Tours & Activities in Ferrara

Discover the main monuments of Ferrara including Castello Estense, the majestic Romanesque Cathedral, the Jewish ghetto and the historic streets of the old town.

Explore the beautiful city of Ferrara on an insightful walking tour. Admire the Estense Castle, Corso Ercole I d'Este, Diamanti's Palace and Ariosta Place as you learn about their history and culture.

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. Enter inside the magnificent Estense Castle and discover the history of the city. Wear your comfortable shoes and get ready to live with us a unique experience between art, curiosities and history!

On this private tour of Ferrara, you'll visit its medieval alleys and Renaissance boulevards to discover its extensive history with a guide exclusively for you.

Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous porticoes and reach the beautiful Basilica of San Luca with the San Luca Express train.

Ferrara's majestic icon, the Estense Castle.

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.

Discover the main symbols of the local culture of Ferrara. Be introduced to the economic and social history of the city, including the family Este and Jewish heritage as you explore the city on an insightful guided walking tour.

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.

Coming all the way to Italy and not experiencing the beauty of Venice would be a shame. Join this easy and hassle-free tour from Florence to wander the little alleyways and float along that canals that give Venice its nickname as the Floating City.

• 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

Want to discover Ferrara and visit its main monuments through the eyes of a local? History, most important monuments, THE FOOD, curiosities & funny anecdotes, on a digital guide created with a local!

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.

Discover Ferrara, a beautiful Renaissance city and UNESCO World Heritage Site on this fascinating 2-hour walking tour. Take a step back in time to learn about this unique city through the ages and discover its most important sites!

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.

Ferrara is a splendid city of art, to be enjoyed by walking its streets. See the Estense Castle, its Romanesque Cathedral, and other significant monuments on this 2.5-hour guided tour.

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.

A treasure hunt 2.0 to have fun (re)discovering Ferrara together with your partner, family or friends. Playing is so easy: all you need is a smartphone to immerse yourself in this quest!

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!

This itinerary combines cultural exploration, culinary delights, and the charm of Ferrara's historic streets, making for a memorable day in this beautiful Italian city.

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.

Book a guided tasting of local wines! A rundown of 3 wines of wines with a small tasting of cured meats and typical specialties from our region awaits you.

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

Enjoy a private lunch or dinner with an Italian family in their own home. Start your experience with a cooking demonstration, followed by a 4-course menu with local wines.

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?

Enjoy this walking tour of Ferrara, one of Italy's most famous UNESCO Heritage Sites. Visit top attractions like the Estense Castle, Via delle Volte, and the Jewish Ghetto with a local guide.

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!

Enjoy a tour with your ultimate Jewish history guide of Bologna and Ferrara or Modena! Jews form part and parcel of the fabric of Italian society and have been in Italy for twenty-two centuries.

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.

Enjoy a tour of Jewish Bologna, then get on a train to discover either Jewish Ferrara or Modena. Ferrara is very famous for the MEIS, the ltalian museum of Judaism and the Shoah, shut on Mondays.