Experience a guided tour around some of the world’s greatest and most iconic art pieces at the Art Institute of Chicago. Avoid the crowds and lines and meet your expert guide at the Institute 30 minutes before opening time. Explore the expansive collection, learning more about both contemporary and classic pieces.
Although the museum usually hosts 1.79 million people per year, you will be able to stroll among the pieces at leisure, getting up close and personal with works by famous and infamous artists like Edward Hopper, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Andy Warhol.
The Art Institute of Chicago is home to the greatest collection of Impressionist artwork in the world. Your guide will provide expert information on the collection and the museum’s history and hidden gems.
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Chicago: Art Institute Skip-the-Line Tour with Guide
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Enter the museum 30 minutes before public opening hours
Experience Picasso, Hopper, Cassat and many more artists up close
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Experience some of the world's most famous pieces of art on a guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago. Explore great art, before the doors even open to the general public.
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Expert Guide
Priority access 30 minutes before the general public
Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
Food and drinks
Hotel pick up and drop off
Tips
Wheelchair tours under request only
Eligibility
adult: 18–99 years old
child: 1–9 years old
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 10:30 AM, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 10:30 AM 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
This tour has a maximum of 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
The semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
No large bags or suitcases are allowed
A moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
Please provide full names, mobile phone number, and email you can be reached on during your trip
Items recommended to bring:
Passport or ID card
Not allowed items:
Luggage or large bags
Not suitable for:
People with mobility impairments
Good to know:
A moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
No large bags or suitcases are allowed
Please provide full names, mobile phone number, and email you can be reached on during your trip
The semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
This tour has a maximum of 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
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