Art Institute of Chicago Exclusive Small Group Guided Tour
Full description
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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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
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.
Reviews
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent