Ferris Bueller Movie Tour: Art Institute Exploration

Experience the iconic movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ like never before on this unique art tour in Chicago. Explore the Art Institute and discover the connection between the film and the artwork. Sign up now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Adult Ticket to Art Institute - $26-32
  • Student Ticket to Art Institute - $26
  • Child (14-below) Ticket to Art Institute - Free
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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…

Location
159 E Monroe St
East Monroe Street
The tour starts in the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, Griffin Court, by the staircase/chairs. 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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(18 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Nickr3517
Sep 20, 2024
Awesome tour - 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!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Angelaap3796ru
Sep 2, 2024
Best Mother Daughter Date Ever! - 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!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
123jessiea
Sep 2, 2024
Amazing! - A wonderful and engaging tour! Learned just as much about the art as the movie! The tour was set at a wonderful pace even though the museum was packed. I don’t have a single complaint or criticism about the tour!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lynn_l
Jul 14, 2024
Save Ferris and Take This Tour! - Kelly was an amazing tour guide! Her knowledge of how the Art pieces featured in Ferris Bueller tied to themes in the movies as well as the characters was very interesting. It gives you a new perspective on this great movie. The tour is a must for anyone who loves the movie and is good for teens and adults alike!
Review provided by Viator
Morsecourtney
Jun 20, 2024
Unforgettable!! Book this tour! - 5 stars isn’t enough! I took my 2 teen boys to meet Kelli at the Art Institute for the Ferris Bueller tour and it was better than we could have imagined! Kelli is an engaging instructor and my boys and I were instantly intrigued and entertained. Kelli has so much knowledge of and insight into Ferris and the mind of John Hughes. We learned about Hughes’ connection to the Art Institute and the art within it. We even took some pics with certain pieces that mimic iconic scenes from the movie. I’ve been inspired to read more on John Hughes and revisit many of his movies that shaped my adolescence. Book this tour! It’s arguably the best thing we did in Chicago.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sharijoy7
Jun 2, 2024
Excellent! - Such a fun way to see the Art Institute! Kelli did a great job teaching us all about the movie and the art that was featured. And she got us thinking too! Her use of an iPad enhanced the experience. I highly recommend this tour!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
X1747tpmichaelb
May 12, 2024
Great Experience - Kelli was so knowledgeable and made the tour so fun and educational! I would recommend to anybody from Chicago or visiting. Definitely watch the movie again before the tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Raleighjo2023
May 9, 2024
Our Ferris Bueller Day Off - We booked the private tour with Kelli and it was absolutely amazingly perfect. My husband and daughter and I were in Chicago from Raleigh for just 24 hours recreating the entire Ferris Bueller day off experience, and this tour was by far the highlight of our day. We had a very specific focus in mind for our time at the Art Institute, and Kelli's tour was 100% aligned to that. Her commentary and iPad resource visuals were really engaging and her insights into not just the art of the movie, but the film overall were so enjoyable. We'd never have been able to see or find these pieces within such a vast museum on our short timeline for the day without Kelli's masterful understanding and reconnaissance! THANK YOU for making our day so perfect.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Discover50091671806
Apr 20, 2024
Definitely worth checking out! - Kelli is super knowledgeable and we would highly recommend!! We learned a lot about John Hughes and the moving. 90 minutes flew by!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Geoffrey
Apr 6, 2024
Entertaining, Insightful and Fun! - Kelli’s Ferris themed tour of the Art Institute was fantastic. The connections she made between the art pieces, the movie characters and John Hughes’ intentions was illuminating, insightful and fun. I highly recommend it!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
October 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today