Belvedere ticket prices look confusing at first because three venues are billed separately. Sort them by what you actually want to see, and only three decisions remain.
Prices at a glance
- Cheapest museum ticket
- €12Belvedere 21
- Main ticket
- €23Upper Belvedere, adults
- See everything
- €343-in-1 combo ticket
- Annual pass
- €49Gold Pass
- Audio guide
- €5own headphones required
- Garden
- €0always free
Rates per the official website belvedere.at, retrieved July 2026. The museum may change prices without notice.
Individual tickets by venue
| Venue | Adults | 65+ / students <26 | Disability card | Under 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Belvedere | €23 | €19 | €8 | free |
| Lower Belvedere | €20 | €16 | €8 | free |
| Belvedere 21 | €12 | €8 | €5 | free |
| Palace Garden | free | free | free | free |
Companions of visitors with disabilities enter free. The student rate has an age cap of 26 – a student card alone doesn’t qualify beyond that.
Two adults with two children (12 and 16) pay €46 at the Upper Belvedere – not the €70–90 people often assume. Under-19s enter free, so there’s no need for a family ticket.
Combo tickets: when they pay off
| Ticket | Price | Includes | Pays off if … |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 | €32 | Upper + Lower Belvedere | … you want to see the current exhibition. Saves €11. |
| 3-in-1 | €34 | Both palaces + Belvedere 21 | … you care about contemporary art. Saves €21. |
| Gold Pass | €49 | One year, all venues, all exhibitions | … you live in Vienna or keep coming back. |
Combo tickets are valid over a period – typically several days – so you don’t have to cram all venues into one day. verify combo validity period
Standard, skip-the-line or guided tour?
Beyond the museum rate there are reseller offers bundling admission with extras. The mark-up isn’t a scam – it pays for the guide, headsets and reserved entry time. It’s just not for everyone.
Admission only
If you’re happy exploring on your own
- Full permanent collection
- Choice of time slot
- Instant mobile ticket
- Usually free cancellation up to 24 h before
- No guide, no audio guide
Skip-the-line + guide
First Vienna trip, limited time
- Priority entry
- 2-hour guided tour
- Palace and garden explained
- Small group
- Temporary exhibitions extra
Combo package
Two attractions in one day
- Belvedere plus partner attraction
- One booking for both entries
- Cheaper than buying separately
- Often non-refundable
The amounts shown are live prices from our booking partner and change daily. The binding total appears in the booking window above.
Discounts and free admission
- Children and teens under 19 – free in all venues, year-round, no registration.
- Students under 26 – €19 instead of €23 at the Upper Belvedere. ID is checked.
- Seniors 65+ – same reduced rate.
- Disability card (45%+) – €8 at the Upper and Lower Belvedere, €5 at Belvedere 21.
- Companions – free.
- ICOM members, Friends of the Belvedere, Bundesmuseen Card – free entry, no time slot needed.
- Groups of 10 or more – reduced group rate with advance registration.
Unlike some Viennese museums, the Belvedere has no regular free weekday. One-off events – such as the Long Night of Museums in autumn – use separate tickets. check the events calendar
Gold Pass and city passes
The museum’s own Gold Pass costs €49 and is valid for a year at all venues, temporary exhibitions included. It beats single tickets from the third visit – almost always worth it for locals, rarely for tourists.
City passes like the Vienna Pass include Belvedere admission. Whether that maths works depends on your pace: you need roughly three paid sights per day to break even. The Vienna City Card usually grants a discount rather than free entry. verify current pass conditions with the provider
Buy online or at the desk?
The list price is identical online and on site – you save time, not money. Three reasons still favour booking online:
- Time slots are capped. On busy days the morning is sold out before you reach the desk.
- No ticket-desk queue. You walk straight to admission control.
- Cancellation. Many online tickets can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before the slot – the desk gives no refunds.
Counterpoint: if you value flexibility and visit on a Tuesday in February, buying on site is perfectly fine.
Hidden costs
| Item | Cost | Necessary? |
|---|---|---|
| Audio guide | €5 | Only usable with your own headphones (3.5 mm jack) |
| Cloakroom | usually free | Large backpacks must be checked |
| Temporary exhibition | included in venue ticket | Watch validity on combo tickets |
| Reseller booking fee | €0–2 | Shown in the booking window |
| Vienna transit ticket | €2.40 single check fare | Cheaper than parking |
The audio guide comes in 13 languages. Bring your own wired headphones – the museum doesn’t hand any out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a ticket to the Upper Belvedere?
€23 for adults, €19 reduced for students under 26 and visitors 65+, €8 with a disability card. Under-19s enter free. As of July 2026, per belvedere.at.
Is the Belvedere combo ticket worth it?
The 2-in-1 ticket at €32 saves €11 versus two single tickets – provided you actually visit the Lower Belvedere. If you only want the Klimt collection, a single ticket is cheaper.
Do children get free admission to the Belvedere?
Yes. All visitors under 19 enter every venue free of charge. Photo ID may be checked.
Is admission cheaper online than at the ticket desk?
No, the list price is the same. Online, however, you secure a time slot, skip the desk queue, and with many providers can cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
How much is the Gold Pass and who is it for?
The Gold Pass costs €49 and covers all venues including temporary exhibitions for a year. It pays off from the third visit.
Does the Belvedere garden charge admission?
No. The Baroque palace garden with its cascades, sphinxes and city view is free. Only the museum buildings charge entry.
Are the Vienna Pass or Vienna City Card accepted?
The Vienna Pass and the Bundesmuseen Card include admission. The Vienna City Card usually grants a discount only. Check current conditions with the respective provider.