Experience some of the world's most famous pieces of art on a guided tour, without the crowds or lines.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Take a guided tour with an art expert
- Enter the museum before opening hours
- Experience Picasso, Hopper, Cassat and many more artists up close
- Get your money back if you're not satisfied
Full description
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, meeting your expert guide at the Institute before opening times and 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.
Includes
- Before opening hours ticket
- Expert Guide
- Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Wheelchair tours under request only
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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Date
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Meeting point
MEETING POINT 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. Please arrive 15 min before starting time Bring valid photo ID
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- 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
- 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