Welcome to the Art Institute of Chicago! A gorgeous American cultural hub packed with artistic masterpieces from all over the world, which attracts countless visitors every year.
On this private guided museum tour, you’ll be able to skip the line, head in the museum before the general public and explore the Institute's best and famous masterpieces with the help of an engaging expert guide who will lead the way. You'll have everything to yourself, where you can fully enjoy your trip in your own special way. Instead of wandering aimlessly, you'll get to enjoy and make the most of your time admiring the very best works of art housed within the museum’s walls, in an educated and intimate way. The best part is that you can skip any line!
Museums & art galleries
The Art Institute of Chicago: private skip-the-line tour
from
$144.99
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
- Enjoy an intimate experience at Chicago's famous and intriguing Art Institute
- Explore all the major works of art, making the best of your time in the museum
- Avoid all the chaos and stress with this skip-the-line tour
- Gain insight knowledge with your local expert guide
What to expect
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What's included
Skip-the-Line private museum tour
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Professional art historian guide (exclusively for you)
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All entrance fees
Skip-the-Line private museum tour
What's not included
Tips (optional)
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Food and drinks
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tips (optional)
Where
The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Meeting point:
Please meet at 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. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.
What to remember
Accessibility:
- This tour is wheelchair accessible
Not allowed:
- No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin backpacks are allowed through security
Know in advance:
- This tour has a maximum of 8 guests and a minimum of 2
- Children under a 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- The Art Institute of Chicago may experience occasional closures without prior notice from museum management. In the event of an unannounced closure or delayed opening exceeding one hour past the scheduled tour time, the local operator will offer guests an appropriate alternative. Refunds or discounts are not available in these cases
- Please note that appropriate attire is required for entry into certain sites on this tour
- Due to heightened security measures, lines may occasionally form even for tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access
- Certain museum rooms require visitors to remain quiet or limit speech. In these cases, your guide will provide necessary information before entering
- Museum collections are subject to change throughout the year
Remember to bring:
- Photo ID or at least a copy or image of Passport ID.
- Weather-appropriate, comfy clothing and shoes
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Provider
BABYLON TOUR INC
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
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