Tours & Activities in Ferrara

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.

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!

Climb on a bicycle and join us on a fun tour of Ferrara, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its beauty and cultural importance.

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!

The Adventures360 organization manages groups of 8 people maximum to make water outings in the most remote areas of the Po Delta (On Sup board) specifically designed in terms of length and timing always in total safety such as, for example: Lagune, Paradei , Channels, tributaries, oases and finally open sea.

Discover all the secrets and the most fascinating monuments around one of the most important medieval cities in Italy when you take this tour of Ferrara.

Explore the beautiful city of Ferrara on a walking tour with a local guide. Visit the Estense Castle, Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, and more while learning about the history and culture of the 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

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.

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.

Explore Ferrara by bike on this private bike tour. Learn about the city's history as you bike past the top sights, including Castello Estense, Palazzo Diamanti, the city walls, and the Jewish Ghetto.

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.

Master Italian cooking at a local home with an expert cook, feeling like family. Prepare 3 dishes (starter, pasta, dessert), uncovering regional secrets. Savor your creations, paired with local wines

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 a deep and learned tour of the most important monuments and palaces in order not only to enjoy their beauty but also to understand their profound meaning and importance. During our 2.5 hours small group walking tour our knowledgeable guide will illustrate the story of Ferrara making it come alive, we guarantee you will feel completely engaged with the city atmosphere. You will not only like 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a comfortable and unique transfer between Florence and Venice, stopping to explore another part of Italy along the way. Make the most of your transfer time, taking 3 hours to visit a city of your choice, such as Bologna, Ferrara, Padova, or Ravenna.

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

• 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

Ferrara, the capital of bicycles, is a city suspended in time, where the tourist will have the sensation of traveling between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance while remaining surrounded by greenery. To spend a sensational experience, however, it must be visited entirely. To fully enjoy it in a reasonable time, the best way is to use an E-Bike, the pedal assisted electric bike that allows quick and comfortable travel, without giving up curious stops at the points of greatest interest, souvenir photos and breathtaking views of the points " wow "! With the E-Bike Travel guided tour you can experience the real atmosphere of Ferrara while having fun outdoors just like its citizens!

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.