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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien Highlight Tour – Small Group Tour

Duration:   02h 15 min

Overview

Vienna’s world-famous Kunsthistorisches Museum is an architectural marvel and is a must-see for any art lover visiting Vienna. The museum developed from the art collections of the House of Habsburg and hosts a unique collection of some of the world’s most famous painters from Raphael and Rembrandt to Vermeer and Rubens and, of course, Peter Breughel the Elder.

Skip the line and join no more than 15 guests on a guided tour of two of the museum’s key exhibitions. From Peter Breughel’s “Tower of Babel” to Vermeer’s “The Art of Painting” you will become acquainted with the old masters at the museum’s Picture Gallery. You will also see some of the Museum’s rarest and oddest items at the Kunstkammer exhibit, like the golden “Saliera” by Celini and the “Madonna of Krumau”.

After the tour you are free to stay at the museum to explore the remaining exhibits, including those covering ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian art.

Highlights generally include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored, etc.)

Ruben’s “Assumption”
Caravaggio’s “Crowning with the Thorns”
Breughel’s “Tower of Babel”
Vermeer’s “The Art of Painting”
Albrecht Durer’s “Avarice”
Raphael’s “Madonna of the Meadow”
Rembrandt’s “Self Portrait”

Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours

INCLUSIONS

  • Small-Group Museum Tour
  • Group size is never more than 15 guests max.
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Tour includes all entrance fees

EXCLUSIONS

  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • Temporary exhibitions NOT included
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

MEETING POINT

  • Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Wien
  • Meet your guide outside the museum at the right end of the stairs leading up to the entrance, next to the group ticket counter (Container 2).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • All guests ages 0 to 18 must bring their valid photo ID to prove their age at security check
  • Umbrellas, backpacks and rain coats must be left in the cloakroom and may not be taken into the museum
  • It is permitted to take photos without flash in the museum

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours before tour start free of charge, receiving a full refund. No refunds will be provided for later cancellations and no-shows.
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Reviews (17)

anonymous
Reviewed May 26, 2025
must-have experience
The museum itself is a must-have experience. The Habsburgs were extremely into art pieces. The whole wall of Caravaggio? The big room where only Tizian is displayed? Easy if you were Habsburg. The building is stunningly luxurious as well. Our guide Diana was telling many important and interesting details about the pieces and the place. We enjoyed her company and expertise immensely.

Date of the tour May, 2025
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mariarita_m
Reviewed April 13, 2025
Excellent tour with Dietr
Dietr was a most excellent guide who knew so much about the art and the artists in the Kunsthistorisches. He started the tour early and he provided us with earpieces so we can hear him clearly. We really enjoyed our tour with him and it gave us a nice overview of the museum. He kept things interesting and lively, and he was very kind and let us old folks sit down while he discussed the art pieces. We would highly recommend doing a tour with Dietr.

Date of the tour April, 2025
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Pravin
Reviewed April 07, 2025
Exceptional

Exceptional, Brenda was phenomenal.


Date of the tour April, 2025
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