Discover Ferrara city centre
Overview
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2 hours
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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
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter places of worship. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Castello Estense
Complete with moat Ferrara's towering castle was commissioned by the Este family in 1385. Initially it was intended to protect the Este family from the town's irate citizenry, who were up in arms over tax increases, but in the late 15th century it became the family's permanent residence. Linked to the castle by an elevated passageway, the 13th-century Palazzo Municipale was the Este family home until they moved next door to the castle.The visit of the castle interior is not included in this tour
Corso della Giovecca
Throughout the Middle Ages and almost to the end of the 15th Century, the northern boundary of the city ran along the current road System of Viale Cavour-Corso Giovecca. In 1492 Ercole I commissioned to include this vast area in the centre (thus doubling the surface area of the city) and the great architect and town-planner, Biagio Rossetti, designed a plan which, due to its original and rational nature, made Ferrara the first modern city in Europe. In honour of the Duke who ordered the new town planning this great district is known as Addizione Erculea.
Options
Discover Ferrara city centre
What‘s Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ferrara: Renaissance, Medieval (with the typical Via delle Volte), and indulgent - especially for the palate.
GattoRosso22,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ferrara: a city to discover between the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. Noteworthy is the Andy Warhol exhibition open until July at the Palazzo dei Diamanti.
Ferrara walking tour
Marcia B,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Manuela was extremely knowledgeable, giving us a lot of information and background about the city of Ferrara
Cultured driving, very...
Maura M,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00cultured guide, very historically prepared capable of appreciating the urban and social evolution of the city
Definitely worth the time!
Aline F,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Manuela is a wealth of information. She shares so much background information so you can see Ferrera in perspective to its long history. Enjoyed her antidotes and appreciation for different historical and architectural styles. Plan an extra 30 minutes so you don’t feel rushed for whatever your next activity might be. Time well spent if you came to learn about Ferrera and her culture!
Great local guide presents this historical gem
Julianne B,Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thorough history of Ferrara. Manuela was very friendly and knowledgeable about the city in general, as well as its customs and foods. We especially enjoyed the through and respectful history of the Jewish ghetto.
Medieval Ferrara
svizzera62,Dec 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We returned to Ferrara, passing through... in the day. Always very beautiful medieval center and well preserved. Being Christmas period there were many stalls and special decorations.
Lovely
Orlando M,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely tour and very informative ❤️ A must to learn more about this lovely town. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history. We recommend highly
Ferrara, a city on a human scale..! Lots of greenery, lots of history..!
TeresaV474,Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Renaissance really has its reason in the city of Ferrara, beautiful buildings, lots of history, large and well-used pedestrian areas, a truly enjoyable city, full of clubs, green areas, the walls then with its embankments and parks below... !!
Wonderful medieval city
893orsolac,Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful city, small, calm, with very picturesque internal streets. A great experience.
Ferrara, mon amour
Umberto P,Dec 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00City of art, beautiful, to measure d'uomo.Abbiamo visited the city center piedi.Citta 'enchanting, all services present, unforgettable
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