The Art Institute of Chicago: Private 2-Hour Tour

Explore The Art Institute of Chicago with expert guides. Discover centuries of art, from classical to contemporary, on a private 2-hour tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Art Institute of Chicago - Embark on a captivating 2 hour journey through the heart of creativity with a private tour of the Art Institute. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking inspiration, our tour of the Art Institute promises an unforgettable experience. Unleash your imagination and let our highly trained…
What's Included
  • Early Admission on Morning Tours
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour
  • All Entrance Fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from Museum
Additional Information

Let our expert local guides share their passion with you for The Art Institute of Chicago on this private 2 hour tour. As you traverse the hallowed halls, you’ll discover an extraordinary collection spanning centuries and cultures, from classical masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary works. Our expert guides will illuminate the stories behind each…

Location
111 Michigan Ave
Michigan Avenue
All tour start beside the North Lion outside the main entrance to the museum on South Michigan Ave. The North Lion is the one on the left as you face the Art Institute.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Joanna
May 26, 2025
Unforgettable - BEST tour, fantastic guide Marlin , got all the back stories of the museum and the artists and more links to self educate. Excellent
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J972orkristam
May 24, 2025
Must do tour - The museum was amazing! Sarah the tour guide was fabulous. She had great knowledge of the exhibits, fun facts and was personable and made it a special experience. She also had great tips on local eatery and shopping!
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Rosanner220
May 20, 2025
Top notch museum tour - The art institute of Chicago tour was above and beyond our expectations. Seeing works by the greats- Monet,Manet,Van Gough,Dali, Warhol, Picasso up close was a thrill of a lifetime. Our guide, Scout was so very knowledgeable and passionate about the institute’s collection and about the artists themselves. We came away much more educated than we ever could have been on our own.
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Karen
May 17, 2025
Great job Art Museum. - Sarah was very knowledgeable about the art and paintings. She did a great job. We would have gotten lost in the museum. She did a wonderful job.
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Jana262
May 10, 2025
Go with Joe! - Our tour guide, Joe, was the highlight of our trip to the Art Institute of Chicago. He called us several hours before our tour started to confirm our meeting place. He brought the museum to life for us by hitting the highlights and allowing us to choose a picture of interest for him to interpret for us. It doesn’t get any better than having a professor as your guide to the museum he was funny, humble, and extremely knowledgeable. I wouldn’t have wanted to go to the art Institute without him. You can’t go wrong he’ll make your trip!
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Traveler34250957026
May 4, 2025
Well worth your time! - Marlin was an excellent tour guide! He was knowledgeable and extremely kind! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and highly recommend!
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Jodicj7307nx
Apr 27, 2025
Excellent tour of the museum (before it gets too busy!) - Colleen provided just the right amount of information and made sure that we saw all of the highlights in the museum. We never would have seen so much had we been on our own. And now we know what to go back and focus on next time!
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191dt
Apr 26, 2025
Wonderful, lovely experience - We’re life long residents of Chicago, have walked thru the Art Institute many times but never with a guide so we booked with Chicago Museum Tours. Colleen is amazing. Texted the night before with clear meet up instructions for the next morning. Gracious and knowledgeable. Friendly and inclusive. What a lovely experience. Thank you for a wonderful day.
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Cian
Apr 21, 2025
Great tour experince - I was given a tour of the insitute by Mr.Curiff who was an impressive guide, i would recommend requesting him in the future and hope he continues to teach others
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Emily_f
Mar 7, 2025
Truly special experience - We had the absolute pleasure of touring the Art Institute of Chicago with Joe as our guide, and I honestly can't say enough about how incredible the experience was. His depth of knowledge was impressive, but what truly set him apart was his passion. It was absolutely infectious. Joe didn’t just provide facts—he brought the art to life. The context, the behind-the-scenes insights, the way he connected history, technique, and emotion—it transformed the way we experienced the museum. I could have spent a hundred hours wandering the galleries and never reached the level of appreciation that just two hours with Joe gave us. It’s a rare treat to experience art alongside someone so deeply invested in its nuances, and it made all the difference. My wife and I had an unforgettable time, and we are so grateful for the experience. Thank you, Joe, for sharing your passion and expertise—you made our visit truly special!
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).