Upper Belvedere Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Direct Entry

Step into Vienna’s artistic and royal legacy

Getting started

Start your journey at the Upper Belvedere Palace, an 18th-century masterpiece built by Prince Eugene of Savoy. Skip long queues with priority access and follow a certified guide through this opulent Baroque residence. Marvel at the Marble Hall, where the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955.

Discover a world-class art collection

Explore the Upper Belvedere’s renowned art gallery, home to the largest collection of Gustav Klimt’s works, including the iconic The Kiss. See masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, Schiele, and Kokoschka, while your expert guide shares fascinating stories behind these works.

Stroll through stunning Baroque gardens

Step outside into the formal French-style gardens, where sculpted hedges, fountains, and statues add to the palace’s grandeur. Learn about the history and symbolism of these elegant landscapes as you walk through their carefully curated beauty.

Tailor your experience

Enhance your visit by choosing a guided tour in your preferred language. With in-depth insights and expert storytelling, your guide will bring this UNESCO World Heritage site to life.

Upper Belvedere Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Direct Entry

Discover the Upper Belvedere Palace and its stunning gardens on this 1.5-hour guided tour that includes direct entry, bypassing ticket queues for a seamless experience. Explore world-class art galleries featuring masterpieces by Klimt, Schiele, Kokoschka, Van Gogh, and Monet with expert commentary in your chosen language from a selection of over ten languages including English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Dutch. Stroll through the Baroque gardens covering 15 acres, featuring sculpted hedges, grand fountains, and elegant statues. The tour also grants access to the Marble Hall where the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955, allowing you to marvel at its grand chandeliers and intricate stucco work. This tour covers key landmarks such as the Upper Belvedere Palace, Lower Belvedere, Orangery, and Baroque gardens with direct entry points for a hassle-free visit.

Explore Upper Belvedere Palace's World-Class Art Gallery

Your tour stops at the Upper Belvedere Palace where you will explore its world-class art gallery featuring over 10,000 square feet of exhibition space. Built in 1723, the palace houses masterpieces by Gustav Klimt including his iconic The Kiss, as well as works by Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka among others. Guests can spend approximately one hour admiring these artworks while learning about their historical significance from knowledgeable guides. What makes this gallery unique is its extensive collection of Viennese modernism alongside international masterpieces such as Van Gogh's Portrait of Dr. Gachet, making it a must-visit for art enthusiasts.

Discover the Baroque Gardens at Upper Belvedere

The tour takes you through the 15-acre Baroque gardens surrounding the Upper Belvedere Palace where you can admire sculpted hedges, grand fountains, and elegant statues. These meticulously maintained gardens were designed in the early 18th century to complement the palace's architecture with symmetrical layouts and geometric patterns. Visitors spend about half an hour walking through these lush green spaces enjoying panoramic views of Vienna’s skyline. The Baroque gardens at Upper Belvedere are unique compared to other Viennese parks due to their intimate scale and rich historical context, offering a serene escape from the bustling city.

Witness History in the Marble Hall

Your tour includes a visit to the historic Marble Hall inside the Upper Belvedere Palace where you will see grand chandeliers and intricate stucco work. This hall was built in 1720 as part of the palace's original design by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt, an important Baroque architect from Vienna. The room spans over 3,500 square feet with high ceilings adorned with frescoes depicting mythological scenes and allegorical figures. Notably, this hall was used for signing the Austrian State Treaty on May 15th, 1955 marking Austria's sovereignty after World War II. Visitors spend around ten minutes exploring this historically significant space.

Tour Highlights

• Bypass ticket queues and head straight into Upper Belvedere Palace
• Explore world-class art gallery for 40-60 minutes with expert commentary in over ten languages including English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Dutch
• Stroll through Baroque gardens covering 15 acres featuring sculpted hedges and grand fountains for approximately half an hour
• Admire Klimt’s The Kiss and masterpieces by Schiele, Kokoschka, Van Gogh, and Monet in the Upper Belvedere art gallery with over 10,000 square feet of exhibition space
• Step inside historic Marble Hall built in 1720 spanning over 3,500 square feet with grand chandeliers and intricate stucco work where the Austrian State Treaty was signed on May 15th, 1955

Perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and culture seekers, this guided tour provides direct entry to Upper Belvedere Palace allowing you to explore its world-class art gallery featuring masterpieces by Klimt, Schiele, Kokoschka, Van Gogh, and Monet while learning about their historical significance. The 1.5-hour format allows you to stroll through the Baroque gardens covering 15 acres and marvel at the historic Marble Hall where the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955, giving you a comprehensive understanding of Vienna’s rich cultural heritage.