Private Tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum: Secrets of Masterpieces | Tickets included
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The title of masterpiece gives a work of art a special status and if you are going to visit a museum for the first time, you want to see famous works by renowned masters. The Museum of the History of Art in Vienna has many paintings, gems and statues that count to the world famous masterpieces. They include paintings by Rembrandt, Cranach, Vermeer, Raphael and Caravaggio, sculptures by Canova, Gianbologna as well as works by ancient Greek and Roman artists. And you don't need experts to enjoy their works. This tour of the museum is for those who value both an aesthetic pleasure as well as an intellectual one. We will go through all the collections of one of the best art museums in the world and look at masterpieces from different perspectives to understand why this particular work, and not the neighbouring one, has made on the shortlist of must-see objects. To do this, we'll follow the museum's list of most valuable exhibits and I'll not only tell you their official histories and characteristics, I'll also explain how artists have used our cognition and clever self-promotion. We will also discuss the fickleness of worldly fame and the role of the spirit and the taste of the times. Among the major masterpieces we will break down in detail are Benvenuto Cellini's "Saliera", Raphael's "Madonna in the Meadow", Peter Brueghel's "The Tower of Babel" and "Hunters in the Snow", Caravaggio's "Madonna with Beads", Vermeer's "Allegory of Painting" as well as The Reserve Head from the Egyptian collection and Sarcophagus with Amazons from the Greek collection. On a tour with me you can not only enjoy the art, but also learn to navigate a little more in the intricacies of such a subtle matter as "genius".3 hours
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna, Austria, 1010‘The temple of art’ is the expression that describes the Art History Museum in Vienna the best. Even its architecture designed in the best traditions of historicism combines the details of temples from the three key Western cultures. This is the place where you will find all gods and heroes of the West European art Olympus, such as Arcimboldo, Brueghel, Velasquez, Holbein, Dürer, Giorgione, Cranach, Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens, Titian (listed in alphabetical order).
As any Western museum proclaiming itself universal, Kunsthistorisches Museum also features collections of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art, as well as a numismatic cabinet. Moreover, a quarter of the exhibition space of the museum is occupied by the Cabinets of curiosities, a mixed exposition of indoor sculpture, church plate, decorative elements, and scientific instruments; all in all, everything considered unique and of special value.
The museum’s curators have drawn up an informative list for visitors; including 700 masterpieces for local art lovers, 100 for recurring visitors, and 35 “must-see” pieces for newbies. With this art tour we follow the curators’ short list and take a very close look at globally celebrated masterpieces, from varying perspectives to understand what makes each art piece so very special.3 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Please come punctually to the meeting point in front of the museum main entrance. There are three doors and the central one is closed. Your guide will be waiting for you in front of it.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Tour Guide Available In
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- English
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket Thank you for choosing our tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum! Your guide's name is Julia. You can contact her by phone or via WhatsApp at +4368110630689. The address of the museum is Burgring 5, 1010 Vienna, but the entrance to the museum is from the square Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna. Here is a link to Google maps (https://g.page/KHMWien?share) and Apple Maps (https://maps.apple.com/?address=Kunsthistorisches) . Please come punctually to the meeting point in front of the museum's main entrance. There are three doors and the central one is closed. Your guide will be waiting for you in front of it. Please find the photo of the meeting point attached to this message. Have an inspiring experience!Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Vienna time to receive 100% refund.
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