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We’ve just returned from another wonderful visit to Vienna, Austria, where we enjoyed some of our favorite museums, relaxed with Viennese cafe culture and explored the incredible boutiques that showcase fine Austrian craftsmanship.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private Lisbon tours featuring the top cultural highlights, including palaces, gardens and museums. A hidden gem is the Medeiros e Almeida Museum, an opulent house-museum known for its extensive decorative arts collection and incredible interiors.
Schonbrunn Palace, the opulent former summer residence of the powerful Habsburg rulers from the late 17th to the early 20th century, is one of the design highlights of Vienna, Austria. Exquisite interiors—including the Bergl Rooms—and vast landscaped gardens are an enduring testament to the imperial family’s grandeur, elegance and artistic patronage.
The history of Portuguese craftsmanship comes to life at the Ricardo do Espirito Santo Silva Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the Museum of Portuguese Decorative Arts and private appointments to visit artisan workshops at the foundation.
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is home to the National Palace Museum, the world’s largest and finest repository of artworks from imperial China and a top highlight of any private tour.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the Royal Delft Factory in Holland (The Netherlands), a great way to experience the history of Dutch decorative arts.
Cairo, Egypt, is one of our favorite destinations for insider shopping and decorative arts tours in the Middle East.
The glittering Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok is considered the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand and is a must-see for the stunning architecture, craftsmanship, and layers of historical and spiritual significance. Artisans of Leisure arranges expert-led private tours of the complex, which […]