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.

Customer Ratings
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B9526furachelc
Aug 7, 2025
Wonderful tour, highly recommend! - Great tour! Much better than trying to see the museum by yourself, because it gives you the stories behind the art and the artists, and tells you how it all relates to the city of Chicago, and how Chicago came to possess these great works of Impressionism and American Art. Our guide Joel, was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, he really made the art, and the artists, come alive for us! He was so friendly and accommodating and made sure everyone was comfortable. The tour is small, so everyone can hear the guide and ask questions. The tour doesn’t even use those annoying headsets. It starts before the museum opens, so you don’t have to deal with the crowds, you can hear the guide and get up close to the art. Fantastic tour, highly recommend.
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Stacie_m
Aug 7, 2025
Tour of the Art Institute - Our guides Mark and Michelle were knowledgeable and personable! We learned a lot about the art and had a wonderful time!
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Joshuaseth16
Jul 28, 2025
Best Tour Ever! - My wife and I had the pleasure of privately touring with Michelle last week, and it was an absolute delight. We have both have visited the museum a handful of times, but this was by far our best trip ever. Michelle was very knowledgeable, funny and accommodating. We learned a lot and had an absolute blast with her. 10/10
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Nofearkengear
Jul 22, 2025
An Amazing Experience at the Art Institute of Chicago - My wife and I toured the Art Institute of Chicago with Michelle. Michelle was knowledgeable, informative and engaging throughout our tour. We were able to truly experience the art by learning about the artists and their individual works. Michelle’s guidance through the Art Institute allowed us to immerse ourselves, and her genuine appreciation of the artists and artists opened our eyes in a way we could not do by ourselves. We highly recommend Chicago Museum Tours and especially Michelle.
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Y620wyjills
Jul 14, 2025
Great tour and great guide! - Great tour of the Art Institute. Our guide was Joe and he was amazing. Super knowledgeable and made the tour extra interesting with his funny anecdotes about the art and artists. We ranged in age from 18-82, group of 14. Customer service of Chicago Museum Tours was excellent too.
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Marymv6629ul
Jul 7, 2025
Fantastic tour experience - Joel was an amazing guide! Our experience was so enriched to have a guide vs. just walking through this giant museum--it's worth it!
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J4917jcjamesl
Jul 3, 2025
A world class tour guide for a world class museum! - A world class tour guide for a world class museum! The Art Institute has one of best collections of art in the world, and to have a curated experience with additional history is invaluable. We were only in Chicago for a short time so having a guide to take us right away to the important works enabled us to see more than we probable would have seen otherwise. Joel was so nice and great with our kids. I would recommend without any reservations.
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659julim
Jun 29, 2025
Outstanding Tour and Guide of the Art Institute of Chicago - We loved the small group tour of the Arti Institute of Chicago. Getting in 30 minutes early was the best way to see the greatest hits of the collections. amd allowed us to get acclimated to the Institute. Colleen was a highly engaging and fabulous guide, allowing time for questions and kept a great pace with the group. Would HIGHLY recommend this as an experience for any group wanting an insider's view of the Art Institute.
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Fritzk442
Jun 25, 2025
The guided tour is so worth it! - I've visited the Art Institute multiple times, but our guided tour with Mark made the visit significantly better than any other time! Just book it! We went in hoping to see the main pieces, which we did, but also came out with a much improved historical understanding and appreciation for the artwork and even the building itself. Mark's personality coupled with his knowledge, passion, and understanding of Art history made the experience so much better! My wife and I loved it, but even our teenage children were more engaged and got a way better experience out of it.
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Heathermp7877pv
Jul 9, 2025
Great for first-time visitors - A totally solid introduction to the AI of Chicago with a charming tour guide that's best suited to first-time visitors or those who haven't been in some time. One quibble: I hope that in the future, more women artists could figure into the overview.
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From $80
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).