Skip-the-Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Experience the Art Institute of Chicago like never before with a skip-the-line guided tour. Explore famous masterpieces and learn the stories behind them with an engaging guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Art Institute of Chicago - Only the highest quality guide is equipped to introduce you to one of the greatest museums on earth. the Art Institute, one of the world’s great art museums, houses a works that cover centuries of Art & History. Its is also known to have the worlds greatest collection of Impressionist artwork (Even rivaling the Musee D’Orsay in Paris). Your expert guide will help you explore the major artworks and hidden gems from this expansive collection and explain how this iconic American museum differs from its older European counterparts.
What's Included
  • Exclusive semi-private groups of no more than 8 guests
  • Enjoy a 2.5-hour immersive experience
  • All entrance fees included for a hassle-free visit
  • Benefit from skip-the-line access with a semi-private guided museum tour
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Additional Information

The Art Institute of Chicago, rivals other leading global institutions such as the Met, Louvre, and British Museum in terms of visitor draw. This 2.5-hour semi-private guided tour, limited to 8 guests, allows you to bypass the queue and discover renowned works with the assistance of a knowledgeable guide.
Featured Masterpieces Usually Include: (subject to artwork availability)

Paris Street, Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte
Sunday on La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat
Sky Above Clouds by Georgia O’Keefe
Nighthawks by Edward Hopper
A Picture of Dorian Gray by Ivan Albright
America Windows by Marc Chagall
The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso
Inventions of Monsters by Salvador Dali
Four Mona Lisas by Andy Warhol

  • Notes: The museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ or ‘No Wait’ access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Location
The Art Institute of Chicago
South Michigan Avenue
Meeting Point: “To The Lions Left”; next to the iconic lion statues (the lion on the left when facing the museum) outside the main Museum entrance on South Michigan Avenue.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Travelfortango
Aug 27, 2024
Guides Make a Difference to Museum Visits - I really appreciated Spiro's perspectives and how he was able to accommodate our group of five's requests on this AIC semi-private tour.
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Rpm60
Aug 11, 2024
worth every cent - Samantha was an amazing guide. Her expertise in art and familiarity with the Art Institute was the best introduction for first-timers to this museum. She's also conscientious of group members who had mobility limitations. I would have been wandering aimlessly in the vast collections without Samantha's lead. I very highly recommend using this tour.
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Global35132505046
Jul 20, 2024
Best tourguide ever - It was an extremely informative tour. We learned so much and Ben really was the best tour guide! Highly recommend! 10/10
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937ellyk
Jul 18, 2024
Fun ART story telling - Highly recommended, even if you've visited the Art Institute of Chicago before! I took a tour with Mandy, who was very friendly, fun, insightful, and a great storyteller. I did the tour for my friend who had never been to Chicago, but I ended up loving it and learning a lot. The art pieces I had already seen looked and felt different with all the historical stories and context Mandy shared. Super fun! :)
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David
Jul 11, 2024
Amazing tour of the Art Institute of Chicago - If you want to visit the Art Institute of Chicago and want an expert to guide you, then don’t hesitate to book this. Ben has amazing subject knowledge and explains everything in an easy to understand manner. Max group size is 8 people, so you can be assured of a personal service over the 2.5 hour tour. Ben has a real passion for the subject and this really shone through. The tour was just the right pace. Ben answered all of our questions and his knowledge was amazing. Definitely made the tour. Will absolutely recommend to our friends. Good look with the PhD Ben!!
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Jeanne_p
Jul 1, 2024
Chicago has an incredible art collection! - Our tour guide Joe shared detailed and interesting information about the art movements, the artists and how the museum acquired the different collections. He was excellent!
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Cameron_b
Jun 4, 2024
Great experience - Spiro was our tour guide and did a fantastic job bringing the tour to life and giving insightful details to the different works of art. Would highly recommend this tour. It’s the best way to see the institute.
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Doreen
May 30, 2024
Glad we join the tour - We love the guide Joe He is so passion and knowledgeable We learn a lot and he made us laugh too We love the guide Joe He is so passion and knowledgeable We learn a lot and he made us laugh too
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Lisa_e
May 24, 2024
Great tour - Joe was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable, I learned a lot and got to see some highlights of the museum!
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Smcarney
Apr 1, 2024
2 centuries of art - Excellent museum tour. Ben was very informative and took us on an excellent tour of some of the most beautiful paintings at the Art Institute.
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