Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Tour — Private

From$108.3
2.5 hours
Max 8 people
Private tour
Chicago, USA

About this activity

Explore Seurat, Hopper, Grant Wood and Chagall with your own expert guide on a 2.5-hour private Art Institute of Chicago tour. Reserved museum entry included; up to eight adults.

Highlights

  • Marvel at Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte
  • Stand before Grant Wood’s American Gothic
  • Discover the story behind Hopper's Nighthawks
  • Gaze at Chagall’s America Windows
  • Private exclusive experience—no other travelers

Full description

Enjoy a 2.5-hour private guided visit inside the Art Institute of Chicago with an expert guide dedicated to your party. Reserved museum admission is included. Explore the Art Institute of Chicago with a guide dedicated to your party. 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.

Explore the Art Institute of Chicago with a guide dedicated to your party. 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

  • Dedicated expert guide for your group
  • Skip-the-line reserved museum admission ticket
  • Personalized private tour (max 8 adults)
  • Transportation to/from meeting point
  • Food or drinks
  • Guide gratuities

Itinerary

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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.

Duration: 2h 30m
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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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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour is wheelchair accessible
  • Maximum 8 adults per private booking

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring an ID or a photo of an ID showing your age.
  • Arrive 10 minutes early at 111 S Michigan Ave
  • No large bags or outside food/drink allowed
  • Museum parking available nearby for a fee

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

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

VIATOR
Jeffrey_P
Nov 2026
5.0

Absolutely amazing. Best guide EVER! From start to finish so much to see and learn. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Oct 2026
5.0

Sergio es un excelente guía, conoce muy bien tema y es muy amable

VIATOR
Stephanie_L
Oct 2026
5.0

Excellent guide. Knowledgeable about art history and chose prominent and interesting works to highlight in the tour.

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