Art Institute of Chicago In-App Audio Tour (Without a Ticket)
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1 mile
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 2h 30min - 4h
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen online in your browser or download the tour and tickets in the WeGoTrip app for offline access.
Listen to sample
Hosted by Alexandra
- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Explore one of the world's most comprehensive art collections with this in-app audio tour
- •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
- •Marvel at masterpieces of Van Gogh, Picasso, Hopper, Matisse, and other iconic artists
Explore the world's most remarkable art pieces at the Art Institute of Chicago with your personal self-guided audio tour.
NOTE! This tour DOES NOT include a ticket! Buy it at www.artic.edu
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.
The tour will start on the 1st floor by exploring the art of different cultures — China, Japan, India, and Africa. Here, you will discover a few pieces dating back to the Neolithic period. You will also see the artworks of Ancient Rome and Greece, the cornerstone of Western civilization. Stop by and admire the statue of the Aphrodite of Knidos, the first monumental female nude in classical sculpture.
On the 2nd 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-see paintings.
The tour ends on the 3rd floor with a significant exhibition of Modern Art and the most renowned objects to explore. Don't miss the outdoor Bluhm Family Terrace to enjoy the stunning Chicago skyline while appreciating and living through your new art experience.
This tour is not affiliated with the AIC but is provided by an independent creator.
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Step-by-step navigation through museum halls
- Offline functionality, audio narration, historical photos, and written text explanations
- Entrance ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago is NOT included! Buy it at www.artic.edu
- Earphones not included — you should bring your own
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •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
- •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
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided 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.
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.