Top Austria Art Tours

Discover Vienna’s most important art and architecture with a 3-hour, small-group tour of The Belvedere’s palaces, grounds and museum. Hear stories about Austria’s princes and princesses as you explore tiered fountains and statue gardens. Learn about the design and décor of Upper and Lower Belvedere palaces, from the exquisite Marble Gallery to the over-the-top Gold Cabinet. Visit the highlights of the art museum, where iconic works by Monet, Rodin and Van Gogh are displayed alongside the world’s largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings.

See the Austrian village of Hallstatt and "Sound of Music" filming sites in one day with this Salzburg combo day trip. Ideal for time-pressed travelers without a car, the excursion covers round-trip transportation, free time in Hallstatt, and a “Sound of Music” tour with photo stops outside Schloss Leopoldskron and the original “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” gazebo. Just note: The popular Hallstatt Skywalk viewing platform is closed until summer 2026.

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic movie The Sound of Music during a bus tour around the Austrian city of Salzburg. Travel with ease between key filming locations including Hellbrunn Castle and Leopoldskron Castle, then venture into the countryside to St Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee without having to navigate unfamiliar roads yourself. Then, enjoy your 3-course feast of soup, Schnitzel and noodles, and Applestrudel in the traditional folkloric atmosphere of a country inn from the 15th century.

Mozart composed his first piece at five. A prince-archbishop built a palace for his secret mistress. And during a siege, Salzburgers repainted one bull over and over to trick an entire army. This audio walking tour takes you through such real stories behind Salzburg’s most beautiful streets. Starting at Mozart’s Residence, you’ll follow a carefully mapped route through baroque squares, medieval lanes, and Sound of Music filming locations – including the garden where "Do-Re-Mi" was shot and the stage where the Von Trapps performed their final concert. Along the way, hear about Europe’s oldest restaurant, visit a cemetery that inspired a Hollywood set, and discover why locals call themselves "bull washers." No schedules, no waiting for groups – just press play and walk. The app provides audio commentary, maps and photos at every stop. Available in 9 languages. Works offline. Start anytime and take as long as you like.

This private tour is the perfect pick for fans of “The Sound of Music”. Set off in an air-conditioned vehicle on a trip that saves time and helps you check off multiple filming locations. During the tour, the driver-guide makes sure you don’t miss any prime photo stops, and best of all, the trip is private, which means no time wasted waiting for other travelers.

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.

Vienna’s magnificent Schonbrunn Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Austrian capital’s most visited attraction. Pre-booking skip-the-line entrance ensures you don’t waste time waiting to go in. Follow in the footsteps of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth on a guided tour through the palace, with personal headsets so you can hear your guide clearly, then enjoy free time to explore independently.

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.

Roll up your sleeves for an Austrian cooking class in Salzburg, and create two of the country’s beloved desserts: apple strudel and the signature soufflé of Salzburger Nockerl. Under the guidance of a chef, you’ll stretch pastry and mix ingredients as you learn about the food and chat with the rest of the group. As a bonus, a hearty bowl of goulash soup is served before you eat your creations. Numbers are limited to just five people for a small-group cooking experience.

If The Sound of Music lives rent-free in your head, Salzburg is the day trip you’ve been waiting for. Discover the real-life movie magic at Mirabell Palace & Gardens, where the famous “Do-Re-Mi” scenes were filmed, then continue to Hellbrunn Palace for its playful grounds and legendary Trick Fountains. Stop at the stunning lakeside Leopoldskron Palace, a key Sound of Music filming location, for unforgettable photos. In Salzburg, enjoy a guided walk through the UNESCO Old Town—Getreidegasse, Mozart’s Birthplace area, elegant squares, and panoramic fortress views—then finish with free time to shop, taste Mozartkugeln, visit cafés, or explore at your own pace before returning to Vienna.

On this specialty-themed walking tour, you’ll learn the ins and outs of two of Austria’s most prominent arts movements. Discover Vienna’s most popular Art Nouveau and Baroque landmarks, from the 18th-century church of Karlskirche to the elegant Otto Wagner metro station. Tours include skip-the-line access to the Upper Belvedere for a peek at Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss.”

A creative hub as well as an imperial city, Vienna is home to a burgeoning street art scene, loved by the likes of urban art legends such as Shepard Fairey and ROA. Discover where to find the most eye-catching works of graffiti on this street art tour of the city, and learn about the artworks’ political and social references for Vienna from a passionate local guide.

See Gustav Klimt' world-famous “The Kiss” & discover 800 years of art history on a private tour of Upper Belvedere with skip-the-line tickets. Experience the splendor of the Baroque in Vienna. Optional: private car transfers and Lower Belvedere. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 2-hour: Upper Belvedere Discover the famous art collection in Upper Belvedere. 3-hour: Upper Belvedere & Transport Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer & a 2-hour tour of Upper Belvedere to discover its famous art collection. 3,5-hour: Upper & Lower Belvedere Discover the Baroque architecture & art collections of Upper & Lower Belvedere palace & garden. 4,5-hour: Upper & Lower Belvedere & Transport Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer & a 3,5-hour tour of Upper & Lower Belvedere & garden to discover its Baroque architecture & art collections. Join us on the most comprehensive tour of the Belvedere palace & garden complex in Vienna to experience true Baroque.

Have you ever wondered why art was created, who paid for it, who the artists were, what makes a work of art "beautiful" and why not everyone sees it? You'll get the answers to your questions about the principles of Western art on this private tour of the Museum of Art History. In just two hours, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the development of art from Antiquity to the Baroque, as an expert art historian reveals the key principles on which Western art is based. Learn how the history of European art can be traced back to ancient Egypt and understand the cultural concept behind the depiction of nudity in Greek statues. Discover the subjects included in the religious and royal canons and understand the reasons behind these choices. Marvel at the works of famous artists such as Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens and Vermeer as you explore this world-renowned art collection. Explore centuries of artistic creation and gain a new perspective on the enduring power of Western art.

We'll begin our tour with the collection's most prized possession -- The Last Judgment by Hieronymus Bosch. The modern viewer is amazed by the inferno in his famous triptych, rather than frightened. It mixes chimeras in the form of half snakes and half eggs, fear of wars and epidemics. And a great deal of the artist's personal frustrations. I invite you to look closely at the details of the painting.  Cranach's The Holy Family, as well as the obe by Jos van Klewe, will reveal the origins of the family portrait genre to us, while the religious paintings of the Quattrocento and Cinquecento art will disclose the rules of making art for religious meditation. And Rubens' The Abduction of Orifia will serve us as an example of what art for sensual pleasure should look like. The most valuable skill for an artist has long been the ability to reveal a complex subject by means of painting. This is why the gallery offers many outstanding examples of "stories" - paintings on biblical or antique subjects, such as Heinrich Füger's Death of Germanicus and Angelo Caroselli's The Suicide of Cato. Together we will try to understand the ideas behind these canvases and to feel how convincing they are for us today.

There's no artist more associated with Vienna than Gustav Klimt. Get an in-depth understanding of his work on this private tour led by an art historian guide. Start at the Belvedere Palace, with The Kiss and Judith, masterworks from Klimt's Golden Period. Continue to the Secession to see his largest work, the Beethoven Frieze, and the Leopold Museum to examine Death and Life and take a look at some landscapes.

What secrets are hidden in the MuseumsQuartier? Discover a public space full of ideas and inspiration on the overview tour of the art and cultural area. Did you know that the basalt panels of the mumok façade make a sound when tapped or that 2.35 million white dots cover the glass surface of the MQ Libelle like a shimmering net? Our guides will tell you more about the exciting history of how one of the world's largest cultural districts came about and its current significance as a melting pot for exchange, encounters and diversity. Let yourself be surprised in Vienna's largest living room - in a place that never stands still.

Make your “Sound of Music” dreams come true with this 1.5-hour walking tour of Salzburg, led by a local guide. Themed around the popular film, the experience visits all the classic filming locations and combines behind-the-scenes stories with Salzburg history, too. Even better: The tour is capped at just six people per group for a less rushed and more intimate experience.

Discover the cultural and artistic side of Vienna to deepen your understanding of the city with this shared guided tour. Walk around Vienna with your local guide to see a selection of important cultural landmarks, including the City Hall, State Opera House, and the Mozart House, to learn more about Vienna’s culture. Entrance fees to attractions are not included in this tour. There is a limit of eight travelers on this tour.

Get closer insights into the history and architecture of Belvedere Palace than would be possible alone with this private guide tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, explore the rooms of this important historical site, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and the home of the National Art Gallery.

Take your exploration of the Albertina’s modernist and impressionist art collections to greater depths with this private guided tour. Visit this acclaimed Viennese art museum in the Hofburg Palace with an art historian and learn about the art trends and techniques that shaped some of its most famous paintings. Gain a deeper appreciation for the works of Monet and Picasso through the context provided on this private tour.

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.

Welcome to the world of Gustav Klimt. A world of beauty and luxury. The most famous artist of Austria in the 19th century and a collection of his works located in several museums in Vienna. The masterpieces of the artist—we will dedicate our tour to them. The guide will take care of the tickets, and you are in for three hours of Klimt's magic.