Architecture · ART NOUVEAU TOURS

The World’s 15 Best Art Nouveau Tours

20 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Riga has the densest street of it, Brussels invented it, Prague turned it into Cubism. These 15 tours read the ironwork, the tile and the stained glass building by building, with prices and walking distances.

Riga: Old Town Walking Tour with Art Nouveau Highlights - Town Hall Square and the first view of Old Riga
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Riga: Old Town Walking Tour with Art Nouveau Highlights

1.Riga: Old Town Walking Tour with Art Nouveau Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 332 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Meet your English- or German-speaking guide at Riga’s House of the Black Heads for a two-hour walk through Old Town. Visit Town Hall Square, St. Peter’s Church, the Three Brothers, Riga Cathedral, and Art Nouveau streets. Guides such as Tatiana, Gunta, and Inara are known for clear storytelling and personal insight.

“Tatiana was amazing. She explained all the different architectural features in different houses and mansions and buildings in Riga. Her vast knowledge of the history of these buildings was professor like.”

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Brussels 3-Hour Guided Art Nouveau Tour - Old England House and the opening design lesson
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Brussels 3-Hour Guided Art Nouveau Tour

2.Brussels 3-Hour Guided Art Nouveau Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 282 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Meet your guide under a white umbrella at Grand-Place for a three-hour walk and tram ride through Brussels Art Nouveau districts. See Hotel Tassel, Hotel Otlet, Paul Hankar homes, and the Horta Museum, while guides such as Maria explain design, social history, and details hidden in plain sight.

“A lot of interesting details. We would never have found the buildings on our own!”

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Riga: 2-Hour History of Art Nouveau Walking Tour - From the House of the Black Heads into central Riga
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Riga: 2-Hour History of Art Nouveau Walking Tour

3.Riga: 2-Hour History of Art Nouveau Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Walk from the House of the Black Heads through Riga’s Old Town to Alberta Street with a live English or German guide. Learn how Eisenstein and other Latvian, German, Russian, and Jewish architects shaped the city. Guides may include Tatiana, Gunta, Caspars, Liga, or Nelli.

“Very knowledgable guide. Easy pace. Lovely and informative. Good recommendations too for shop and cafe.”

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Brussels: Art Nouveau Pass - Entry to Three Locations - Picking your three buildings and exhibitions
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Brussels: Art Nouveau Pass – Entry to Three Locations

4.Brussels: Art Nouveau Pass – Entry to Three Locations

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 108 reviews · 9 months · from $29

Pick three Brussels museums or exhibitions over nine months with the Art Nouveau Pass. Visit Horta Museum, Hôtel van Eetvelde, Villa Empain, Maison Hannon, and more. Redeem your voucher at a tourist office first, and reserve ahead for Horta Museum and Cauchie House.

“grande fregatura!! in quanto l audioguida già parziale comprendeva tutta la parte dell armeria e locali associati ( cucina, biblioteca ecc) tutti chiusi . Pagato un biglietto di 32 euro inutilmente quando avrei potuto pagarne 18! non utilizzerò mai più questa app”

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Small Group Tour in Ålesund: Art Nouveau, Sea Views & Insider Tips - Starting beside the fisher boy statue
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Small Group Tour in Ålesund: Art Nouveau, Sea Views & Insider Tips

5.Small Group Tour in Ålesund: Art Nouveau, Sea Views & Insider Tips

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 2 hours · from $61

Walk Ålesund with local guide Lukas Klein, from the fisher boy statue and harbor to ornate Art Nouveau streets and Grimmerhaugen viewpoint. Expect history, Norwegian everyday life, photo stops, coastal infrastructure, restaurant tips, and time for questions in a small group.

“Our guide was knowledgeable and interesting He gave us a wonderful tour of Ålesund”

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Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour - Begin beneath the House of the Black Madonna
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Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour

6.Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126Top rated

Walk central Prague with a historian guide and a maximum of eight people, seeing Art Nouveau interiors, Cubist façades, Obecní Dům, the House of the Black Madonna, Lucerna, and Prague’s main station. Guides such as Vadim, Vadim, Betty, Bonita, and Matouš tailor the discussion to your interests.

“Our guide was personable, informative, and engaging. He intertwined history and development in an easy to understand manner. We enjoyed doing this tour at the beginning of our trip because the knowledge we gained enhanced our later experiences.”

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Barcelona: Art Nouveau & Gaudí Tour - Cerdà’s city plan and the corners you keep noticing
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Barcelona: Art Nouveau & Gaudí Tour

7.Barcelona: Art Nouveau & Gaudí Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3.5 hours

Walk Barcelona’s Eixample with a private German or English-speaking guide, often Johannes, known as Hannes. See Modernist façades, Gaudí landmarks, the Block of Discord, Passeig de Gracia, and the Sagrada Familia from outside, with history, anecdotes, and a subway ticket included.

“Wir haben selten einen Guide getroffen, der sooo in seinem Metier aufging, der mehr als notwendig wußte, nicht nachschauen mußte, sondern alles sofort parat hatte. Hannes konnte Verbindungen zwischen lokalen und politischen Ereignissen, Personen, Baustilen herstellen, dass der Tag nie langweilig wurde. Fazit: Nur zu empfehlen!”

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Vienna Art Nouveau Walking Tour - Starting at the Otto Wagner Pavilion at Karlsplatz
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Vienna Art Nouveau Walking Tour

8.Vienna Art Nouveau Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 33 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Spend three hours with an English-speaking historian exploring Otto Wagner’s metro stations, Secession House, apartment buildings, and the imperial station at Hietzing. Guides such as Wolfgang, Peter, and Giuseppina bring Vienna’s Jugendstil and urban planning to life. Small-group and private options are available.

“Peter was extremely knowledgeable & accessible. Our group had a lot of questions about the history of Austria and Peter answered every question. We took the tour to learn about some of the architecture in the Old City & Peter taught us what exactly we were looking at (especially hidden houses of worship, like Jewish synagogues.) It was fascinating, we really enjoyed our time with him!”

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Private Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour - K+K Hotel Central and Café Imperial reveal the era’s optimism
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Private Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour

9.Private Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours with a private historian exploring Prague’s Art Nouveau and Cubist architecture. See the House of the Black Madonna, Obecni Dum, Café Imperial, Wenceslas Square, Lucerna Arcade, and more. Guides may include Robert Wesley or Bonita, with morning and afternoon departures.

“Robert Wesley was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, making the tour both fun and educational. He met us at our Airbnb and introduced himself as Czech born but with a Nigerian father. Between stories about each fantastic building, we also learned about his colorful personal history. The 3 hour tour does involve a lot of walking and is not suitable for the mobility impaired. Wesley made the tour a memorable part of our visit to Prague.”

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Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour - Begin beneath the House of the Black Madonna
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Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour

10.Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Spend three hours tracing Prague’s Art Nouveau and Cubist styles with guides such as Robert or Vadim. Visit the House of the Black Madonna, Lucerna bar, Grand Hotel Europa, and lesser-known interiors while connecting architecture to Czech society and national identity.

“Our guide, Bonita, was so well informed and nice. We learned the most interesting things and it was delightful to learn, walk and visit so many places which you won't see wandering alone in the city. I absolutely appreciate our guide´s work and would totally recommend this tour.”

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Riga Art Nouveau walking tour - The Opera House adds a second layer
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Riga Art Nouveau walking tour

11.Riga Art Nouveau walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk beyond Riga’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide for 1 hour 45 minutes of Art Nouveau architecture, symbols, and local history. You’ll see the Freedom Monument, Opera House, and Alberta iela. Guides such as Diana and Gunta have led this compact tour.

“Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. For almost two hours we got lots of information, stories and fun facts not only about the art nouveau-district, but also about the history of Riga, monuments and different traditions in Latvia. The Art Nouveau-district is a must-see when visiting Riga and I can highly recommend this walking-tour.”

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Art Nouveau Tour in Budapest: 3-Hour Private Tour - Starting from your accommodation in Budapest
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Art Nouveau Tour in Budapest: 3-Hour Private Tour

12.Art Nouveau Tour in Budapest: 3-Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Spend three hours with a private guide such as Miklos, tracing Budapest’s Art Nouveau buildings and the late 19th-century city that shaped them. Expect Hungarian folk design, beehive symbols, architectural stories, and help with the tram and underground system.

“We had a wonderful tour and although it was a cold day the time literally flew by as it was so interesting, beautiful and informative. Miklos was a real gem - extremely knowledgeable, a natural teacher and a true gent! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Private Art Nouveau Tour Budapest

13.Private Art Nouveau Tour Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours exploring Budapest’s Art Nouveau and Hungarian Secession with a private guide such as Szőke Zsuzsanna, Michael, or Bogata. See grand interiors, Lechner and Miksa Roth designs, enjoy coffee in an ornate setting, and use hotel or port pickup for a tailored city walk.

“I am so glad that I booked this tour. Bogata was our guide and made it even more special. She really knows the city and historical architecture. The Art Nouveau buildings she showed us were spectacular examples. We stopped at a coffee shop that was unbelievable. All Art Nouveau tables and chairs that you could sit at!! Bogata is the best! Loved the tour.”

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Brussels: 3h Art Nouveau Private Tour with a Local Guide - Square Ambiorix and the grand Belle Époque view
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Brussels: 3h Art Nouveau Private Tour with a Local Guide

14.Brussels: 3h Art Nouveau Private Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Spend three hours with Eric, a passionate Art Nouveau specialist, visiting 10 to 12 Belle Époque buildings across central Brussels, Square Ambiorix, Ixelles, and Saint-Gilles. Expect exterior visits, public transport between districts, tailored commentary, and a private group in English, French, Dutch, or Spanish.

“Le guide a adapté la visite à notre situation personnelle, il a été soucieux de nous faire découvrir sa ville sous l'angle art nouveau.”

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Walking Tour of Riga's Beautiful Art Nouveau Architecture - Meeting up from Vecrīga or the Central District
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Walking Tour of Riga’s Beautiful Art Nouveau Architecture

15.Walking Tour of Riga’s Beautiful Art Nouveau Architecture

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Walk Riga’s art nouveau district on a private two-hour tour, starting from your Old Town hotel or a central meeting point. Your German-speaking guide leads you to Alberta Street and Elizabetes Street, explaining the style’s history, floral detail, and rise in Riga. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“Ava as our guide. She clearly loves Riga. Her stories are outstanding! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!”

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