Art Institute of Chicago tickets and self-guided audio tour
Attractions & guided tours

Art Institute of Chicago tickets and self-guided audio tour

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$58.00
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Marvel at masterpieces by Van Gogh, Picasso, Hopper, Matisse, and other famous artists
  • Explore the best of the collection - from Chinese artifacts to world-known paintings
  • Learn the stories behind the greatest artworks from a detailed in-app audio guide
What to expect

Explore the world's most remarkable art pieces at the Art Institute of Chicago with your personal self-guided audio tour. Opened in 1879 and housed in a magnificent Beaux-Arts building, this school and museum for the fine arts hosts masterpieces by famous artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Pablo Picasso, and many others.

The tour starts on the first floor with the exploration of the art produced by different cultures — China, Japan, India, and Africa and lets you see a few pieces dating back even to the Neolithic period. You will also see the artworks of Ancient Rome and Greece, considered a cornerstone of Western civilization.

On the second floor, you will be introduced to Modern American Art and European Decorative Arts and invited to the greatest collection of Impressionist artwork in the world while being guided through must-sees paintings.

The tour ends on the third floor with a significant exhibition of Modern Art and the most renowned objects to have a look at. Don't miss the outdoor Bluhm Family Terrace to enjoy the stunning Chicago skyline while appreciating and living through your new art experience.

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What's included
  • check Entrance ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago
  • check Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app (in English)
  • check Step-by-step navigation through museum halls
  • check Offline functionality, audio narration, and written text explanations
What's not included
  • x_not_included Earphones not included — bring your own
  • x_not_included Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app
Where

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, US

Meeting point:
Please use the barcode tickets you receive from the WeGoTrip app to enter the Art Institute of Chicago.
What to remember
  • Please note: you will need to download the WeGoTrip app in order to check in and use the audio guide
  • After booking, you will receive an SMS with a direct link for downloading the app to your smartphone
  • The audio tour is only available in English and works offline. Remember to bring your headphones and a charged smartphone
  • This is a self-guided tour, you won't find a guide at the meeting point
  • Admission is free for children under 14 years old
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Provider
WeGoTrip
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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