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!

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

Important to know

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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Skip-the-Line private museum tour
Professional art historian guide (exclusively for you)
All entrance fees

What’s not included

Tips (optional)
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

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.