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Overview

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Ferrara, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. We will walk through beautiful medieval streets, discover Ferrara Cathedral and its town hall, and most importantly see the imposing Castello Estense! You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Ferrara! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts from Ferrara train station, but if you are already in the city you can go directly to point 2 (Via delle Volte). If you want you can activate the tour with the walkingcap site link found in your voucher even before reaching the meeting point.

End Point

End point

We will finish in these beautiful and relaxing gardens!

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-WRITTEN

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Italian-AUDIO

Italian-WRITTEN

French-AUDIO

French-WRITTEN

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Via delle Volte
Via delle Volte is definitely one of the most characteristic streets in the city! The beating heart of the medieval city, this straight street developed along the route of the old embankment of the Po’, the longest river in Italy, which was diverted in 1152.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Ghetto Ebraico
Before arriving at the main square of the city we make a small detour to see the Jewish ghetto. The presence of a Jewish community in Ferrara has been documented continuously since the 13th century, long before the creation of the ghetto. Let's talk about it!
Duration: 10 mins
3. Piazza Trento e Trieste
Here we are in the most important square in the City! Already in medieval times it was the centerpiece of Ferrara even though at the time it was known as Piazza del Mercato delle Erbe, the place where precisely the market took place.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Ferrara Cathedral
The most important church of the city! Over the centuries, the cathedral underwent numerous restorations and alterations, especially in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, which enriched its eclectic appearance. Let's talk about it!
Duration: 15 mins
5. Comune di Ferrara - Palazzo Municipale
Currently the seat of the Municipality of Ferrara, the square occupies the area that was once the courtyard of the Ducal Palace. One of the most distinctive elements of the complex is “Lo Scalone” and we are going to talk about it!
Duration: 20 mins
6. Castello Estense
One of the beauties of the city of Ferrara is the famous and splendid Castello Estense, the emblem of which the people of Ferrara are proud. We are going to know the story of this amazing place! Ticket cost: 12€
Duration: 60 mins
7. Rotonda Foschini
This is the courtyard of the Municipal Theater of Ferrara. It can be accessed on foot for free, and I recommend you look up to enjoy a very special view!
Duration: 5 mins
8. Corso Ercole I d"Este
Another very characteristic street! Look up and admire the beauty of the buildings around you! mong the various noteworthy palaces, the one that stands out the most is definitely the Palazzo dei Diamanti. Let's discover a "cool" story behind it!
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food

Tips for monuments, history and curiosities

Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, Ger, Fr)

Digital guide to visit the city by yourself

Exclusion

Ticket Castello Estense (not mandatory): 12€

A guide in person. The visit will be via digital guide

Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide

You'll be able to hear the audio through your speaker or, if you have them, through your headphones

Supplied by Walking Cap

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