Our guide Amanda was first-class. She could be an art historian! Knowledgeable about not just art and artists but also about time periods, society, and customs in the times in which they lived. Mandy made the tour very, very interesting and chose our goals well. It’s a wonderful museum, and there are so many options! Our guide has an obvious love for the museum which is contagious.

We enjoyed a wonderful tour with Mandy. She was a fantastic guide. She was very personable, accommodating, up-beat and knowledgeable. She was very informative and knew so much detail about the paintings she had chosen to discuss - and others which we asked about along the way. Most importantly, she provided us with context about each piece so that we could understand the painter and interpret the painting. I saw many classic American paintings in an entirely new light after hearing her explain the context for each painting. She made a great museum come alive for all of us.

Heath was the best tour guide we have ever had! He made you want to learn more after the tour was over. He gave us lots of information and pointed out things we would have never gotten from just reading the plaques. He was the best! Also, getting in before the crowds is definitely worth it. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!

This was one of the most informative and engaging tours we have ever been on. Ben was just superb!! He was exceptionally knowlegeable and had such a joyful passion and exuberance. Our tour included participants from Japan, Italy and USA and Ben made a point to show us artwork that was culturally significant for everyone along with all the "big name" items. If I could give 6 stars I would.

We had Ben as our guide for a 2.5 hour tour of the Arrowhead Institute. I couldn’t recommend him more highly - he was knowledgable, engaging and enthusiastic. We absolutely loved the tour and could have spent double the time listening to Ben!

I really appreciated Spiro's perspectives and how he was able to accommodate our group of five's requests on this AIC semi-private tour.

Samantha was an amazing guide. Her expertise in art and familiarity with the Art Institute was the best introduction for first-timers to this museum. She's also conscientious of group members who had mobility limitations. I would have been wandering aimlessly in the vast collections without Samantha's lead. I very highly recommend using this tour.

It was an extremely informative tour. We learned so much and Ben really was the best tour guide! Highly recommend! 10/10

Highly recommended, even if you've visited the Art Institute of Chicago before! I took a tour with Mandy, who was very friendly, fun, insightful, and a great storyteller. I did the tour for my friend who had never been to Chicago, but I ended up loving it and learning a lot. The art pieces I had already seen looked and felt different with all the historical stories and context Mandy shared. Super fun! :)

If you want to visit the Art Institute of Chicago and want an expert to guide you, then don’t hesitate to book this. Ben has amazing subject knowledge and explains everything in an easy to understand manner. Max group size is 8 people, so you can be assured of a personal service over the 2.5 hour tour. Ben has a real passion for the subject and this really shone through. The tour was just the right pace. Ben answered all of our questions and his knowledge was amazing. Definitely made the tour. Will absolutely recommend to our friends. Good look with the PhD Ben!!

What a great experience for our short time in this building. Our guide was on point! The enthusiasm of our guide and experience with in this building was evident in our experience.

We love the guide Joe He is so passion and knowledgeable We learn a lot and he made us laugh too We love the guide Joe He is so passion and knowledgeable We learn a lot and he made us laugh too

Excellent museum tour. Ben was very informative and took us on an excellent tour of some of the most beautiful paintings at the Art Institute.

Joe was a sensational tour guide. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable of all the art and architecture in the Art Institute but he accompanied the explanation with interesting and clever anecdotes. It’s obvious why he’s taught Art History at prestigious Universities for so many years. Can’t wait to experience another tour at this amazing Museum.

Had a great time touring with Bernie. The tour was a very good overview of the Art Institute from bottom to top and learned a lot.