We enjoyed a lot this private tour. The guide was very interesting and very knowledgeable. She adapted to all our constraints and to what we wanted to see. She could answer to all our questions. Plus she was charming and very friendly.
Sophie
The Hofburg from Inside. Museum Treasures of the Palace Complex
Imperial Treasury, World Museum. Music Instruments & National Library
Located in the heart of Vienna, the Hofburg is one of the most famous royal residences in the world. The Hofburg was home to the Austrian royal family and their court from the 13th century until the end of the monarchy in 1918. While both the Imperial Ballroom and the Library remain in use today, most of the Habsburg residing spaces were turned into public museums, and on this tour of the Hofburg Museums we will see the main treasures of these diverse collections. Itinerary: In the Imperial Treasury, located in the medieval part of the palace complex, we will see imperial crowns and discover the enduring significance of imperial symbols of power. The World Museum – recently given this less colonial name – is a collection of Habsburg “souvenirs” from non-European countries. Some of them are the only witnesses of the culture of vanished civilizations. The Collection of musical instruments and the collection of Armor shed light on activities such as hunting, jousting and music, which for centuries were reserved for the upper aristocracy. At the Ephesus Museum, we will marvel at the sculptures that once adorned the ancient Greek city of Ephesus. And in the Grand Hall of the Austrian National Library, we will have the opportunity to see for ourselves the value that has been placed on the preservation and dissemination of knowledge since the Age of Enlightenment. Julia was extremely well informed . She put the art of Klimt period in a larger Context which was very interesting. Julia answered questions and engaged us as well. It was a great experience with a capable and charming guide. I must add her English is great.
Tour description & booking
Overview
Imperial Treasury
Museums of the New Palace &
Austrian National Library
4 hours 
1-4 
420 € 
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Explaining Austria’s artistic heritage within its unique historical and cultural context. Our expert guide, Ms Julia Abramova, explained Austria’s priceless artistic heritage within its unique, historical and cultural context.
Must! We have traveled the world to see the greatest masterpieces and have enjoyed tours by many. This tour is without a doubt one of the best we ever had. She’s passionate, knowledgeable, & intriguing in every way. This wasn’t our first visit to the museum, the second time with her was definitely more memorable. Highly recommended. Looking forward to our next tour with her in this great city of Art.
Excellent tour! It was a fantastic experience, and most outstanding part was our guide, Julia. So knowledgeable, with a witty sense of humor and also responded to what our interests are. Would highly recommend!
My guide, Julia, used the museum’s guidemap as a handy rubrik to explain an enlightening thesis to these questions. Her mini iPad was at the ready to broaden our journey with examples that cross reference an artwork with others and provide context. She personalized the talk with a few questions to start. In response, I requested Bronzino as a dessert course. Highly recommended! Also, there’s a turqoise hippo.
