Private tour in Vienna Robert E

Express tour of the Vienna Dorotheum auction house

Tour #845040
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up to 10 people

2 hours

walking

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Overview of your Vienna tour:

Founded in 1707 by a Habsburg emperor to help aristocrats overcome financial distress, the Dorotheum is today - more than 300 years later - one of the world's leading auction houses. Having worked myself at the Dorotheum for 12 years, I am delighted to share my "insider knowledge" of the house with you on this tour. - How does an auction work? Who sets the price and how can you place a bid? - Why were the wines and cognacs of the Austrian Emperors auctioned at the Dorotheum? - What does provenance mean and why is it so important to pay close attention to it? - Why is a stuffed teddy bear worth EUR 18, 000 and what other top prices were achieved at the Dorotheum? I will share this and much more with you when you join me on this journey through the exciting world of art auctions. Enjoy an entertaining and informative tour with true Viennese art history.

Your Vienna tour itinerary

- Welcome and introduction to the history of the house (ca 30 Minutes) - Tour of the house, during which we will visit the jeweller's and auction sections (ca 45 Minutes) - Explanations of the objects on display (ca 45 Minutes) After the tour, you can visit the stylish Cafe Dorotheum, where you can enjoy refreshments and typical Viennese pastries. Please note, any purchases in the cafe are not included in the tour price. ATTENDING A LIVE AUCTION Depending on the tour-date and the Dorotheum auction calendar, we might get the opportunity to attend a live-auction on certain dates. Please note that this is a non-binding additional offer and not a guaranteed part of the Dorotheum tour. A possible visit to a live auction will eventually take place after the regular house tour. I will stay with you for about 30 minutes during the auction to give a few explanations and information. After that you can stay at the auction on your own as long as you enjoy it.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

none, meeting point is on site In the building we walk or take the lift :-)

What's included
  • Other: TOUR GUIDE SYSTEM I would like to offer you the possibility to do the tour with a tour guide system. This means that you will receive headphones through which you can listen to my words. This allows us to keep a good distance and you can understand me well, even if it should be a bit louder all around. I would like to offer you this service at no extra cost. Please let me know up to one day before our appointment if you would like me to bring the equipment.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Dorotheum Dorotheergasse 17 Vienna, 1st district

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Art And Culture

History

Shopping

Languages
Fluent

German

Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

wheelchair Accessible

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Duration:

2 hours

Transportation:

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Duration:

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