Ferris Bueller Movie Tour at the Art Institute of Chicago

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Solid overview of the world-famous museum
Immersive experience exploring Ferris Bueller's Day Off inside the Art Institute of Chicago
Mini (Ferris-themed) goodie bags!
Tour guide commentary from a passionate Ph.D. in film
Plenty of Instagram opportunities
Visual and audio media to enhance your experience
Small groups to enhance engagement and foster a more personalized experience

Adult Ticket to Art Institute - $26-32
Student Ticket to Art Institute - $26
Child (14-below) Ticket to Art Institute - Free
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Overview

This is the only tour in Chicago that explores the movie 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' from the perspective of art. It's also the only walking tour that immerses you in the actual artwork featured in the 1986 American teen film. Over the course of the tour, you'll visit 3 floors of the museum, see 16 pieces of art, and leave with an appreciation of the works, their relationship to characters, and their placement in the camera's frame. ⚠️ NOTE: Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is NOT included in the public walking tour. The tour starts by the stairs in the *Modern Wing* of the Art Institute, Griffin Court. Guests must digitally sign a general waiver of liability. Guardians must sign waivers for children under the age of 18.

Meeting points

IMPORTANT: Meet at the staircase/chairs, Modern Wing, Art Institute of Chicago, Griffin Court. This is NOT the Michigan Ave. entrance with the lions. Please arrive about 10 min. before the tour begins. NOTE: This tour does not include the price of admission to the Art Institute.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The Art Institute of Chicago

You'll start with a 5-minute history of the Art Institute of Chicago. Then, you'll spend the rest of your tour moving in and out of galleries, looking at the artwork featured in the movie 'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off' and hearing facts, stories, and quotes about the 1986 American teen comedy. In total, you'll visit 3 floors of the museum, see 16 pieces of art, and leave with an appreciation of the works, their relationship to characters, and their placement in the camera's frame. NOTE: This tour does not include the price of admission to the Art Institute.

1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

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Highly recommend this tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

This was more than just pointing out pictures and sculptures that were in Ferris Bueller. Kelli really dove deep into explaining why John Hughs selected this museum and art for the scenes. Kelli took pictures for us and encouraged discussion among all of us. This was definitely a highlight and brought this museum to a whole new level. If you haven’t seen the film in a long time she even had the scenes and showed them to us to refresh our memories. I would highly recommend this tour. Save time afterwards to explore the rest of the museum.

Fun as well as incredibly educational

Published on Jan, 2025

Absolutely fantastic tour. Kelli is one of the best tour guides I've ever had -- fun and easy-going but also incredibly knowledgeable. I learned so much about the Ferris Bueller film in particular but also about film-making in general, about the Art Institute and about Chicago. Highly recommend this tour

Kelli Bueller, you’re my hero!

Published on Nov, 2024

Kelli was an absolute amazing tour guide. As a Ferris Bueller fan, I loved how she went into history of Chicago and how it ties into the museum and the artwork chosen by the director, John Hughes. A lot of history and culture was imbedded into this tour. Truly an experience I wish I can relieve over and over again.

Awesome tour

Published on Sep, 2024

I loved this tour. Kelli is an informative and fun guide to both the movie and the art institute. I took some great photos and have some great memories. Also, she has great taste in T-shirts!

Best Mother Daughter Date Ever!

Published on Sep, 2024

Such a fun tour for both my daughter and me. Kelli is extremely knowledgeable about so many facets of Ferris Bueller & The Art Institute. This tour ranked right up there with the Architecture Tour for my soon to be college film student and me. Highly, highly recommend!!

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