Art Tour of Berlin, Prague & Vienna

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Berlin, Potsdam, Dresden, Prague, Vienna

This private art tour focuses on Berlin, Prague and Vienna, cities that should be at the top of the list for anyone who loves a wide range of great art and architecture, from ancient to Baroque, modern and cutting-edge.
 
Begin in dynamic Berlin. During flexible private touring with your expert art and culture guide, visit important sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial and Jewish Museum, as well as the incomparable cultural institutions on Museum Island (e.g. the Pergamon Museum, Altes Museum and Neues Museum) and in the Kulturforum (e.g. Gemäldegalerie, Museum of Decorative Arts, Neue Nationalgalerie and Philharmonie). Visit markets and food halls, perhaps stop by the best art galleries in Mitte and Kreuzberg, and discover why Berlin has become a favorite destination for contemporary artists and art collectors.
 
One day, take a private excursion to nearby Potsdam, a UNESCO World Heritage-inscribed town, to see Schloss Sanssouci and other palaces, the Dutch Quarter and Old Town, well-preserved 18th- and 19th-century buildings, and the Einstein Tower, a masterpiece of Expressionist architecture. Also visit the Max Liebermann Museum and see villas designed by famous architects in nearby Grunewald.
 
Next, transfer by private car to Prague, stopping en route to tour the most interesting cultural attractions in Dresden, such as the Frauenkirche, Green Vaults, Zwinger and Albertinum.
 
During private touring in the fairytale city of Prague, visit cultural highlights such as Prague Castle, the Old Town, the New Town and the Jewish Quarter. Also, visit the Mucha Museum, and see distinctive architecture by Adolf Loos, Frank Gehry and others. Enjoy exclusive experiences such as private access to the stunning Baroque interiors of the Strahov Library. Also, browse the best shops for high-quality, locally made crafts such as Bohemian glass.
 
Next, transfer by private car to sophisticated Vienna. During private touring with your expert local guide, see the remarkable wealth of spectacular art, architecture and history in this former imperial capital. Visit the exciting MuseumsQuartier, and see treasures inside legendary museums such as the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Natural History Museum and Museum for Applied Arts (MAK). Tour architectural landmarks in Gothic, Baroque, Secessionist and modern styles, and see interesting buildings designed by Otto Wagner, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Hans Hollein and others. Visit the most evocative Viennese coffee houses and relax in traditional heurigen (wine taverns). Browse food markets and upscale shops selling exquisite linens, antiques, crystal and chocolate. One evening, enjoy tickets to a performance at the Vienna State Opera.
 
This tour can be fully customized to suit your interests and schedule. Artisans of Leisure is happy to make reservations at leading restaurants, arrange transfers to and from meals, and reserve tickets for additional cultural performances. This tour can be easily combined with other destinations in Central Europe, including Salzburg, Budapest and Krakow.