Chicago: Art Institute Ticket & Audio Tour
About this activity
- Audio tour and entrance ticket
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1 mile
- Duration
- 2h 30min - 4h
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
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Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
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- •Explore the highlights of the Art Institute of Chicago with a self-guided audio tour
- •Marvel at masterpieces of Van Gogh, Picasso, Hopper, Matisse, and others
- •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
- •Get inspired by the best of the world's arts — from Hinduism artifacts to world-known paintings
Explore the masterpieces of the Art Institute of Chicago with a self-guided audio tour.
Housed in a magnificent Beaux-Arts building on Michigan Avenue, the museum features works by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, and many other celebrated artists.
Begin on the 1st floor with the art of Asia, discovering Buddhist and Hindu sculptures and traditions spanning thousands of years. Continue to the art of Ancient Greece, Rome, and the Mediterranean before moving into European painting.
On the 2nd floor, admire iconic Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by Monet, Renoir, Seurat, Van Gogh, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Discover how these artists transformed the way light, colour, and everyday life were represented.
Continue to the Modern Wing for works by O’Keeffe, Warhol, Matisse, Kandinsky, Picasso, and Dalí. Finally, explore American Modernism with Edward Hopper and Grant Wood, then enjoy panoramic views of Chicago from the Bluhm Family Terrace.
The tour takes approximately 2–3 hours and includes maps and text hints to help you navigate the museum.
Note: General admission is 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; 10–11 a.m. is reserved for members.
This tour is created by an independent creator and is not affiliated with the Art Institute of Chicago. WeGoTrip does not resell museum tickets but assists customers with ticket purchasing at no additional charge.
What's included
- Entrance ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Step-by-step navigation through museum halls
- Offline functionality, audio narration, and written text explanations
- Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago
- Bypass the general admission lines at the entrance
- Access to all galleries and non-ticketed exhibitions
- Free Daily Tours in English and Spanish
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- Special exhibitions
- •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 tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
- •The following items are not allowed: Bags over 13x17x4"/33x43x10cm, backpacks, shopping bags, flowers, balloons, outside food & drinks, backpack baby carriers.
- •Children under 14 years get in for free, no ticket needed.
- •Not allowed: Tripods, flash attachments, video cameras, selfie sticks, long umbrellas, wrapped packages, art materials other than a pencil
- •Download the free audio tour app here (https://www.artic.edu/visit/explore-on-your-own/mobile-app-audio-tours)
- •Pictures for personal use only. Signs indicate the few works not allowed to be photographed
- •The museum offers free guided tours at 12:00 or 14:00 (depending on the day). More information here (https://www.artic.edu/events?type=5)
- •Go to the Michigan Avenue entrance at 111 S. Michigan and proceed directly to the security desk to present your smartphone ticket for entry.
Places you will visit
Art Institute of Chicago
South Michigan Avenue, 111
Attractions on the route
Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Entry ticket + Audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 2h 30min - 4h.
How do I get my ticket?
Your entry ticket is delivered in the app right after purchase — no paper printout needed.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.