Highlights
- Discover the work of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt with this Vienna sightseeing combo
- See the fabulous display of Klimt's work at Belvedere Palace, including The Kiss
- Upgrade to include entrance to the Albertina art museum to see a collection of Klimt's drawings
- Use your included 72-hour Vienna Card for free use of public transport and discounts at museums, shops and restaurants
- Enjoy a cup of coffee and a delicious piece of cake at Café Central
Useful Information
See the Work of Gustav Klimt
Belvedere Palace:
Explore the fabulous Klimt collection at Belvedere Palace, which houses the country’s most significant gathering of Austrian art from around 1900. The palace is home to the world's largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt (approx. 30 pieces); highlights include Klimt’s well-known works The Kiss and Judith I.
Albertina (if option selected):
If you're a true Gustav Klimt lover, don't miss the Albertina, an art museum whose renowned collection includes several Gustav Klimt drawings from the early 1900s. Admire Klimt's sketches and unique drawing talents, particularly of his favorite subject -- the female body. Then check out the museum's other offerings, such as pieces by Monet, Renoir and Picasso.
Vienna Card:
Your included Vienna Card is valid for 72 hours and offers free use of public transport and more than 210 discounts at museums, shops and restaurants. Every card comes with a free Vienna guide with helpful information about each attraction; the card will be available upon check-in at your hotel.
Coffee and Cake at Café Central
Vienna is famous for its coffee house culture, so head to legendary Café Central, where coffee and a piece of delicious cake will be waiting for you. Located near Hofburg Palace, this elegant 19th-century café is known for being the former meeting point of famous figures such as Arthur Schnitzler, Sigmund Freud and Leo Trotzki.
Reviewed by Deirdre R, September 2012
The Vienna card was the greatest benefit as we used them extensively on the excellent U-bahn and tram system throughout Vienna. The Belvedere Palace is a little way outside of the Ring surrounding the old city and silly us, we decided to walk there on a warm sunny day -- we got the tram back!
The Gustav Klimt display is very interesting, detailing his life as well as his works. They were interspersed with works of his contemporaries as well.
A bonus was a voucher for coffee at the Cafe Central, not to be missed even if you do have queue for a table at times. Sit inside not outside, so you can absorb the atmosphere and elegance of a by-gone era, and those cakes, mmmm-mmm!
Reviewed by Rosco, Australia, August 2012
Excellent gallery rating is for gallery only. Negative was that when i converted voucher for ticket at the ticket office at Belvedere, VIATOR was not recognised by the issuing office. They honoured the admission but I did not receive the rest of the package.
