, famous criminals and insane cases.

Ever heard of Vienna's very own Robin Hood? Or ever felt afraid of the Blood Countess?

Follow this scavenger hunt and you will delve into the dark side of Vienna, where serial killers were part of high society and famous dramas were covered up. A certain breeze of black humor is a prerequisite for the game.

Start: Vienna Regional Court

End: Augustinerstrasse 12, Vienna

Duration: 1.5 hours, length: 2.6 km

Feel the romance and beauty of Vienna with a private photo shoot together with me, your personal and award winning photographer, Gino Leone.
In my opinion: A shooting has to be an adventure! That´s why I not only show you the most beautiful locations in the city and many hidden gems a tourist wouldn´t know, I even invite you to ride Vienna´s traditional horse carrige. Of course for awesome shots of you, having fun like the emprials playing in, infront and with the horse drawn carrige and the horses.

Our schedule in short:
A taxi will pick you up comfortable infront of your hotel. It brings you to our first amazing shooting point. (I know you will love this place )
Than we pass a few smaller nice places for photos on our way to our own horse carrige
For sure we make now really special photos with the horse carrige at our 2nd big shooting point.
And even more photos of you both romantic hugged in the carrige while the horses bring us to our 3rd and last big shooting place.

In four hour tour you will drive over all the sights that can be discovered in the center of the Austrian capital. You will get an overview of Vienna's fortunes from our certified tour guide. With a private tour you can customize everything such as the desired route, start time, etc.

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.

In a three-hour tour you will drive over all the sights that can be discovered in the center of the Austrian capital. You will get an overview of Vienna's fortunes from our certified tour guide. With a private tour you can customize everything such as the desired route, start time, etc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy free access to up to 90 attractions on your next trip to Vienna with this 1-, 2-, 3- or 6-day sightseeing pass. Take a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel, wander the Schönbrunn Palace and relax with unlimited hop-on hop-off bus rides to carry you between the city’s top attractions. Entrance to other iconic attractions, including the famous Spanish Riding School (Spanische Hofreitschule), guided tour in the Vienna State Opera House and Danube Tower, is also included.

Pease note, that our service center is currently open from Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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.

Dozens of the rooms of the sumptuous Vienna Art History Museum are filled with thousands of artworks, each is unique and interesting. But how can someone decide which objects are more important and why?

This Critical Art Tour is created for those who want to know what exactly makes renown masterpieces so special. Is it their outstanding craftsmanship and expression of artistic genius? Or possibly a coincidence and good marketing?

In this tour, we'll explore celebrated masterworks from different perspectives to find out why these are on the museum’s must-see list – and then how this list could look different.

You will learn:
- What made ‘Saliera’ by Benvenuto Cellini into an Austrian ‘Mona Lisa’ – was it artistic skills or its criminal past?
- Why do we believe Pieter Breugel’s ‘Tower of Babel’ to be truthful despite our knowledge about it being architecturally incorrect?
- What a Reserve Head and a Hippo from Ancient Egypt tell us about our ability to understand its culture?

This is a very detailed local experience tour as it is efficient with timing and effective with the results of sightseeing. This amazing experience is a combination of tailored customer needs and high tech Electric Bikes.

Discovering how beautiful it is to visit Vienna with an electric bike and how many kilometers you can travel without the slightest effort so we are able to cover most of the touristic city attractions as well as hidden gems which only known by locals within short time.

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Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Leopold Museum (No Transfer)
Visit the Leopold Museum with skip-the-line tickets. See works by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, and others. Explore the heart of the Museum Quarter in Vienna.

3-hour: Leopold Museum & Transfer
Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour tour of the Leopold Museum with skip-the-line tickets. See works by Gustav Klimt and others. Explore the Museum Quarter.

4-hour: Leopold Museum & Kunsthistorisches (No Transfer)
Visit the Leopold Museum and Kunsthistorisches Museum with skip-the-line tickets. See works by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and others. Explore the heart of the Museum Quarter.

5-hour: Leopold Museum, Kunsthistorisches & Transfer
Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour tour of the Leopold Museum and Kunsthistorisches Museum with skip-the-line tickets. Explore the Museum Quarter.

Your Grand City Tour Vienna takes you from the Vienna Hofburg along special sights of the rich Austrian history to the magnificent Belvedere Palace.

Your “Essential City Tour Vienna with Schönbrunn Palace” takes you from the Vienna Hofburg along incredibly special sights of the historic past to Austria’s famous landmark: Schönbrunn Palace.

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.