Kunsthistorisches Museum Tour: Masterpieces and Oddities

Explore Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, marvel at masterpieces, and uncover hidden gems on an intimate guided tour. Limited spots available.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna - Vienna’s world-famous Kunsthistorisches Museum is an architectural marvel and is a must-see for any art lover visiting Vienna. The museum developed from the art collections of the House of Habsburg and hosts a unique collection of some of the world’s most famous painters from Raphael and Rembrandt to Vermeer and…
What's Included
  • Small-Group Museum Tour
  • Group size is never more than 15 guests max.
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Tour includes all entrance fees
  • Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
What's Not Included
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • Temporary exhibitions NOT included
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information

Discover masterpieces by artists from Breugel to Rembrandt on this 2 to 2.5-hour tour of Vienna’s renowned Kunsthistorisches Museum. With numbers limited to 15 people, you’ll enjoy personal attention from your guide as you see exquisite paintings by Vermeer, Rubens, Durer, Caravaggio and many others. You will also be escorted around the Kunstkammer for…

Location
Maria-Theresien-Platz 1
Maria-Theresien-Platz
Meet your guide outside the museum at the right end of the stairs leading up to the entrance, next to the group ticket counter (Container 2). Your guide wears a red-white-red badge with the inscription "Austria Guide". Make sure to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before tour start.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Val_i
Jun 29, 2025
Nice highlights of the enormous exhibitions. - Our tour guide was exceptional—both knowledgeable and engaging. She was not only informative but also incredibly patient, especially with the children in our group. She skillfully included them in the discussion and involved them in interactive activities during the tour, even suggesting fun, creative “home” art projects to try afterward. Our group included four adults, with another couple bringing along four children aged 5 to 9. Despite the presence of young kids, the tour was thorough and uncompromised. We received a complete experience of the museum, with no corners cut. The guide provided in-depth explanations of artworks from various time periods, highlighting the evolution of artistic techniques over time and offering insightful comparisons between artists from the same era. Her ability to balance educational depth with an engaging, family-friendly approach made this tour stand out. Highly recommended!
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Manasupmanyu
Jun 24, 2025
Our guided tour of the... - Our guided tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum was an unforgettable experience. The collection itself is staggering—masterpieces by Caravaggio, Bruegel, Vermeer, and Titian, all housed in a truly magnificent building that feels like a palace of art. What made the experience exceptional, though, was our guide. They brought the artwork to life with compelling stories, insightful context, and a genuine passion for art history. The tour was thoughtfully paced and not rushed, yet never dull. We appreciated how the guide tailored their commentary to our interests, and also gave us a solid overview of the museum’s layout, which helped us explore more on our own afterward. This tour is an absolute must for anyone visiting Vienna who wants more than just a walk through the galleries. It’s an enriching deep dive into centuries of European art and culture, and left us with a much greater appreciation of the Old Masters.
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Mariarita_m
Apr 13, 2025
Excellent tour with Dietr - Dietr was a most excellent guide who knew so much about the art and the artists in the Kunsthistorisches. He started the tour early and he provided us with earpieces so we can hear him clearly. We really enjoyed our tour with him and it gave us a nice overview of the museum. He kept things interesting and lively, and he was very kind and let us old folks sit down while he discussed the art pieces. We would highly recommend doing a tour with Dietr.
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Lynne_b
Sep 13, 2024
Incredible beautiful museum with lots of great art - My guide was excellent…so knowledgeable and passionate about the art. The Bruegel paintings were among my favorites.
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Laura_c
Sep 13, 2024
Perfect! - Our guide, Cornelia, had such enthusiasm for the museum, the works of art, and Vienna history that you couldn’t help but enjoy every minute of the tour! It was a great way to get an overview of this spectacular museum.
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Scenic12527669282
Aug 6, 2024
Terrific Tour of the Hapsburg Collection - Terrific tour with Dietr - who had a passion for art and history that made the tour so enjoyable for the whole group. We toured the Chamber of Wonders and saw the works of the Great Masters.
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Stephen_w
Jul 7, 2024
Excellent introduction to a fabulous classic art museum in Vienna - Our guide was very enthusiastic about the museum & showed us selected artwork that was either well-known (e.g., paintings of Peter Bruegel the Elder) or one of her favorites. Two hours passed quickly. Enjoyed the personal attention we received from our guide.
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Jonathan_b
May 11, 2024
Kunsthistorisches with a Fun Expert - Our guide gave an excellent tour, well-paced and full of interesting info about the museum and art. She is so well-informed and a lively story-teller, and we really enjoyed our time with her.
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Rdrtwo
Jun 11, 2024
A great experience - Quite a nice experience. Our guide was full of enthusiasm for art and the museum and very knowledgeable. She took us from one end of the museum to the other. A very satisfying visit
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Christine_b
May 21, 2024
OK - There are seats in several galleries. Please encourage the tour guides to have clients sit when they are talking about the art.
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From $103
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).