--- title: "The Belvedere, privately: Private Experience, Vienna | Avellera" url: https://avellera.com/experiences/the-belvedere-privately/ description: "Klimt’s Kiss without a shoulder in the way. A private art historian, the Baroque gardens on the way in, and time to stand in front of one painting for as long as you like." language: en --- # The Belvedere, privately Vienna · Art · All year In short The Belvedere, privately is a Vienna art experience: Klimt's The Kiss without a shoulder in the way, a private art historian, the Baroque gardens on the way in, and time to stand in front of one painting for as long as you like. It is available all year, and Avellera arranges it as part of a tailor-made journey. By Clemens & Kamilla Sengwein-Réti, Co-Founders Klimt’s Kiss without a shoulder in the way. A private art historian, the Baroque gardens on the way in, and time to stand in front of one painting for as long as you like. [Add it to my trip idea](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=4) Book a call **Where**: Vienna **When**: All year **Collection**: Vienna & the Imperial City **How**: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey Good to know ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you see Klimt's The Kiss in Vienna without the crowds? Yes. With The Belvedere, privately, Avellera pairs you with a private art historian so you can see Klimt's The Kiss without a shoulder in the way. You walk in through the Baroque gardens of the Belvedere, a palace complex in Vienna, and take as long as you like in front of one painting. Avellera arranges the visit within a tailor-made Vienna journey. ### When is the best time to visit the Belvedere in Vienna? The Belvedere, privately is available all year. Spring and summer show the Baroque gardens at their fullest on the way in, while winter keeps the focus on the collection and Klimt's The Kiss. Avellera chooses the time of day with your private art historian so the visit feels unhurried and fits the rest of your days in Vienna. ### How do I add a private Belvedere tour to a trip to Vienna? Tell Avellera your travel dates and wishes, and the Vienna team builds The Belvedere, privately into a private, tailor-made journey through Vienna and Austria, together with hotels, transfers and guides. Tell the team which artists interest you beyond Klimt. Planning is free, and the online planner on avellera.com returns a personal trip idea and PDF right away. Journeys with this experience ## Where it fits best Austria ### The best of Austria Vienna 4 · Salzburg 3 · Hallstatt 2 · Wachau 1 - A palace concert just for you - Lake Hallstatt by electric boat, before the crowds - Wachau cellars with a winemaker **Best time**: May to Oct, December **Getting around**: Railjet first class and private transfers **11 days** · 10 nights from **US$ 6,600** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-austria/ Classic by rail ### Prague, Vienna & Budapest Prague 3 · Vienna 3 · Budapest 3 - Private recital in a Baroque library - Coffee-house culture with a local historian - Budapest's thermal baths, privately arranged **Best time**: Apr to Jun, Sep to Dec **Getting around**: First-class Railjet between all three cities **10 days** · 9 nights from **US$ 6,000** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/vienna-prague-budapest/ Switzerland ### The best of Switzerland Lucerne 2 · Interlaken 3 · Zermatt 2 · Zurich 1 - Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe - A private VIP gondola facing the Matterhorn - The Glacier Express in first class **Best time**: Jun to Sep, Dec to Mar **Getting around**: Swiss Travel Pass in first class, luggage forwarding **9 days** · 8 nights from **US$ 6,300** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-switzerland/ [All 21 journeys](https://avellera.com/journeys/) Vienna & the Imperial City ## More signature experiences 01 Vienna · An Evening ### [A Private Orchestra at Palais Auersperg](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-private-orchestra-at-palais-auersperg/) A Baroque hall booked for your party alone, and an orchestra that plays only for you. Mozart and Strauss in the kind of room they were written for, with champagne in the interval. **Season**: All year **Base**: Vienna [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-private-orchestra-at-palais-auersperg/) 02 Vienna · The Season ### [A Waltz Lesson, then the Ball](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-waltz-lesson-then-the-ball/) An afternoon with a ballroom master until the left turn finally works, then the evening itself: gowns, an orchestra, and the ball season as guests rather than spectators. **Season**: January to March **Base**: Vienna [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-waltz-lesson-then-the-ball/) 03 Central Europe · Early Access ### [Palaces and Museums, before opening](https://avellera.com/experiences/palaces-and-museums-before-opening/) The doors open an hour early and the state rooms are yours. A curator walks you through, the galleries are silent, and the crowd arrives only as you are leaving. **Season**: All year **Base**: Vienna, Prague, Budapest [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/palaces-and-museums-before-opening/) [All 36 experiences](https://avellera.com/experiences/) Get in touch ## Make it part of your journey [Start planning · 3 minutes · free **Create my trip idea** With this experience, right away.](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=4) 30 minutes · video or phone **Book a call** Talk to Clemens in Vienna.