Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour

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You can select up to 12 travelers in total.

Adult (14-110) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 12

Youth (2-13) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12

Child (0-1) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12

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Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour

2 Adults x $70.30

$140.60

Approx Total

$140.60

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Skip-the-Line Semi-Private Guided Museum Tour (Group Size of 12 or Less)
All Admission Fees

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Overview

Beat the crowds with an expert art historian guide on this exclusive early morning tour. Immerse yourself among the masterpieces housed within the acclaimed museum and listen as your guide brings each piece to life by sharing the story behind it. Let your guide lead you to the most important pieces of the 300,000-strong collection, taking the hard work out of finding where to go and what to see. Explore in a small group for a special, personal experience, and interact with your guide who can give insider’s insight into the museum.

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Showing 1-5 of 188 reviews with 5 stars

Day at the art museum

Published on Feb, 2025

First, Joel was great. Very knowledgeable and very entertaining with stories that supported the art and didn’t detract. Explanations were clear and there was really no sense of rushing us through. I used to speak for a living and he’s very good at this. Thanks Joel

An awesome experience!

Published on Feb, 2025

The tour was excellent. Colleen was a terrific tour guide. Her knowledge and personality enriched my experience tenfold. It’s the best way to see the museum for sure.

Great knowledge and value

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a group of 9 that took a two hour private tour of the Art Institute. Our guide Bernie was outstanding with his knowledge, communication skills and ability to customize the tour to accommodate our interests. Would highly recommend the tour and Bernie!

Awesome tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Colleen made our experience top notch! She fielded questions from the adults and my daughter seamlessly. It was incredible to be at the museum during members only hours. We all showed up early and the museum let us get started a bit early too. What an absolute treat. We were able to stand with Colleen in front of each of the famous pieces unobstructed. What a treat!

Amazing First Time at the Art Institute of Chicago

Published on Jan, 2025

Agi was an excellent guide and contributed immensely to the private tour around the art institute of Chicago. She provided amazing knowledge and background of the art on display and was so welcoming to a first timer in this museum. Her personal touch and thoughtfully planned tour around this huge showcase of wonderful pieces has be wanting to go back many many times.