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Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Exclusive Guided Tour

5.0(364)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 364 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Babylon Tours Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Exclusive Guided Tour

About this activity

The Art Institute of Chicago attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Met, Louvre & British Museum. On this 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour, you’ll be able to skip the line and explore it’s most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide who will lead the way.

Highlights Generally Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.)

Paris Street, Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte

Sunday on La Grande Jatte - Georges Seurat

Sky Above Clouds - Georgia O'Keefe

Nighthawks - Edward Hopper

A Picture of Dorian Gray - Ivan Albright

America Windows - Marc Chagall

The Old Guitarist - Pablo Picasso

Inventions of Monsters - Salvador Dali

Four Mona Lisas - Andy Warhol

What's included

  • ✓Wheelchair Friendly
  • ✓Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
  • ✓Duration 2.5 Hours
  • ✓All Entrance Fees
  • ✓Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour

Not included

  • ✕Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • ✕Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

  • Meeting Point: “To 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.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • Notes: The museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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