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Chicago Art Institute Ticket and Audio Tour

4 Reviews 3.50 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Chicago, USA
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

- Explore the Art Institute with your ticket and an audio tour - all in one WeGoTrip app or web browser
- Marvel at masterpieces of Van Gogh, Picasso, Hopper, Matisse, and others
- Get inspired by the best of the world's arts — from Chinese artifacts to world-known paintings
- Learn the stories behind the greatest artworks and details to pay attention to
- Go through the museum like you have an invisible yet knowledgeable curator with you

What's Included

  • E-ticket via the WeGoTrip app
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone - via the WeGoTrip app
  • Earphones
  • Special exhibitions
  • In-person tour guide
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60603, United States

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The Art Institute of Chicago

Your entry ticket and self-guided audio tour are available online - through your web browser or a separate app (WeGoTrip). You’ll receive an email, SMS and WhatsApp message from WeGoTrip with instructions and a link to access your ticket and audio tour or download the app. Please download the tour in advance.NB! The first hour of every day, 10–11, is reserved for member-only viewing. General admission is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Art Institute of Chicago, opened in 1879 and housed in a magnificent Beaux-Arts building on Michigan Avenue, serves as a school and museum for the fine arts. It hosts masterpieces by famous artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Pablo Picasso, and many others. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the AIC but is provided by an independent creator. WeGoTrip is not re-selling tickets but is giving its customers assistance in ticket purchasing at no charge.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chicago Art Institute Ticket and Audio Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-5562645P50

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What's Included

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  • E-ticket via the WeGoTrip app
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone - via the WeGoTrip app
  • Earphones
  • Special exhibitions
  • In-person tour guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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