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Private tour in Chicago Kelli M
Ferris Bueller Movie Tour at the Art Institute of Chicago
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Hi—I'm Kelli, a Ph.D., tour guide, and public speaker who helps visitors and residents discover Chicago through film. Before starting my small business, Chicago Movie Tours, I spent more than a decade as a professor of film and media studies. Now, I take my expertise and love of teaching beyond the traditional classroom and into real-world settings. I hold a Ph. D. in Humanities, an M. A. in English, and a B. A. in English, with minors in history and French. More about me: ・20 years of teaching and research experience related to film ・6+ years of creating tours and immersive experiences in Chicago ・Certified Member of Chicago Tour-Guide Professionals Association ・I currently offer only walking tours of Chicago and its neighborhoods. ・I do not offer transportation to/from airports, hotels, or points of interest.
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Secure your spot on the most unique 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' tour in Chicago
Overview of your Chicago tour
In "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," three suburban teenagers skip school, drive into Chicago, and explore well-known sites like Sears Tower, Wrigley Field, and the Art Institute of Chicago. The scene that takes place inside the Art Institute of Chicago lasts only 2 minutes. But it is one of the most memorable in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." That's why I've created an entire tour around it. (Yes, really. ) Are you ready to experience firsthand the artwork and hear behind-the-scenes stories that inspired one of the most famous scenes in Chicago-based cinema?
Your Chicago tour itinerary
You'll start with a short 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 "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 15 pieces of art, and leave with an appreciation of the works, their relationship to characters, and their placement in the camera's frame. *This tour does not include admission to the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Type: Walking
Walking tour. You can arrive to the meeting point either: 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.
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159 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60603, United States
The tour starts in Griffin Court in the Modern Wing, Art Institute of Chicago, by the staircase/chairs. 159 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603. ⚠️ NOTE: This is *not* the entrance with the world-famous lion statues. Finally, before they arrive, guests must digitally sign a general waiver of liability, emailed to their Tours by Locals account. Guardians must sign waivers for children under the age of 18.
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