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Ferrara CITY Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Emilia-Romagna
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Best Season: Year-round
- Recommended For: All ages and fitness levels
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $250
20 Available Tour Excursions in Ferrara
Ferrara has been nominated among the UNESCO World Heritage sites for the richness and unspoiled beauty of its historical centre. City of art, it has been ruled for centuries by the aristocratic family Este, who influenced the architectural style of the town balancing and melting together elements from the Medieval Age with the Renaissance ones. All around Europe it is recognized as a “modern city with a real Renaissance character”. You will enjoy the exclusive attention of a private guide and you will discover the main landmarks of the city, such as piazza Trento e Triest. Wear your comfortable shoes and get ready to live with us a unique experience between art, curiosities and history! Please note that Este Castle will be closed for renovation from June 2025 until further notice. The entrance will be substituted with the Cathedral Museum.
Price: $311.82
Duration: 3 hours
For years, every Sunday, in our house, all our friends have gathered to be together. I would like to offer our guests, through the kitchen, the same warmth and conviviality of every Sunday, which only gathering in front of a table can create.
Price: $91.71
Duration: 5 hours
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Ferrara treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Price: $97.44
Duration: 2 hours
Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of the Italian cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
Price: $166.23
Duration: 4 hours
Ferrara can be considered an ideal city, its layout is the result of meticulous urban planning, completed and implemented in 1492, this town is indeed the realization of the humanist concept of the ideal city and the only planned Renaissance town to have been completed. Given this premise you surely cannot miss to take your family on this tour of the most important monuments and palaces to learn about their history and explore the city. During our 2.5 hours kid-friendly walking tour our knowledgeable guide will illustrate the story of Ferrara making it come alive and keep all the participants involved with quizzes, trivia and interesting commentaries. You will not only see beautiful monuments such as the Estense castle, the Town Hall, the Palazzo dei Diamanti, you will perceive the feelings that still permeate these buildings full of history and stories while playing interactive activities with your kids. This will be an amazing adventure to live with your children and family!
Price: $216.67
Duration: 2 hours
During this 2.5 hours private walking tour we will admire all the amazing outdoor monuments of Ferrara, the night lights add a warm and fascinating energy to the richly decorated façade of the St George cathedral, the elegant Town Hall palaces. Our knowledgeable tour guide will lead you at the discovery of the narrow streets of the former Jewish Ghetto, crossing the appealing Via delle Volte, ancient medieval center of the city, with its arches, century-old bricks and churches; end-ing at the Estense castle, an incredible example of a perfectly preserved castle with its intact moat. A night tour is the perfect option to admire Ferrara free of crowds and traffic, the splendid monuments of this charming town become even more striking when lit up.
Price: $197.18
Duration: 2 hours
A private night tour is the perfect option to enjoy Ferrara free of crowds and traffic, the splendid monuments of this charming town become even more striking when lit up. A knowledgeable tour guide will lead you at the discovery of the narrow streets of the former Jewish Ghetto, crossing the appealing Via delle Volte, ancient medieval center of the city, with its arches, century-old bricks and churches. On this outdoor night touryou will see the main highlights of Ferrara, ending at the Estense castle, the main symbol of the city.
Price: $275.13
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy this 3 hours city center private walking tour with a local guide. This tour is a great way to visit Ferrara and learn about its history. You will have the opportunity to see the Estense Castle, Cathedral of St. Geroge, Certosa Complex, Diamond Palace...and much more! You will experience great culture! Enjoy a fun, informative and relaxing tour with our local guide! Please note that from June 2025 until further notice, the Este Castle will be closed for renovation. The tour will include the entrance to the Cathedral Museum.
Price: $216.67
Duration: 3 hours
Explore Ferrara on this private walking tour and discover its must-see attractions Guided walking tour led by a licensed private tour guide Discover this hidden Italian gem and the reason why Ferrara is called the first modern city in Europe Ferrara has retained its urban fabric virtually intact, discover how houses and town plannings were built and planned in rennaisance and medieval time. Customize your tour to suit your own interests
Price: $120.37
Duration: 2 hours
The three centuries of Este domination, when the court of Ferrara was among the most refined and cultured in Europe, without erasing the medieval Romanesque-Gothic grandeur, have left a profound humanistic imprint on the city. You will walk among wonderfully frescoed churches, castles and palaces.
Price: $160.49
Duration: 2 hours
• Experience for your private group. Explore the art, culture and medieval history of Italy in this private 8-hour Siena and Chianti countryside tour from Florence. • Discover San Gimignano and the Etruscan town of Volterra while accompanied by a private driver on this 8-hour tour from Florence. Explore each town at your own pace, enjoy the scenery as you travel through the Tuscan countryside, and relax as your driver takes care of all the navigating. • Our drivers are all extremely familiar with Tuscany and with the main destinations in Italy. They will always share information, curiosities and traditions about the area of the sightseeing and they are available at any needs. Spanish-, Portuguese- or French-speaking driver upon request
Price: $859.79
Duration: 8 hours
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Ferrara, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. We will walk through beautiful medieval streets, discover Ferrara Cathedral and its town hall, and most importantly see the imposing Castello Estense! You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Ferrara! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?
Price: $6.88
Duration: 2-3 hours
Take the worry out of your departure to Bologna Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.
Price: $265.96
Duration: 0 hours
• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Ferrara attractions including: the XXIV May Square, the Estense Castle, the Crema Palace, the little S. Anna square, the unique courtyard of the Municipal Theatre, in the little Municipal square, the famous "staircase" of the ancient Ducal Palace, the Gothic Cathedral • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience
Price: $143.30
Duration: 3 hours
Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of Ferrara that includes tastings of local specialties such as "cappellacci alla zucca" (pumpkin-filled pasta), charcuterie, cheese, wine, and gelato. Begin at Rotonda Foschini, a quaint square with a circular layout. Enjoy the local vibe as you explore. Then, wander through Piazzetta S. Anna, a charming square with historic buildings and cozy cafes. Take a break at a local osteria to sample a delicious charcuterie board with regional meats and bread, paired with a fine Emilia-Romagna wine. Visit the impressive exterior of Castello Estense, a medieval fortress, before heading to a local restaurant to taste "cappellacci alla zucca." Stroll along Via delle Volte, a picturesque medieval street. Pass by the Biblioteca Ariostea, a beautiful library, and end your tour in the lively Piazza Trento e Trieste. Conclude with a refreshing gelato.
Price: $124.96
Duration: 2 hours
Ferrara, city of Renaissance and UNESCO World Heritage, has a very old history about food traditions, started with the Este family in the XVI Century. A food tour in Ferrara is the best way for discovering the main monuments of this wonderful city: the beautiful Estense Castle, the Cathedral and the Ducale Palace, Schifanoia Palace, the urbanistic project Addizione Erculea. During a Food Tour in Ferrara, accompanied by local expert guides and escorts, you will have the opportunity to find out all the secrets about its food excellences and old traditions: ricciola, a salty dough for breakfast; pasticcio di maccheroni; pumpkin’s cappellacci (tortelloni); salami of Ferrara; coppia, typical bread; pampapato and tenerina, chocolate cakes; Fortana, local wine.
Price: $206.35
Duration: 3 hours
A day trip to the most important Tuscany’s top fashion outlets of the biggest Italian designer brands. • Be picked-up at your accommodation in Florence around 9:30 am. Next, go to the Prada outlet in Levanelle (50 min drive from Florence) after that reach The Mall where you can find many shops inside with each kind of brands. Have lunch at the particular restaurant or bar that you find in The Mall ( at your own expense). After your shopping time your driver will bring you back to Florence at 5:30 pm. • When paying a trip to The Mall in Reggello Leccio you can also request your tax-free refund from the Global Blue office. Remember: Non-EU visitors are required to bring their completed and stamped Tax Free Forms to their local refund office to request a tax free refund.
Price: $722.23
Duration: 8 hours
Take the worry out of your departure to Rimini Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.
Price: $715.35
Duration: 2 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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