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Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Small-Group Guided Tour
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Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Small-Group Guided Tour
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- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
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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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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
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What's Included
All Entrance Fees
Duration 2.5 Hours
Semi-Private Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
Wheelchair Friendly
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)
Departure & Return
The Art Institute of Chicago , 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
This activity will end right where it started.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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- OPERATED BY Babylon Tours Chicago
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.
Learn more about cancellations.
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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
Art Institute Chicago
Bernadette_S
, Jul 2022
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
Great experience
Leonard_J
, Oct 2021
Excellent Overview
Lewis_C
, Sep 2021
Super guide Marlin
Mike_D
, Aug 2021
Sara the Magnificent
Barbara_S
, Aug 2021
Amazing museum
Kristina_M
, Jul 2021
Excellent private tour of the Art Institute.
Natalie_G
, Jul 2021
Marlin was a fantastic guide. He gives a great introductory orientation to set the tone, and he engaged the interest of my two grandson, ages thirteen and fifteen.
He took us to the most important exhibits, with wonderful information and anecdotes about the works of art that the average person would never have a chance to know. .
Marlin spent well over two and a half hours with us , and we were never bored.
There is so much to see at the Art Institute, that would have had a hard time knowing what to see on our own and would have missed important works.
This tour was worth every penny, especially as a great cultural experience for two teenagers!
Great guide
Allison_H
, Jul 2021
Great experience!
Vincent_D
, Jul 2021
Great Museum
Leann_Z
, Jul 2021
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