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Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Tour

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Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Tour

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Group Size

Max 8

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Tour Duration

2.5 Hours

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Highlights of the tour

Highlights Generally Include: 

• European Modernist Masterpieces, Explore an outstanding collection of works by Monet, Renoir, Chagall, Picasso, and van Gogh, showcasing the revolutionary styles that shaped modern art. 

• Georges Seurat – A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Step into Seurat's world of Pointillism with this iconic masterpiece, where tiny dots of color blend to create a vibrant scene of Parisian leisure along the Seine. 

• Grant Wood – American Gothic, One of America's most famous paintings, this portrait of a stern farmer and his daughter captures the resilience of rural America during the Great Depression. 

• Edward Hopper – Nighthawks, Step into Hopper's cinematic vision of urban solitude in this masterpiece, where an all-night diner glows under artificial light, capturing the loneliness and mystery of city life. 

• Marc Chagall – America Windows, Marvel at Chagall's luminous stained-glass windows, a breathtaking tribute to the arts in America, filled with dreamlike imagery and dazzling blues.


Discover one of the world's greatest art collections on a private tour of the Art Institute of Chicago. 

Home to over 300,000 works spanning centuries and continents, this museum is a treasure trove of artistic innovation, from the European masters to American icons. Led by an expert guide, this 2.5-hour private tour will take you straight to its most celebrated masterpieces. Stand before Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, where thousands of carefully placed dots bring a Parisian park to life. Admire the museum's collection of European modernist masterpieces, featuring works by Monet, Renoir, Chagall, Picasso, and van Gogh. Encounter American Gothic, Grant Wood's iconic depiction of rural life, and step into the world of Nighthawks, Edward Hopper's haunting vision of an all-night diner. Marvel at Chagall's America Windows, where rich blues and intricate stained glass pay tribute to the arts in the United States.nnBy the end of this tour, you'll have journeyed through history, discovering how these groundbreaking artists captured the human experience in ways that continue to inspire today. Whether you're an art aficionado or a first-time visitor, this tour offers an unforgettable deep dive into one of America's most prestigious museums.


Itinerary

  • A 2.5 hour tour of The Art Institute of Chicago with one of our expert guides
  • 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

• PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)

• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

• DURATION 2.5 HOURS

• ALL ENTRANCE FEES (with Reserved Entry Included!)


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FAQ's

Yes, you are welcome to stay in the museum until it closes.

No, as the museum is large, locating the guide inside is challenging. The guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and accompany the group inside. However, you are welcome to stay in the museum after the tour ends!

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380 . Our refund policy does not cover transportation issues within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380. Our refund policy does not cover medical issues that arise within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

Please inform your guide as soon as possible. As this is a semi-private tour, it must start on time. If your tour is ticketed, the guide will reply to your message with the tickets so you can enter the museum or monument on your own and try to join the guide inside if possible. Please note that once the tour begins, the guide will not be able to regularly check their phone.

Yes! You can reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. For rescheduling within 24 hours, a fee applies to cover guide payments, unused tickets, and company costs (no profit is made on this fee). If you booked through a booking platform like Viator or GetYourGuide, you must reschedule directly with them.

Yes! All tickets for the permanent collection are included and organized by Babylon Tours.

No, Viator is a booking platform and Online Travel Agent. They sell our tours, but we are Babylon Tours, a Tour Operator currently offering tours in 12 major cities worldwide!

Your guide will reach out to you the morning of the tour by text and email. Please ensure you have provided your correct telephone number (including country code) and email beforehand. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don't see the email in your inbox.

Your guide will be wearing a Babylon badge on a Babylon lanyard. They will also reach out to you on the morning of the tour to confirm the meeting point.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Your guide will have your tickets. As long as you bring proof of ID, the guide's name and number, and arrive at the meeting point on time, the guide will assist you with entry.