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

August 6, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

The province of Ferrara (Italian: provincia di Ferrara) is a province in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Its provincial capital is the city Ferrara. As of 2015, it has a population of 354,073 inhabitants over an area of 2,635.12 square kilometres (1,017.43 sq mi), giving it a population density of 134.37 inhabitants per square kilometre. It contains 26 comuni, listed at list of communes of the Province of Ferrara. Its president is Tiziano Tagliani.
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1. Ferrara Bike Tour

Via dell'Indipendenza, 67/2, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy BIKEinBO
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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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Reviewed By fabatforty

Guiseppe was a great guide - so full of interesting local knowledge delivered in such a humorous way. On a bike you cover so much of the city in 2 hours and get off the tourist track. Good opportunity to note what you want to visit. Totally recommend this tour.

2. Ferrara Tour of Must-See Attractions with Local Top Rated Guide

Piazza Savonarola, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy Orange Tours and Trips
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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

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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. Small-Group Ferrara Tour of City Highlights by Night

Piazza Savonarola, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy Orange Tours and Trips
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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

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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.

4. Discover Ferrara, City of the Renaissance

Largo Castello, L.go Castello, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy Manuela Roversi
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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

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5. Walking Tour of Ferrara

Via dell'Indipendenza, 67/2, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy BIKEinBO
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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.

Reviewed By fabatforty

Guiseppe was a great guide - so full of interesting local knowledge delivered in such a humorous way. On a bike you cover so much of the city in 2 hours and get off the tourist track. Good opportunity to note what you want to visit. Totally recommend this tour.

6. From Bologna: 3-hour Private Guided Ferrara Tour

Stazione Centrale, 40121 Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy Bologna Faberest

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

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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.

7. Private walking tour of Ferrara with a local guide

Piazzetta del Castello, 26, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy Venice Faberest

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!

8. Ferrara City Center Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Piazza Savonarola, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy Raphael Tours in Ferrara

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

9. Discover Italy. Private & Customizable tour (7/10/14 days)

Limousine Service in Italy

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.

10. Small-Group Ferrara Tour of City Highlights with Top-Rated Local Guide

Piazza Savonarola, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy Orange Tours and Trips

During this 2.5 hours small group walking tour a 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.

Inclusions: Admission tickets, Small group tour up to 14 people, Top rated and local guide

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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.

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