About
1.5 hrs
1 mi.
8 guests
$39.99
Get up close with art featured in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" on this unique walking tour at the Art Institute of Chicago
Calling art enthusiasts and Ferris Bueller fans! Get ready to step into the iconic world of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on our popular 90-minute walking tour, aptly named The Art of Ferris Bueller.
Led by a passionate Ph.D. guide, this immersive experience will take you through multiple galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago, where a memorable portion of the 1980s teen comedy unfolds.
As you enter the Modern Wing, the adventure begins. Marvel at the same masterpieces that Ferris, Sloane, and Cameron admired during their legendary day off.
Your guide, armed with a wealth of knowledge and a flair for storytelling, will regale you with little-known anecdotes and behind-the-scenes facts that will deepen your appreciation for both the art and the movie. As with all of our Chicago Movie Tours' guided tours, your experience here will be enhanced with clips, photos, soundbites, and screenshots.
On The Art of Ferris Bueller, you'll traverse three floors of the museum, covering a distance of about 1 mile. Along the way, you'll discover 16 carefully selected pieces of art, each with its own unique connection to the characters, director, and storyline of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Ever wondered why Cameron fixated on that Seurat painting? Prepare to have your curiosity satisfied!
Ideal for Gen-X—and all ages, of course!—this immersive experience promises to reignite your love for Ferris Bueller's Day Off while deepening your appreciation for the treasures housed within the Art Institute of Chicago.
So, grab your tickets for The Art of Ferris Bueller, gather your friends, and get ready for a journey through art, cinema, and nostalgia that you won't soon forget!
NOTE: Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is not included in the public walking tour. Learn more.
Movies/TV Highlighted
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
If you're interested in exploring more than one film with us, check out our full list of guided walking tours.
Private Tours
Book this tour as a private or group tour! The private tour price listed below is a flat fee for up to 8 guests. If you have more than 8 in your party, please contact us to see if we can accommodate you.
NOTE: The Art Institute of Chicago closes Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so we cannot run this tour on those days.
Tour Specifics
Start/End Points
The tour starts in the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, Griffin Court, by the staircase/chairs. Please arrive about 10 min. before the tour begins. NOTE: This is NOT the Michigan Ave. entrance with the lions.
Museum Admission
Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is NOT included in our public walking tour (learn more). For ticket prices, please refer to the museum's ticketing chart.
Waivers
Guests must initial a digital general waiver of liability with Chicago Movie Tours when they book. Guardians must sign waivers for children under the age of 18.
Low Attendance
To ensure we can provide a fun, engaging, and economically feasible public tour, we typically need a minimum of 4 guests. Head over to Tour Terms and Conditions for more on this policy, including reasons behind it and your refund options if, in the rare instance, a tour is cancelled due to low attendance.
Parking/Transportation
By Car: The Millennium Garages are located underground, below the parks adjacent to the museum. Public Transit: The Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple 'L' train lines all stop above ground at Adams/Wabash, one block west of the museum. The Red and Blue lines stop underground at Monroe, just a few blocks away.
Accessibility
Elevators are located throughout the museum for access to all levels.
What to Bring
Checkrooms are free for all visitors. Bags and backpacks larger than 13 x 17 x 4 inches are not allowed in the galleries and must be checked. If you plan to check bags, please arrive early as there may be a line. Water bottles are allowed, but they must be stowed in a bag when guests are in spaces that house art.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located throughout the museum on each level.
Children
Guests ages 10 and up can attend.
Photography/Video
Non-flash photography is permitted in all permanent galleries. Tripods, selfie sticks, and video are not permitted.
Cancellations and Refunds
You may cancel or amend your reservation 48 hours or more before the tour departs. Read more Tour Terms and Conditions.
What's Included
Immersive experience exploring Ferris Bueller's Day Off inside the Art Institute of Chicago
Solid overview of the world-famous museum (three floors, covering about 1 mile)
Tour guide commentary from a passionate Ph.D. in film
Small groups to enhance engagement and foster a more personalized experience
Visual and audio media to enhance your museum experience
Little-known anecdotes, stories, and theories about the 1986 teen comedy
Plenty of Instagram opportunities
Mini (Ferris-themed) goodie bag!
Reviews
Beth Tortorici
Art of Ferris Bueller
May 6, 2025
Andrea
Art of Ferris Bueller
April 7, 2025
Olivia
Art of Ferris Bueller
March 1, 2025
