Top Ferrara Cultural Tours

Explore the UNESCO-listed city center of Ferrara with a private guide, who’s focused on your sole group. Offering a more personal experience, the tour is perfect for those who are looking for greater interaction with a guide. You’ll not just see the sights of the city, you’ll also learn the city history as you admire landmarks such as Castello Estense, Ferrara Cathedral, and more.

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!

Considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance cities in Italy, Ferrara is recognized by UNESCO for its rich architectural heritage. Get an in-depth look at the city’s medieval and Renaissance gems in just hours with this private walking tour. Skip the guidebook and enjoy your guide’s insights into the history and architecture of the Estense Castle and former Jewish Ghetto, among other top sights.

Make the most of your time by stretching your sightseeing hours into the evening with this night tour of Ferrara. Follow your guide on foot to take in the city’s highlights without the daytime crowds, learning about gems like the cathedral, Estense Castle, and historic Town Hall—all picturesquely lit. Stroll through atmospheric corners of the old town, Jewish Ghetto, and Via delle Volte, with plenty of time to stop and snap photos.

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.