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Ferrara ([ferˈraːra] listen (help·info); Emilian: Frara) is a town and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital of the Province of Ferrara. In 2016 it had 132,009 inhabitants. It is situated 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Bologna, on the Po di Volano, a branch channel of the main stream of the Po River, located 5 km (3 miles) north. The town has broad streets and numerous palaces dating from the Renaissance, when it hosted the court of the House of Este. For its beauty and cultural importance, it has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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1. Ferrara Tour of Must-See Attractions with Local Top Rated Guide
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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. It is in fact recognized all around Europe as a “modern city with a real Renaissance character”. Wear your comfortable shoes and get ready to live with us a unique experience between art, curiosities and history!
Inclusions: Admission tickets, Private top rated tour guide
Exclusions: Pick up/ drop off
Reviewed By Stacy B
Great tour and the guide was very knowledgeable. No one else showed so it was just the two of us. It was nice to learn the history of another part of Italy.
2. Small-Group Ferrara Tour of City Highlights by Night
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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.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; end-ing at the Estense castle. It is a small group tour up to 14 people.
Inclusions: Top rated and local guide, Small group tour by night
Exclusions: Pick up/ drop off
Reviewed By Stacy B
Great tour and the guide was very knowledgeable. No one else showed so it was just the two of us. It was nice to learn the history of another part of Italy.
3. Discover Ferrara, City of the Renaissance
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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
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
4. From Bologna: 3-hour Private Guided Ferrara Tour
With this private guided tour of Ferrara, you will enjoy the most important treasures of the city. The town of Ferrara is characterised by broad streets and numerous palaces dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, when it hosted the court of the House of Este. For its beauty and cultural importance, it has been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. The tour begins with a visit to Schifanoia Palace, one of the so called "Delizie" of the Este family. There, you can find the Hall of the Months with its 15th century frescos which represent the largest cycle of pagan frescos existing in Europe. The tour will then continue with a visit to the Romanesque Gothic style of the cathedral with its Renaissance apse, and then with a short walk you'll get to Este Castle and to the famous Diamond Palace. Prepare to take amazing pictures of the palaces, the squares, the typical streets of the old town and the picturesque Renaissance palaces.
Inclusions: Private tour led by an expert guide, Round trip from Bologna via private transfer
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Nimal D
No one can differentiate the university from the city and city from the university. They claim that this is the first European University and no wonder that is demonstrated by their university museum. Nice people, simple life but smokes a lot and in the afternoon the narrow streets (VIA) are of cigarette smell. Walk is the best in the city and i guess it is 2 x 2 km city. The European history is there.
5. Private walking tour of Ferrara with a local guide
Explore Ferrara on this private walking tour and enjoy a splendid city of art with a strong "Renaissance character", revealed in every corner. Walk though the streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site and see its wonders, like the famous Estense Castle!
Inclusions: private tour led by an expert guide
Exclusions: entrance to museums/churches/palaces (in case you decide to visit some of them, you can buy your ticket on the spot), food & drinks
Reviewed By MarcoLauraViaggio
Spending the day with Annarita was absolutely incredible. Her knowledge of and passion for this magnificent part of history is unmatched. We were having such a great time connecting with her that our time went by so quickly. We’ll be requesting her for future tours in the area, for sure. We’ll also be returning to the palace now that we have a better understanding of its history. Treat yourself to this very special experience!
6. Ferrara City Center Private Walking Tour 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!
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
7. Discover Italy. Private & Customizable tour (7/10/14 days)
Visit one of the most beautiful and evocative European countries. Italy is made up of landscapes of a completely different nature ranging from the splendid beaches of the Mediterranean to the hilly landscapes of Tuscany. The historical and artistic importance of Rome, Naples, Florence, Venice as well as small cities such as Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Ferrara, Padua, Ravenna represent the real gems of a country where traditions have centuries of history. If you already have your itinerary in mind you can contact our office for more information. You can decide between three options: 7 days, 10 days or 14 days of tour with private driver. Your driver will be at your disposal 24/7. We will book for you the private tour guides and all your tickets for the Museums, historical sites or parks that you will want to visit.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off all over Italy. Hotels, private apartments, train stations, airports, ports, Fully customizable tour, you can decide the entire itinerary, Private tour. We do not combine groups, Luxury Mercedes vehicles. E class, V Class, Vito or Sprinter, English speaking driver at your disposal 24/7, Our office will help you and give you useful advice to define your tour, We'll book a private guide in the cities, museums and historical sites you will decide to visit, We will pre-purchase the skip the line tickets you will need during your vacation
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (not mandatory), The cost of the tickets for tourist attractions, museums, historical sites, The cost for the private boat tours with skipper. We book the tour for you, The cost for tour guides in Rome, Naples, Florence, Venice, Milan, Turin, etc.
Reviewed By nirmalm2013
We had a very enjoyable and informative all-day tour of Rome and Vatican City. Our guide, Nicola, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He arranged the schedule perfectly and gave us keen insights on each point of interest that we visited. Our driver, Claudio, expertly navigated the routes and was very friendly as well. We engaged Claudio to give us another half-day tour of Castel Gandolfo, which was superb. I strongly recommend Limousine Service in Italy for your travel needs.
8. Ferrara Highlights Small Group Tour by Night
During this 2.5 hours small group 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.
Inclusions: English speaking guide, Top rated guide, Small group tour by night
Exclusions: Pick up/ drop off
9. Luxury Italy Tour (7days) Rome, Naples (Pompei), Florence & Venice
A week to discover the Italian historical, artistic and natural wonders. A private driver at your complete disposal from Rome to Naples (Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento, Positano), Tuscany (Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca) and Venice. Private guides and entrance fees are included. You can request to start your holiday from other cities other than Rome. We pick you up from all Italian airports and ports. The tour is totally customizable and you can ask our office to remove or add locations not present in our offer such as the Cinque Terre, Milan, Ferrari Museum, Ravenna, Verona etc. We will design the ideal tour for you according to all your requests. The price of the tour may vary based on the miles, the days you wish to add, the price of tickets and additional services.
Inclusions: Hotel, Apartment, Airport or Port pick up and drop off, English speaking driver at your disposal for 7 days for 24hrs a day., Private tours with licensed tour guides in Rome (8h), Naples (2h), Florence (3h) and Venice (4h), Luxury Mercedes V Class for the 7 days at your disposal 24hrs a day., Rome: Private walking tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel., Naples: Private walking tour of Pompei (2hrs) with a local tour guide., Florence: Private walking tour (3hrs) including the Accademia Gallery with a local tour guide., Venice: Private walking tour (4hrs) including Doge's Palace and St.Mark Basilica , Capri Private Boat tour (8hrs) in Naples. , Skip the line tickets in Rome, Naples, Florence and Venice.
Exclusions: Food and drink
Reviewed By nirmalm2013
We had a very enjoyable and informative all-day tour of Rome and Vatican City. Our guide, Nicola, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He arranged the schedule perfectly and gave us keen insights on each point of interest that we visited. Our driver, Claudio, expertly navigated the routes and was very friendly as well. We engaged Claudio to give us another half-day tour of Castel Gandolfo, which was superb. I strongly recommend Limousine Service in Italy for your travel needs.
10. Transfer with stops: Florence - Venice with stops in Bologna and Ferrara
In addition to classical transfers we use to propose transfers with stops. This way of travelling is very efficent, because the customers can use this occasion to stop during the trip and visit cities and villages: Don’t mIss the chance to visit Bologna and Ferrara with expert local driver-guide. During your trip between Florence and Venice we will stop twice to admire the beauty of the city of Bologna and the incredible Estensi Castle in Ferrara. Ferrara is a spectacular metropolis of art and culture. It blends medieval and Renaissance for a distinctive combination. Bologna is not just famous for the "tortellini" pasta, the medieval historical centre of the town is famed for its lively student population, impeccable cuisine, theatre, and nightlife. Later we will arrive in Venice in Piazzale Roma where you'll take the public or private boat-taxi for your address destination in Venice.
Inclusions: Brochures , Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi on board
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Reviewed By craiga904
Excellent transfer Andrea was outstanding. More a friend showing us his wonderful Tuscan region. Very charming and insightful. Excellent knowledge and sharing of experiences Transferred from Firenze to Rome. Stopping at San Gimignano , Siena and at Andreas advice a wonderful winery tour and tasting and lunch. Exceptional service and quality tour. A great driver and tour guide. Would thoroughly recommend and be back next time we are in Tuscany!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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