Upper Belvedere Palace: The Magic of Art

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Audio tour and entrance ticket
Audio tour in English
Route length: 3 km
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Duration 1h 30m - 2h
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  • We will send the tour within 48 hours or refund your money
  • Explore the magnificent Upper Belvedere Palace with the help of this engaging self-guided audio tour
  • Admire the elegance and grandeur of the Belvedere’s dazzling Baroque architecture
  • Learn more about Austrian culture and history through the museum’s extensive collection
  • Immerse yourself into 800 years of art history and examine famous works by van Gogh and Schiele
  • Be enchanted by the timeless beauty of the ‘Kiss’, Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece
Discover the majestic Upper Belvedere Palace and admire its unique collection of art guided by this comprehensive in-app audio tour. Built at the beginning of the 18th century as the residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, the Belvedere Palace transports its visitors back to a time of opulence and extravagance. Explore the grand Baroque architecture of the palace and its splendid interiors. This tour will guide you through the various halls and chambers, sharing fascinating stories and insights into the art and history of the palace. Admire the museum’s extensive collection of art, which spans over 800 years of art history. With a comprehensive audio commentary, explore in detail some of the masterpieces by world-famous artists such as Jacques-Louis David, Vincent van Gogh, and Edward Munch. Learn more about the emblematic Jugendstil and see with your own eyes the legendary “Kiss” by Gustav Klimt. Explore works by Oscar Kokoschka, Egon Schiele, and Ernst Kirchner, the masters of Expressionism. Immerse yourself into the world of Fine Arts with this audio tour of the Upper Belvedere Palace.

What's included

  • Downloadable multimedia audio tour on WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route with step-by-step navigation through the museum's halls
  • Entrance ticket to the Upper Belvedere Palace
  • Recommendations for your further exploration of Vienna
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide
    • The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
    • To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
    • Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
    • An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
    • For the upcoming facade renovation of the Upper Belvedere, scaffolding will be erected. A scaffold net will be stretched, replicating the exterior facade. The entrance will not be affected in any way.
    • Bags aren't allowed in, but use of the cloakroom is free
    • Reduced tickets for disabled visitors are available on-site
    • Enjoy free audio tours from the comfort of your home, explore and save your favorite objects, and share them online with your community - for [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobgen.smartify) or [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smartify-your-personal-digital-curator/id1102736524)
    • For the latest opening times, etc., please visit this [website](https://www.belvedere.at/en/visit)
    • **How to get there by public transport:**
    • Tram D Station Schloss Belvedere
    • Train & S-Bahn, Tram 18, O Station Quartier Belvedere
    • Underground U1 Station Südtiroler Platz / Hauptbahnhof
    • For the upcoming facade renovation on the north and west sides of the Upper Belvedere, scaffolding will be erected. Over this, a scaffold net will be stretched, replicating the north and west sides of the exterior facade. During this time, the entrance area will not be affected in any way. This measure aims for completion by Q4 2024.
    • Show your Belvedere Palace ticket at the entrance
    • Download the Smartify app to unlock stories about epochal works from 800 years of Austrian art history
    • **How to get there:**
    • Public Transport - Tram D: Station „Schloss Belvedere“;
    • Train & S-Bahn, Tram 18, O: Station „Quartier Belvedere“;
    • Underground U1: Station „Südtiroler Platz / Hauptbahnhof“ & walkway around 15 minutes.
    • For the upcoming facade renovation on the north and west sides of the Upper Belvedere, scaffolding will be erected. Over this, a scaffold net will be stretched, replicating the north and west sides of the exterior facade. During this time, the entrance area will not be affected in any way.

Places you will visit

Upper Belvedere Palace
Prinz-Eugen-Straße, 27, Landstraße

Attractions on the route

Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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