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Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Tour
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From $108.30 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The Art Institute of Chicago attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Met, Louvre & British Museum. On this 2 to 2.5 hour private guided museum tour, you’ll be able to skip the line and explore its most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide who will lead the way. Instead of wandering aimlessly, join a private guide on this 2.5-hour semi-private tour that will open your eyes to the history and works of art housed within the museum’s walls. The best part is that you can skip any lines! The duplicate start times represent the number of private groups available on the day. Please select any time slot to book.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Join a 2.5hour private tour to The Art Institute of Chicago
- Skip the line and explore its most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide
- Discover the history and works of art housed within the museum’s walls
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Itinerary A 2.5 hour tour of The Art Institute of Chicago with one of our expert guides. Highlights Highlights Generally Include: European Modernist Masterpieces Explore an outstanding collection of works by Monet, Renoir, Chagall, Picasso, and van Gogh, showcasing the revolutionary styles that shaped modern art. Georges Seurat – A Sunday on La Grande Jatte Step into Seurat’s world of Pointillism with this iconic masterpiece, where tiny dots of color blend to create a vibrant scene of Parisian leisure along the Seine. Grant Wood – American Gothic One of America’s most famous paintings, this portrait of a stern farmer and his daughter captures the resilience of rural America during the Great Depression. Edward Hopper – Nighthawks Step into Hopper’s cinematic vision of urban solitude in this masterpiece, where an all-night diner glows under artificial light, capturing the loneliness and mystery of city life. Marc Chagall – America Windows Marvel at Chagall’s luminous stained-glass windows, a breathtaking tribute to the arts in America, filled with dreamlike imagery and dazzling blues.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Chicago
Sightseeing at Art Institute of Chicago.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour Professional tour guide exclusively for you All entrance fees
Not Included
Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off Gratuities
What to Bring
Comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Restrictions
Bring photo ID or at least a copy or image of Passport ID. Children under a 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Ensure that knees and shoulders remain covered throughout the visit.
Meeting & Pickup
Meet at “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. The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please provide a good contact phone number to reach the guests on the day of the tour. This is strictly used by the guide to communicate meeting point details and make the tour as seamless as possible. We require the ages of all passengers upon booking. Please provide this information.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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