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 interests2 hours
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Castello Estense
Largo Castello 1, Ferrara, Italy, 44121Complete 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 tour20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Corso della Giovecca
Corso della Giovecca, Ferrara, Italy, 44100Throughout 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.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Statua di Girolamo Savonarola
Piazza Savonarola, Ferrara, Italy, 44121Between the castle and the town hall is Piazza Savonarola, dominated by the monument to Girolamo Savonarola, the famous reformer born in Ferrara in 1452 at the origin of the theocratic dictatorship of Florence (1494-1498). It was also he who had the idea of the pyre of vanities in which books and important works of art disappeared. He is represented here with his arms raised in the midst of preaching. The square is bordered to the west by Via Coperta, a five-arch building that connected the two Este family residences (the castle and the town hall)10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Piazza Cattedrale
Piazza Cattedrale, Ferrara, ItalyThe Piazza Cattedrale lies between today's town hall, former Este's residence, and the St. George cathedral. From the square you can have a beautiful view of the cathedral facade and its reliefs, a sort of poor man's bible20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Ferrara Cathedral
Piazza della Cattedrale, Ferrara, Italy, 44121This Cathedral in the Romanesque-Gothic Lombard style has a beautiful tripartite façade endowed with a magnificent canopy (over the door), decorated with a depiction of the Last judgement.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Piazza del Municipio
Piazza del Municipio, Ferrara, ItalyPiazza del Municipio can be accessed directly from the cathedral square, passing through an imposing arch.
The wide square, one of the former inner courtyards of the Este's ducal palace, is characterized by a staircase completely covered with white marble, finished in 1481.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Piazza Trento e Trieste
Piazza Trento e Trieste, Ferrara, Italy, 44121The piazza Trento Trieste is the beating heart of the city. It dates back to the Middle Ages and the building of the new cathedral around which the seats of religious, civil and lordly power, in the shape of the family who in fact ruled Ferrara, were concentrated. Indeed, all the city's seats of power were sited in the piazza: as well as the cathedral, there was the bishops' house where the present Bishops Palace stands; the Palazzo della Ragione, the Notary's Lodge, the first nucleus of the Palazzo Ducale, today's Palazzo Municipale. Along the south side of the Cathedral runs the loggia dei Merciai. Also looking on to the piazza is the ex-church of San Romano, now home to a museum.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Via San Romano
Via San Romano, Ferrara, ItalyThis commercial thoroughfare, the medieval town's main street, which once connected the market square (piazza Trento e Trieste) with the port of Ferrara (now replaced by the Via Ripagrande) is bordered by porched medieval houses.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Tour departs from Largo Castello. The guide will wait for you outside the castle, close to the side entrance over the moat.View Location
End point
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Tour ends in front of the Cathedral of Ferrara at Piazza della CattedraleView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Comfortable walking shoes are recommendedCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Rome time to receive 100% refund.
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