Downtown Chicago: Semi-Private Guided Art Tour
Chicago
Discover the hidden gems of downtown Chicago on this semi-private guided art tour. Get up close to iconic public art by Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor while exploring famous architecture.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Crown Fountain - Juame Plensa’s “Crown Fountain”

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art within a few blocks of each other. After the Chicago fire created a clean slate to design a new downtown during the height of the gilded age, much attention has focused on the internationally renowned architecture that populates Chicago’s downtown. However, hiding in plain sight is spectacular public art that adds depth and character to the “City of Big Shoulders”. From metal behemoths, to massive mosaics, and murals that could be seen for miles (if the skyscrapers didn’t get in the way) some of the most famous artists from the twentieth century to today have left their blood, sweat, and tears scattered in the heart of Chicago to inspire the future and remember the past.

What's Included
  • Semi-Private Group: Maximum 8 guests
  • All fees and taxes included
  • 2.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour
  • Skip-the-Line Access
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Additional Information

What do Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor share in common? Astonishing pieces of public art nestled in renowned architecture, visible for all to see. This semi-private guided walk, limited to 8 individuals, spans for 2.5 hours - perfect for navigating through crowded pavements and to admire grandiose artworks up close.

Tour Highlights:
Edward Kemeys’ “Lions”
Juame Plensa’s “Crown Fountain”
Anish Kapoor’s “Cloud Gate” (The Bean)
Eduardo Kobra’s “Muddy Waters”
Pablo Picasso’s “Untitled”
Joan Miro’s “Chicago”
Alexander Calder’s “Flamingo”
Marc Chagall’s “Four Seasons”
Art Glass Creation by Louis Comfort Tiffany
“Abraham Lincoln” by Augustus St. Gaudens
“Clarence Buckingham Fountain” by Marcel Francois Loyau

Location
111 S Michigan Ave
South Michigan Avenue
Meeting point: Lions outside the main entrance of the Art Institute. (111 S. Michigan Ave) Left lion if facing Art Institute.
Cancellation Policy

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

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1 Adult
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