KILLED - Art Institute of Chicago Exclusive Small Group Guided Tour

Highlights

  • Take an exclusive tour of the Art Institute of Chicago

  • Immerse yourself among contemporary masterpieces

  • Listen as your guide shares stories that bring art to life

  • See the most iconic pieces of the 300,000-strong collection

  • View famous works by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, and more

  • Explore in a small group of just 14 guests

Summary

Visit the Chicago Art Institute with an expert art historian and gain deeper insight into famous works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and more. 

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
14
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
$64.00
Child: (2-14 years)
$59.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
$0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

111 South Michigan Avenue, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60603, US

Dropoff location

111 South Michigan Avenue, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60603, US

Why take this tour?

On this special access tour, you'll visit one of the oldest and biggest museums in the world and experience some of its most famous masterpieces with an art expert. Get up close and personal at the Art Institute of Chicago with iconic pieces from artists such as Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. Your knowledgeable guide will share the stories behind some of the world's most recognizable pieces, making them come alive and helping you better appreciate each brushstroke.

Getting to see famous artworks by true contemporary masters is a rare experience, but you might not know the story behind what you’re seeing! On this exclusive, small group tour of the Art Institute of Chicago, your guide will show you the most famous pieces in a collection of 300,000, and bring the art to life with stories that are sure to surprise.
 
Meet your expert guide by the Lions on Michigan Avenue, then slip into the doors of the Art Institute  for an exclusive guided tour. First, visit the gallery and take in Georges Seurat’s can’t-miss masterpiece A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. Then, wander over to enjoy time with three of Van Gogh’s pieces: The Bedroom, Self Portrait, and The Drinkers. 
  
Next, continue your journey into Impressionism with a mesmerizing selection of works by Claude Monet, such as Stacks of Wheat, Water Lilies, and Water Lily Pond. Watch these iconic pieces come to life as your guide shares the stories behind them. 
  
But your artistic journey doesn't end with the European masters. You'll also visit galleries featuring works by American artists such as Georgia O'Keefe, Edward Hopper, and Jacob Lawrence, and see the iconic American Gothic by Grant Wood! 
 
Finally, enjoy the intriguing works of Spanish artists Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Learn the story behind Picasso's The Old Guitarist before seeing Dalí’s Inventions of the Monsters and the head-scratching Venus de Milo With Drawers statue. 

What’s included?

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago

  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Galleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour.

  • Those requiring wheelchair access into the museum have ramp access available at the meeting point, but drop-offs are not permitted.

  • Walks comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to Chicago government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Before you go

  • This tour is in English.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • Galleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour.

  • Those requiring wheelchair access into the museum have ramp access available at the meeting point, but drop-offs are not permitted.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • Walks comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to Chicago government guidelines for the most up to date information.

  • Backpacks are not allowed in the museum. There is a bag check at the front desk where visitors can check their bags during their visit free of charge.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.