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Skip-the-Line Art Institute of Chicago Semi-Private Tour

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Art Institute of Chicago Skip the Line Guided Tour Semi Private Max 8 People

From $132.50

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore one of the country’s great art museums—and discover many of its collection highlights—on this small-group Art Institute of Chicago tour. Meet your guide right out front, and see works from artists the likes of Picasso, Chagall, Seurat, O’Keeffe, and many more. As you go, your guide will share the stories behind the masterpieces, and will help bring the history of the museum and its collection to life.
  • This personal, small-group tour is capped at just eight attendees
  • Beat the crowds and follow your guide to the museum’s highlights
  • Explore one of Chicago’s most celebrated cultural institutions
  • Learn all about the masterpieces and their history from your guide

What's Included

  • All Entrance Fees
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Semi-Private Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
  • Skip-the-Line Semi-Private Guided Museum Tour
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Art Institute of Chicago
    111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

    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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The Art Institute of Chicago

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Ben was a great guide and...
Robert_D, Mar 2024
Ben was a great guide and we had a wonderful time. He took us to different areas of the museum and really explained the paintings well.
We appreciated Mandy’s expertise!
Shawn_H, Feb 2024
Great tour! We enjoyed Mandy’s art information as she hit the highlights of the Art Institute. We love walking through art galleries but having a knowledgeable guide really makes more of our limited time.
Loved the Impressionists...
Allison_T, Sep 2023
Loved the Impressionists and the Miniature Rooms collections. Also enjoyed the Andy Warhol gallery and seeing Jackson Pollack’s work.
Outstanding museum tour
Richard_H, Sep 2023
Excellent overview of Museum highlights. Guide took us to the impressionists and the iconic paintings in the museum. He gave us a lot of background and history which was very interesting.
Samantha's knowledge,...
Robert_H, Aug 2023
Samantha's knowledge, personality, professionalism and enthusiasm while touring is priceles. She provided education and entertainment while giving undivided attention. Overall an outstanding experience.
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ginatawil, Aug 2023
Tour guide was excellent. Amanda. Showed us wide range of photos. Knowledgeable. I do not want to write more. Do not force me
Excellent Experience!
Dominique_T, Jul 2023
I purchased this tour for my mom and daughter. They absolutely loved it! Their tour guide was amazing! Thank you for providing a great experience for first time art museum visitors!!
Our tour guide Sarah was...
Terri_O, May 2023
Our tour guide Sarah was excellent. Would highly recommend her. She customized the experience to our private group of friends.
Amazing
Margaret_F, Dec 2022
Berni was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and provided super interesting anecdotes. Berny also took us to exhibits/art that we’ve never seen before and also in areas that were less crowded. We LOVED Berny and would highly recommend him to anyone.
Great Introduction to the Art Institute
William_C, Aug 2022
This was our first visit to Chicago. Our tour guide, Joe, really made the experience memorable. We saw a good sample of works and Joe gave us great analysis as well as context for the various pieces. Joe was so good, I wish I were one of his students!
Fantastic tour!!!
apsychdoc68, Aug 2022
Joe was an amazing tour guide!!!! We really learned a lot and I think this is the only way to see the museum!! Even if you have been there a few times - like we have been. Our only complaint was that we arrived with 10 minutes to spare to the meeting spot and the tour had already (started early) so we missed the beginning of the tour. We waited outside thinking our tour guide didn't show up. We had to make some phone calls to figure out that even though we were there 10 minutes early the tour had already started. Finally the tour guide came out to find us. That was pretty annoying.
Great tour made even greater by our knowledgeable guide!!!
Tania_G, Jul 2022
Our tour guide, Amanda, is incredibly knowledgeable about world history and art history. She provided the context during which the art that we viewed was created. The details that she gave us produced a better understanding of what we were viewing. We had limited time to experience the museum. She guided us through every period and style of art which we never would have been able to do ourselves. Additionally she gave us time to walk around and enjoy other works of art that she had not discussed. I highly recommend this tour which could have been frustrating on our own but ended up to be one of the most informative and enjoyable tours that we took in Chicago!!!! Thanks to Amanda!
Focused and fun
Chris_A, Jul 2022
The stories our guide Mandy told about all the artists - she was very good and knowledgeable. Made getting through the museum very easy.
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Bernadette_S, Jul 2022
Not a great experience/ guide had no depth of knowledge. Too many personal opinions. She needed to polish up.
Fascinating and fast-paced
Cory_S, Jul 2022
Loved having a live guide and the small group format. All of the historical context was very interesting as well. The pace was a little fast, though, without enough time to look at anything except what the guide chose to show us. If I were to do it again, I would opt for a single theme or time period (I.e. architecture, Impressionism, classical, furniture, etc). There is just so much to see!
Our guide, Mandi was...
Mary_T, Dec 2021
Our guide, Mandi was extremely knowledgeable! She kept us all interested and showed a variety of art
Great experience
Leonard_J, Oct 2021
Marlin was our guide and was very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and the experience. This is a great way to see the museum.
Excellent Overview
Lewis_C, Sep 2021
The tour was a great over view of the collection. I have been several times but this took me to parts of the Art Institute that I hadn't visited before.
Super guide Marlin
Mike_D, Aug 2021
Marlin made sure we had a wonderful experience. He was super attentive and worked hard to weave stories into his tour which made a more memorable experience. It was a very enjoyable day!
Sara the Magnificent
Barbara_S, Aug 2021
Sarah was absolutely fantastic. Not only was she a bibliotheca of information but her passion and communication was absolutely superb. Hope to have the opportunity to see her again. Thank you Viator for finding her!!!

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