3 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
The Art Institute of Chicago houses one of the finest American and Impressionist painting collections in the world, but it can be overwhelming to explore on your own. Remove the guesswork and maximize your time inside the museum on a private tour that covers major highlights by Picasso, Chagall, Warhol, Hopper, and others. Plus, there's no waiting to get inside, as the tour includes a skip-the-line ticket.
Operated by
Babylon Tours Chicago
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Art institute tour
Lesley_d, Mar 2026
Arnold was fantastic!!! His knowledge was truly evident and remarkable! He kept it informative and fun at the same time. A must to book when in Chicago:)
Great tour! Great guide!
catherinewJ7266GC, Mar 2026
Spiro was a superb guide who gave us a superior tour (and we've done lots)! It was a highlight of our trip. Thanks Spiro.
Art Tour Extraordinaire
Rebecca_M, Mar 2026
This was a tour about which songs will be song! Our guide, Spiro, was AMAZING! He was knowledgeable, patient, kind, and engaging…he even extended the tour slightly to make sure we all got to see what we wanted to see within the museum (for me, that was St. George Slaying the Dragon, which was not part of the tour). I love tours, and I have taken them all over the world, and this one ranks amongst the best!
Great Tour By Arnold D
Shalon_J, Mar 2026
I purchased a private guide tour via Viator, and because of that, we arrived before public opening, so the museum was almost empty. The guide, Arnold D., and the artwork displayed were excellent. I would highly recommend checking out this place. You can easily spend all day here, and there’s a cafe if you get hungry. I would absolutely return, as I believe they rotate the artwork. There’s so much history, and it’s amazing to be able to view so many different artists from different time periods from all around the world. Arnold was fantastic, he was very knowledgable. He explained everything very thoroughly. I would highly recommend booking this tour.
Itinerary
The Art Institute of Chicago
Only the highest quality guide is equipped to introduce you to one of the greatest museums on earth. the Art Institute, one of the world’s great art museums, houses a works that cover centuries of Art & History. Its is also known to have the worlds greatest collection of Impressionist artwork (Even rivaling the Musee D'Orsay in Paris). Your expert guide will help you explore the major artworks and hidden gems from this expansive collection and explain how this iconic American museum differs from its older European counterparts.
3 hoursAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- All Entrance Fees
- Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour
Exclusions
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
- 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 8 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.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.