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Belvedere Palace Tickets: The 15 Best Visits

25 tours  ·  from $11 a head

The Upper Belvedere holds Klimt’s Kiss, the Lower Belvedere holds the temporary shows, and the garden between them is free. The 15 below are priced and clear about which building each ticket opens.

Entry Ticket Upper Belvedere, Klimt's Kiss & Permanent Collection - Take the visit at your own pace
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Entry Ticket Upper Belvedere, Klimt’s Kiss & Permanent Collection

1.Entry Ticket Upper Belvedere, Klimt’s Kiss & Permanent Collection

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 831 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $23Our pick

Visit the Upper Belvedere in Vienna with a mobile admission ticket and explore its art collection independently. Klimt’s The Kiss is the headline, alongside works by Schiele, Kokoschka, Monet and van Gogh. Allow one to two hours, or longer if you want to take your time. There is no guide, and the entry time matters.

“Make sure you stick to your time slot else they send you back out. Queue for pre booked keeps moving and very organised. Don’t take large bags.”

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Vienna: Lower Belvedere Entry Ticket & Temporary Exhibitions - Give the temporary exhibitions room in your plans
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Vienna: Lower Belvedere Entry Ticket & Temporary Exhibitions

2.Lower Belvedere Entry Ticket & Temporary Exhibitions

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 275 reviews · from $17

Enter Prince Eugene’s former residence to see Baroque state rooms, temporary art exhibitions, the Orangery, and medieval works in the Palace Stables. This is a self-guided ticket, not a guided tour. The Upper Belvedere and Klimt’s The Kiss are not included, so plan that visit separately.

“the guide was lovely and very welcoming she gave us so many intresting facts about the palace, I recommend this 10 out of 10”

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Vienna: Belvedere Palace Skip-the-Line Tour - Meeting your guide at the Upper Belvedere
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Vienna: Belvedere Palace Skip-the-Line Tour

3.Belvedere Palace Skip-the-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · 1h 30m · from $62

Take a 90-minute guided tour of the Upper Belvedere, with priority entry to Klimt’s *The Kiss* and works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Schiele. Your guide covers palace history, the Marble Hall, and the gardens. Choose a group of up to 24, a small group of up to 8, or a private tour.

“I had the most wonderful experience with Anastasia. It was a private tour, I learned loads and she was even my personal photographer. Absolutely good value for money!”

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Skip-the-line Upper Belvedere Tickets and Guided Tour Vienna - Inside the Upper Belvedere
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Skip-the-line Upper Belvedere Tickets and Guided Tour Vienna

4.Skip-the-line Upper Belvedere Tickets and Guided Tour Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · from $60

Spend two hours at Vienna’s Upper Belvedere with a licensed guide, timed-entry tickets, and a group capped at 24. You’ll see Klimt’s The Kiss and other works in the palace’s permanent collection, then walk through the free palace gardens. Guides such as Mirko, Anna, and Ana have been praised for lively, story-driven tours, though your guide is assigned on the day.

“Merkor (Mickey) was the best guide I have ever had on any of my tours and excursions. Talented. Knowledgeable. Kind. Resourceful. Thorough. Walked at a pace that was easy to keep up with in the crowds. Excellent vocabulary. Great sense of humor.”

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Vienna: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus, Giant Wheel & Cruise - Belvedere: palace rooms, gardens and Klimt
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Vienna: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus, Giant Wheel & Cruise

5.Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus, Giant Wheel & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 78 reviews · from $95

Set your own pace with a 48-hour Big Bus ticket and up to seven days to visit your chosen Vienna sights. The three-attraction pass includes Schönbrunn, Belvedere and the bus; the four- and five-attraction versions add a Danube or Canal cruise and the Riesenrad Giant Wheel. Audio guides are included at the palaces and on the bus.

“Flexibility and frequency of buses. Great guides and very helpful and friendly staff on hop on hop off buses.”

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Belvedere Palace and Museum Tour - A small group changes the pace
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Belvedere Palace and Museum Tour

6.Belvedere Palace and Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Walk Belvedere’s formal gardens and tour the museum with an art historian, in a small group capped at six or eight depending on the tour details. Expect context on Prince Eugene, Vienna’s history, and works by Klimt and other artists. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours; admission is not included, though your guide can help you buy a ticket.

“Our tour guide Regina, was so knowledgeable. A lot of insight of the palace, paintings and so on. Her English is perfect . Learn lot from her!”

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Skip-the-line Upper Belvedere Tickets and Guided Tour Vienna - Inside the Upper Belvedere
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Skip-the-line Upper Belvedere Tickets and Guided Tour Vienna

7.Skip-the-line Upper Belvedere Tickets and Guided Tour Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

This two-hour English-language tour pairs timed entry to the Upper Belvedere with a licensed guide who explains the palace, its gardens, and works by Klimt, Schiele, and other artists. Guides such as Karin, Mirko, and Ana have led engaging visits, though the group has no headsets. The Orangery marks the finish.

“Our experience was excellent and our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun to listen to. We really enjoyed the tour.”

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Vienna: Klimt Villa (Gustav Klimt Atelier & Museum) Ticket - The garden changes with the season
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Vienna: Klimt Villa (Gustav Klimt Atelier & Museum) Ticket

8.Klimt Villa (Gustav Klimt Atelier & Museum) Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · from $11Best value

At Vienna’s Klimt Villa, explore Gustav Klimt’s preserved final studio, the Klimt Lost exhibition on persecution and restitution, and a restored garden with Damask roses. Your ticket also includes the villa’s first-floor gallery when open. Labels are in German and English, with an optional smartphone guide in several languages.

“Everything worked perfectly, the ticket was booked, admission was without waiting, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”

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Entry Ticket Lower Belvedere with Orangery & Palace Stables - Inside Prince Eugene’s former residence
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Entry Ticket Lower Belvedere with Orangery & Palace Stables

9.Entry Ticket Lower Belvedere with Orangery & Palace Stables

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

Book a mobile ticket for independent entry to Vienna’s Lower Belvedere, Orangery and Palace Stables. This is not a guided tour: you choose a 15-minute entry slot, then explore at your own pace. The palace was Prince Eugene of Savoy’s residence, and its exhibition spaces host changing displays.

“Vous avez vendu l’entrée de l’orangerie alors qu’il n’y avait pas d’expo ! Je demande le remboursement.”

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Best of Vienna Pass: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus & Cruise - Schönbrunn: 40 rooms on the Grand Tour
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Best of Vienna Pass: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus & Cruise

10.Best of Vienna Pass: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Pair Schönbrunn’s 40-room Grand Tour and Belvedere exhibition entry with 48 hours on Vienna’s hop-on, hop-off Big Bus and a DDSG Danube cruise. The pass can also include fast-track entry to the Giant Ferris Wheel with the five-attraction option. Activate your mobile voucher with Big Bus staff before visiting attractions, then use the included visits within seven days.

“There is so much to see and this was a great deal. Everything was easy to access and the Big Bus staff were extremely helpful.”

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Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options - The art beyond The Kiss
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Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options

11.Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · from $58

Explore Upper Belvedere with a licensed guide, timed skip-the-line tickets, and art from the Middle Ages to Viennese Modernism, including Klimt’s The Kiss. Choose a private or small group tour, then add Lower Belvedere and the gardens or hotel transfers. Karin Kulkol is one guide associated with the tour, but guide assignments can vary.

“Karin Kulkol, my guide was excellent. She was a local tour guide who was very knowledgeable. She encouraged us for any questions. Highly recommend. She was warm and approachable. Great tour.”

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Private Tour of the Belvedere Palace with an Art Historian: "Pictures of Austrian Identities". Art & History Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets - How the guide makes the art easier to read
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Private Tour of the Belvedere Palace with an Art Historian: “Pictures of Austrian Identities”. Art & History Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets

12.Private Tour of the Belvedere Palace with an Art Historian: “Pictures of Austrian Identities”. Art & History Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $228

Explore Vienna’s Upper Belvedere with an art historian, following Austrian art from the Middle Ages to Klimt’s The Kiss. This private, English-language tour includes skip-the-line admission, a look at the palace architecture, and a brief stop for the garden’s view of Vienna. The guide associated with the tour is Julia.

“We greatly enjoyed the Art with Me tour at Belvedere. Julia put together an amazing tour that not only allowed us to see the important works of art at Belvedere but also helped us learn about the importance of the Belvedere and the history of Vienna. The tour was so interesting that it was my 16 year old son's favorite part of our Vienna trip. I can't say enough about the tour and would recommend it as the best way to experience Belvedere Palace and the art inside.”

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Private Themed Tour of the Belvedere with an Art Historian: "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt: how it became the Symbol of the Viennese Art - What an art historian adds
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Private Themed Tour of the Belvedere with an Art Historian: “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt: how it became the Symbol of the Viennese Art

13.Private Themed Tour of the Belvedere with an Art Historian: “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt: how it became the Symbol of the Viennese Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $198

Explore the Belvedere’s Klimt collection with a private art historian in English. This 90-minute tour centers on The Kiss, while connecting its color, materials and symbolism to Klimt’s other paintings and the art that influenced him. Julia is named in many accounts of the tour, though a particular guide is not guaranteed.

“We had a private tour with our group of four and it was amazing! Our tour guide was very friendly and super knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour!”

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Belvedere Palace & Museum Tour - What the guide can add
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Belvedere Palace & Museum Tour

14.Belvedere Palace & Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2h 30m · from $176

Spend 150 minutes with an English-speaking art historian at Vienna’s Belvedere Palace, including the Upper Belvedere, Austrian Gallery and Lower Belvedere. The focus is art and palace history, with Klimt’s The Kiss a likely highlight. Past guides have included Brianna and Peter, though your guide may differ. Adult admission costs €22.50 extra.

“Guide was excellent, however the company’s booking system did NOT register our booking making it difficult to find our tour guide”

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Big Tour of Gustav Klimt’s Art in Vienna: Belvedere, Secession & Leopold Museum with Skip-the-Line Tickets - The Secession gives Klimt a room of his own
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Big Tour of Gustav Klimt’s Art in Vienna: Belvedere, Secession & Leopold Museum with Skip-the-Line Tickets

15.Big Tour of Gustav Klimt’s Art in Vienna: Belvedere, Secession & Leopold Museum with Skip-the-Line Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $336

Follow Klimt from the Belvedere to the Secession and Leopold Museum on a private, roughly three-hour tour with an art historian. See The Kiss, the Beethoven Frieze, Death and Life, and a reconstruction of the University of Vienna ceiling paintings. Julia is the guide named in tour feedback, but confirm who will lead your date.

“Perfect tour for Klimt lovers! Julia is an extremely knowledgeable art historian. Led a very structured tour that weaved Klimts upbringing, career, and life together into a thoroughly enjoyable experience.”

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