Private tour in Vienna Jan K
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Like many before me, I'm an adopted Viennese — drawn to this city by its artistic brilliance and historical grandeur. As an art historian, Vienna felt like a natural calling: a place where history and creativity converge. But beyond its cultural allure, what truly captivated me was Vienna's cosmopolitan spirit and its people's quiet dedication to a balanced, high-quality life. I was born in Oslo in 1988 and raised in some of Norway's most international communities, surrounded by Norwegian, French, English, and Polish. After completing my degree in Art History, I set off to explore the world beyond Norway, chasing inspiration across continents. Over the past decade, I've worked as a professional storyteller, sharing history, art, and culture in major cities across Europe, the U.S., and Canada. Since 2017, Vienna has been my home and base of operations, where I guide and organize tours that give visitors an authentic glimpse into the region's rich history and vibrant culture. In 2025, I also founded Kepinski Studio, a family-run creative salon, studio, and gallery for art, photography, and podcasts. When I'm not sharing Vienna's stories on the streets, you'll find me painting in oils, building a community of creatives at the studio, producing travel content, or heading out of the city for a long, challenging hike through Austria's landscapes. At home, I share my life with two lively caique parrots, Napoleon and Sisi. With a worldly perspective and a passion for teaching through humor and storytelling, I craft tour experiences that bring history, art, and culture to life — leaving a lasting impression on everyone who joins me.
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The Upper Belvedere is my favorite deep dive into art history — a masterpiece in its own right, built as Prince Eugene of Savoy's summer palace and now home to one of Europe's most significant art collections, spanning the full arc of Central European art. It's where the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955, restoring the nation's sovereignty; where the gardens fall away toward sweeping views of Vienna; and, of course, where Klimt's golden masterpiece The Kiss hangs. Highlights include medieval panel paintings, Baroque masterpieces, and the full flowering of Viennese Modernism, with key works by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Oskar Kokoschka. The gallery's curation is superb, equally rewarding for newcomers and veteran art lovers. This is one of my most beloved places in the world to talk art history — and by the end of our visit, you'll know how to talk it too.
Meet your guide at the hotel. Transfer to the Upper Belvedere on foot or by public transport. 2–3 hour tour of the Upper Belvedere's grounds and collection: The history and architecture of the Belvedere Palace, its gardens, and panoramic views A guided walk through the collection's Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Romantic, Secessionist, and Modern periods Not included: Belvedere entry tickets and public transport fares.
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Public transport might be required to get to the Belvedere when departing from your hotel
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Pickup at your hotel, should it be within a reasonable distance (ca 30 min away, by foot or public transport) Alternatively, meeting point at the visitor/ ticket office next to the UPPER Belvedere
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