Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Tour — Semi-Private (12 Guests Max)
About this activity
Explore Seurat, Hopper, Grant Wood and Chagall with an expert guide on a 2.5-hour semi-private Art Institute of Chicago tour. Reserved museum entry included; maximum 12 guests.
Highlights
- See Seurat’s famous A Sunday on La Grande Jatte
- Marvel at Grant Wood's iconic American Gothic
- Explore Hopper’s Nighthawks up close
- Admire Chagall’s stunning America Windows
- Engage with masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Picasso
Full description
Enjoy a 2.5-hour semi-private guided visit inside the Art Institute of Chicago. Reserved museum admission is included, and the group is limited to 12 guests.
Explore the Art Institute of Chicago with an expert guide and a small group of up to 12 guests. Your reserved admission takes you into galleries spanning centuries and continents. See Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Grant Wood’s American Gothic, Hopper’s Nighthawks and Chagall’s America Windows. Your guide also introduces works by Monet, Renoir, Picasso and van Gogh. The exact route and works may vary with museum conditions. The 2.5-hour tour meets at 111 S Michigan Ave. Food, drinks, hotel transport, gratuities and temporary exhibitions are excluded.
Included / Excluded
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Reserved entry ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago
- Small group experience (max 12 guests)
- Transportation to the museum
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Art Institute of Chicago
Meet your guide at the South Michigan Avenue entrance for reserved museum admission. On this 2.5-hour guided visit, discover Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Grant Wood’s American Gothic, Hopper’s Nighthawks and Chagall’s America Windows, as well as works by Monet, Renoir, Picasso and van Gogh. The order and works may vary.
Art Institute of Chicago — tour conclusion
The guided visit concludes at the museum.
Meeting point
Start Location
Art Institute of Chicago — left lion meeting point
The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Meet 10 minutes before the tour by the left lion statue when facing the main entrance.
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Know before you book
- Maximum group size is strictly 12 for semi-private experience.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Bring an ID or a photo of an ID with your age shown.
- No outside food or drink allowed inside the museum.
- Allow extra time for museum security screening.
- Paid parking lots available nearby; public transport recommended.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)