About this experience
Klimt was born and died in the capital of Austria, so it's not surprising that you can stroll through Vienna for several days trying to see everything: his 'The Kiss' at the Belvedere Palace, 'Beethoven Frieze' at the Secession exhibition hall, 'Life and Death' at the Leopold Museum. During the art tour, you will visit three museums where the most significant part of Klimt's legacy is kept and gain a comprehensive understanding of his creativity.
What to expect
Belvedere: to kiss or not to kiss?
First of all, we will head to the Belvedere. It is here that 'The Kiss' and 'Judith' are located, famous works from Klimt's most vibrant 'golden period.' 'The Kiss' is the city's main tourist attraction, which each interprets in their own way. But we will start at the Belvedere not only for you to see it firsthand but to understand the historical context and origins of the great artist's work, which I will explain in detail at the gallery.
Secession: culmination of creativity
After the visit to the Belvedere, Klimt's personality will become a bit clearer to you, and this is the perfect moment to see the apex of his creativity. In the Secession exhibition hall, you will come face to face with the grandiose work 'Beethoven Frieze.' This is the only work surrounding the viewer from all sides, which was part of the artist's concept. Here you will merge with art and get to know Gustav Klimt in his purest form.
Leopold Museum: allegory of life in the flesh
Our third stop is at the Museum Quarter. Here, in the Leopold Museum, 'Life and Death' is kept. The painting where figures drowned in the gleam of gold until Klimt personally removed the precious metal. By reworking this canvas, the artist performed an important symbolic act. We will examine this key work for his creativity in detail, as well as landscape works, to understand the mature Klimt and complete our journey through his legacy.
Organizational details
How the tour goes
From the Belvedere Palace to the Secession by taxi, we drive for 5 minutes (included in the price). From the Secession to the Leopold Museum, it's a 5-minute walk.
Additional expenses
Entrance tickets to all three museums will cost 45 euros for adults and 10 euros for visitors under 19 years. To skip the lines at the museums, you can purchase tickets in advance on official websites (for the Belvedere, buying tickets in advance is mandatory). Or I can independently purchase them for you without commission or prepayment.
