Art Institute of Chicago Exclusive Small Group Guided Tour

2.5 hours
Max 14 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Chicago, USA

Full description

On this special access tour, you'll visit one of the oldest and biggest museums in the world and experience some of its most famous masterpieces with an art expert. Get up close and personal at the Art Institute of Chicago with iconic pieces from artists such as Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. Your knowledgeable guide will share the stories behind some of the world's most recognizable pieces, making them come alive and helping you better appreciate each brushstroke.
Stop At: Art Institute of Chicago
Description: Explore the Art Institute of Chicago on this intimate small-group art experience. Take in Georges Seurat’s masterpiece A Sunday on La Grande Jatte-1884 and get up close with several of Van Gogh’s pieces such as Self Portrait and The Drinkers. Your journey into Impressionism continues with Claude Monet’s mesmerizing works such as Stacks of Wheat, Water Lilies, and Water Lily Pond. You'll also visit galleries featuring the works of some of America's greatest artists, such as Georgia O'Keefe, Edward Hopper, and Jacob Lawrence and the unmissable iconic American Gothic by Grant Wood. Finally, enjoy the intriguing works of Spanish artists Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Learn the story behind Picasso's The Old Guitarist before seeing Dalí’s Inventions of the Monsters and the head-scratching Venus de Milo With Drawers statue.
Admission: Included
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Included / Excluded

  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

111 South Michigan Avenue, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, US

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, In front of the North Lion

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Galleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour.
  • Those requiring wheelchair access into the museum have ramp access available at the meeting point, but drop-offs are not permitted.
  • Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Chicago government guidelines for the most up to date information

Know before you go

  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • Galleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour.
  • Those requiring wheelchair access into the museum have ramp access available at the meeting point, but drop-offs are not permitted.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Chicago government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • Backpacks are not allowed in the museum. There is a bag check at the front desk where visitors can check their bags during their visit free of charge.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.

Additional information

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.