Things to do in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna: The Best Tours

Ferrara is the italian “city of bikes”! Declared Unesco heritage site due to its well preserved city centre, in Ferrara you'll admire stunning palaces built by the famous Este family, such as the Estense Castle, now the symbol of the city, and the gorgeous Palazzo dei Diamanti.

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Radio-guides, Bike, Helmet, Raincoat, Child seat for infants

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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

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

Join an unforgettable tour in our family Winery with the winemaker! We are a Winery boutique in the heart of Valpolicella and we organize activities to share our passion for Valpolicella and Amarone wines with our guests (we offer it directly, without intermediaries or tour operator). We’ll start with a walk in the vineyard, telling you the family history about the winery and the estates. You’ll learn how to dry Amarone grapes in the traditional drying room, a process called Appassimento. You'll visit our rural house and the cellar from the 17th century used for winemaking and refinement. At the conclusion, the tasting of a selection of our fine wines Valpolicella, RIPASSO and the great AMARONE, learning how to evaluate them by sight, smell and taste. You’ll also enjoy our organic EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, local cheeses called Monte Veronese and Soppressa Valpolicella (a kind of salami). We’ll be waiting for you on our amazing terrace with a stunning view of the Valpolicella!

Inclusions: A selection of our fine red dry wines Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone, Amarone wine tasting with the winemaker, Visit to 17th century cellar and private rural house, Stunning view on the Valpolicella hills from the terrace, Local cheeses Monte Veronese, salami della Valpolicella and special cherry chutney

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Have an individual wine session and dive into the world of Valpolicella & Amarone DOC wines: discover an exclusive garden by the river in the centre of Verona and taste products from a family-run winery with the help of an expert guide!

Inclusions: Guided wine-tasting with the expert from the family-run winery, Light lunch with samples of cheese, chutney, salami, bread, and other local produce, Selection of Valpolicella red dry wines from a family-run vineyard Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde, a Winery Boutique in Marano di Valpolicella., Individual wine tasting ideal for couples

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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

You will find Ferrara's bike-friendly streets and frozen-in-time palazzi relatively unexplored and wonderfully tranquil during this 3-hour bike tour.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Bike rental (around 10 euro per person)

Ferrara reached its peak in importance and richness during the Renaissence Evidence of its golden era can be found everywhere in the city: among its streets, sprinkled by dozens of monumental buildings and churches, amongst charming and amazing cloisters and gardens. Declared a Unesco Heritage Site, Ferrara is a beauty to be discovered slowly, enjoying each of its squares and buildings.From the imposing Cathedral of S. Giorgio, and the nearby Palazzo Municipale, and into the fascinating history of the Estensi; you will stroll through the narrow streets of the former Jewish Ghetto, crossing Via delle Volte; a mandatory stop will be at the imposing Castello Estense, an incredible example of a perfectly preserved castle with its intact moat.You’ll walk along this amazing medieval city reaching the famous Palazzo dei Diamanti, whose name comes from its amazingly rich façade composed by 8000 pyramidal stones,

Inclusions: Certified Tour Guide, Headsets are used in groups over 3 participants.

Exclusions: Return ticket Bologna/Ferrara is NOT included in the price.

Climb aboard for a private hot air balloon flight over Italy’s beautiful Emilia-Romagna region. Float over rolling hillsides and valleys dotted with vineyards and medieval castles, including Castello Estense of Ferrara, and toast the experience with a glass of sparkling wine after landing. Round-trip transport from Bologna to the launch field is included, and the balloon can accommodate groups of up to five people plus the pilot.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private pilot, 1 glass of sparkling wine

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

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