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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Live tour guide
- English
- Private or small groups available
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Heath was great. He was informative, answered our questions and kept the tour moving so we could complete the tour in a timely fashion. I appreciated the background he provided on the artists, the various pieces of art and especially on "nighthawks" and "american gothic".
Our guide Mandy was super knowledgeable about the art and stories of the artists, Chicago, and a lot of fun
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Meeting point
Meet your guide “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. For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide. Their contact details were sent to your email by the morning of your tour, simply look for Babylon Tours. (think of checking spam folder)
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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
- 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