The Belvedere Palace in Vienna is one of Austria’s most iconic landmarks, renowned for its Baroque architecture, maintained palace gardens, and, most famously, its world-class art collection—including Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss. To truly get the next experience, nothing like a local expert to break down the art, history, and culture of it all. Here’s why a Belvedere guided tour can be one of the most enriching ways to explore the palace and its treasures.
Why take a guided tour of Belvedere Palace?
Discover Klimt’s masterpieces—including The Kiss and Judith—with historical insights and context from a licensed guide.
Learn about the Belvedere’s architecture, symbolism, and transformation to appreciate how buildings tell stories—not just about art, but about power, identity, and change over time.
Understand the structure of the palace complex: Upper Belvedere, Lower Belvedere, and Belvedere 21, and what makes the architecture so striking
Engage in conversations about the Viennese Secession, Romanticism, and modern Austrian art with your guide.
Enjoy a more efficient and curated visit with guided tours and combo tickets, especially valuable for first-time visitors or art history lovers.
Guided tours vs Non-guided visits
Guided tours
vWhat do you get: A guided tour at Belvedere means access to an expert who brings artworks and interiors to life. The guided tours offer skip-the-line access, multilingual support, and a fixed route covering key highlights.
Why choose this: Whether you're following Klimt’s artistic journey or exploring the palace's royal past, your guide provides historical, artistic, and architectural context.
Recommended experience:
Upper Belvedere Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Direct Entry
Non-guided visits
What do you get: With a standard entry ticket, you’re free to explore at your own pace. You can opt for a self-guided experience using an audio guide (available at an extra cost) or simply enjoy the galleries independently.
Why choose this: While this offers flexibility, it may lack the deeper context that enriches the experience, especially for those unfamiliar with Austrian art history.
Recommended experience:
Upper Belvedere Palace Direct Entry Tickets
Highlights covered on your guided tour
Gustav Klimt Gallery
The centerpiece of the Upper Belvedere. Learn about Klimt’s influence on modern art, the symbolism behind The Kiss, and the importance of the Vienna Secession.
Things to know for your Palace visit
Cloakroom available for storing large bags, coats, and umbrellas.
Wheelchair accessible with elevators covering most areas of the palace.
Restrooms available on each floor.
On-site café serving drinks and light snacks.
Museum shop with books, art prints, and souvenirs.
Comfortable walking shoes for exploring palace halls and gardens.
Valid photo ID for ticket verification if required.
A light jacket or shawl, as some rooms may be cool.
Camera (without flash) for taking photos of the artworks and interiors.
Visit early morning or late afternoon for fewer crowds around Klimt’s The Kiss.
Allow 1.5–2 hours to enjoy the guided tour and explore the collections fully.
Don’t miss the panoramic city views from the Upper Belvedere terrace.
The palace gardens are free to explore and perfect for photos before or after your tour.
Art lovers should add the Lower Belvedere to see contemporary exhibitions and temporary shows.
Frequently asked questions about Belvedere Palace guided tours
A guided tour includes skip-the-line entry, access to the Upper Belvedere (and Lower Belvedere if selected), and expert commentary on the palace’s art and history.
Yes, advance booking is recommended as Belvedere Palace is very popular and tours often sell out quickly.
Most guided tours last 1.5 to 2 hours, covering the palace highlights and key artworks like Klimt’s The Kiss.
Yes, tours are available in English, German, and other languages depending on the option selected at booking.
Yes, the palace is wheelchair accessible with elevators available in most areas.
Yes, photography without flash is allowed, but tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted.
No, meals are not included, but a café is available on-site for drinks and snacks.
Yes, children are welcome, but those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to visit, as the palace is less crowded.
Suitcases and large bags are not allowed in the museum and cannot be left in the cloakroom.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Note: With your time slot ticket, you book a fixed access time to the museum. The duration of your stay is unlimited.
2025 Exhibition Highlights March 27, 2025 to October 19, 2025: CARLONE CONTEMPORARY: Sarah Ortmeyer May 15, 2025 to October 5, 2025: IM BLICK: Gustav Klimt: The Bride.
Inclusions
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Entry to Upper Belvedere
Access to Klimt's 'The Kiss'
Access to the permanent collection
Guided tour of Upper Belvedere Art Gallery & Belvedere Palace Gardens (as per option selected)
5-star licensed English-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Entry into Belvedere Gardens (as per option selected)
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Audio guide (available for purchase on-site)
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Skip the lines and explore both Belvedere palaces with one value-packed combo ticket.
Everything you get: Enjoy direct entry to both the Upper and Lower Belvedere Palaces—Vienna’s UNESCO-listed Baroque gems. Marvel at Klimt’s The Kiss, Schiele’s expressionist works, and masterpieces by Van Gogh and Monet. Explore staterooms like the Hall of Grotesques and Gold Cabinet, and stroll through ornate Baroque gardens connecting the two palaces.
Why choose this: One ticket, two palaces—save money and time while exploring 800 years of European art and imperial history.
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Entry to the Upper Belvedere
Entry to the Lower Belvedere
Entry to the Upper Belvedere Palace is scheduled according to specific time slots. Arrive during your chosen time slot to gain access.
Please ensure approximately 2 hours between your chosen time slots to the Upper and Lower Belvedere for a smooth experience
Audio guides are available at the ticket counter in German, English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Ukrainian.
For reasons of hygiene, we ask you to use personal headphones (standard 3.5 mm connection). As an alternative, disposable headphones are provided.
Note: With your time slot ticket, you book a fixed access time to the museum. The duration of your stay is unlimited.
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Explore art and history on a guided Upper Belvedere tour—no lines, just masterpieces.
Everything you get: Skip-the-line access and a comprehensive 1.5-hour guided tour of the Upper Belvedere Palace’s art gallery and Baroque gardens with fountains and sculptures, in a language of your choice. This includes the Marble Hall where the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955.
Why choose this: This tour gives you personalized insights into famous paintings like Klimt’s The Kiss and masterpieces by Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet.
Inclusions
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Admission to Belvedere Gardens
Guided tour of Upper Belvedere Art Gallery & Belvedere Palace Gardens
English/Spanish/Italian-speaking guide (based on option selected)
Skip-the-line entry to Upper Belvedere (main exhibition)
Exclusions
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Entry to optional & temporary exhibitions
This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Accessible parking spaces are conveniently located right next to the entrance gate of the Upper Belvedere, Prinz Eugen-Straße 27.
You can enter the palace at the time slot you choose while booking your ticket. Once inside, you can stay and explore as long as you wish.
Lockers and a cloakroom are available to store your personal belongings. These cannot accommodate large bags or luggage.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Each attraction or landmark can only be visited once with this card.
The pass collection address will be shared post-booking.
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Validity: 1/2/3/6 days
Access to:
Museums: Sisi Museum Hofburg, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Leopold Museum & more
Landmarks: Schönbrunn Palace, Orangery Garden, Danube Tower & more
Bus tours & cruises: Vienna Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour, City Cruises Vienna, Panoramabahn Schönbrunn & more
Guided tours: Tour of the Vienna State Opera, House of Habsburg Tour & more
Discounts at Madame Tussauds, the Upper Belvedere, Schönbrunn Zoo & more
Digital audio guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese & German
Guidebook in English, German, Italian, Spanish & French.
After booking, collect your Vienna Pass from the Vienna Sightseeing & Vienna PASS Service Center. It's open daily from 9am to 6pm.
Your Vienna Pass is activated the first time the QR code on your pass is scanned at an attraction.
Display your pass to get entry to the attractions of your choice.
The Vienna Pass is transferable, provided it is issued to the person who will use it, and not the person purchasing it.
Validity:
Activated: Your pass is valid for the full number of consecutive calendar days you purchased.
Non-activated: Your pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Vienna Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour: This tour is valid for the same duration of your pass.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Baroque interiors meet bold exhibitions here at Vienna’s Lower Belvedere Palace. Access both.
Everything you get: Entry to Vienna’s Lower Belvedere, including access to temporary exhibitions across the Marble Gallery, the Hall of Grotesques, and the Orangery. Discover curated displays in a UNESCO-listed Baroque palace built for Prince Eugene of Savoy.
Why choose this: Combining architectural grandeur with curated art, this ticket is best for those who want to see of Baroque design and rotating exhibitions, but with diving too deep. Wander through themed exhibitions showcasing Austrian and Western European art, including painted grotesques in the Hall of Grotesques and stucco and marble in the Marble Hall and Gold Cabinet.
Inclusions
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Entrance to the Lower Belvedere and Orangery
Entry ticket to Palace Stables Ticket (Temporary Exhibitions)
What's not allowed
Suitcases and large bags are not allowed in the museum and cannot be left in the cloakroom.
Additional Information
The BIP garage at Palais Schwarzenberg and the BIP garage at Schwarzenbergplatz offer discounted parking for a time window of 6 hours.
When you validate your parking ticket at the ticket offices of the Lower or Upper Belvedere (see opening times), you can park for up to 6 hours for € 6 in one of the two garages that are open all day (midnight).
Note: With your time slot ticket you book a fixed access time to the museum. The duration of your stay is unlimited.
2024-2025 Exhibition Highlights February 20, 2025 to September 7, 2025: Gustav Klimt. Pigment & Pixel June 18, 2025 to October 12, 2025: RADICAL! Women Artists and Modernism 1910−1950 September 25, 2025 to February 8, 2026: Cézanne, Monet, Renoir. French Impressionism from the Museum Langmatt October 31, 2025 to March 8, 2026: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Upper Belvedere Palace
Tip: Take in the views of the gardens and the Lower Belvedere from the windows of the palace.
With this ticket, skip the line to the ticket counter/box office and head straight to the museum entrance!
The parking lot for people with disabilities is located right next to the entrance gate of the Upper Belvedere, Prinz Eugen-Straße 27.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Guide Dog Accommodation & Cloakroom.
Note: With your time slot ticket you book a fixed access time to the museum. The duration of your stay is unlimited.
The Upper Belvedere's north and west facades are set to undergo renovations from April 2024. Scaffolding will be disguised with a net replicating the facade. The entrance and access to the venue will remain unaffected.
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Tip: Spot the famous landmarks of Vienna from the cabins of the wheel, such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace, and the Danube Tower.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
Guide dogs are allowed.
Inclusions
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Upper Belvedere Palace
Skip the line access to Upper Belvedere Palace
Access to Klimt's The Kiss and permanent collection
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Skip-the-line access to Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Approx. 10 to 20-min ride
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Tickets
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Upper Belvedere Palace Direct Entry Tickets
Suitcases and large bags are not allowed in the museum and cannot be left in the cloakroom.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Note: With your time slot ticket, you book a fixed access time to the museum. The duration of your stay is unlimited.
2025 Exhibition Highlights March 27, 2025 to October 19, 2025: CARLONE CONTEMPORARY: Sarah Ortmeyer May 15, 2025 to October 5, 2025: IM BLICK: Gustav Klimt: The Bride.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
Flexible duration
Guided tour
Combos
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Combo (Save 8%): Direct Entry Tickets to Upper and Lower Belvedere Palace
Skip the lines and explore both Belvedere palaces with one value-packed combo ticket.
Everything you get: Enjoy direct entry to both the Upper and Lower Belvedere Palaces—Vienna’s UNESCO-listed Baroque gems. Marvel at Klimt’s The Kiss, Schiele’s expressionist works, and masterpieces by Van Gogh and Monet. Explore staterooms like the Hall of Grotesques and Gold Cabinet, and stroll through ornate Baroque gardens connecting the two palaces.
Why choose this: One ticket, two palaces—save money and time while exploring 800 years of European art and imperial history.
Upper Belvedere Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Direct Entry
Explore art and history on a guided Upper Belvedere tour—no lines, just masterpieces.
Everything you get: Skip-the-line access and a comprehensive 1.5-hour guided tour of the Upper Belvedere Palace’s art gallery and Baroque gardens with fountains and sculptures, in a language of your choice. This includes the Marble Hall where the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955.
Why choose this: This tour gives you personalized insights into famous paintings like Klimt’s The Kiss and masterpieces by Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now, pay later
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
Tickets
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Lower Belvedere Palace Direct Entry Tickets
Baroque interiors meet bold exhibitions here at Vienna’s Lower Belvedere Palace. Access both.
Everything you get: Entry to Vienna’s Lower Belvedere, including access to temporary exhibitions across the Marble Gallery, the Hall of Grotesques, and the Orangery. Discover curated displays in a UNESCO-listed Baroque palace built for Prince Eugene of Savoy.
Why choose this: Combining architectural grandeur with curated art, this ticket is best for those who want to see of Baroque design and rotating exhibitions, but with diving too deep. Wander through themed exhibitions showcasing Austrian and Western European art, including painted grotesques in the Hall of Grotesques and stucco and marble in the Marble Hall and Gold Cabinet.
Tip: Take in the views of the gardens and the Lower Belvedere from the windows of the palace.
With this ticket, skip the line to the ticket counter/box office and head straight to the museum entrance!
The parking lot for people with disabilities is located right next to the entrance gate of the Upper Belvedere, Prinz Eugen-Straße 27.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Guide Dog Accommodation & Cloakroom.
Note: With your time slot ticket you book a fixed access time to the museum. The duration of your stay is unlimited.
The Upper Belvedere's north and west facades are set to undergo renovations from April 2024. Scaffolding will be disguised with a net replicating the facade. The entrance and access to the venue will remain unaffected.
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Tip: Spot the famous landmarks of Vienna from the cabins of the wheel, such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace, and the Danube Tower.