Ferrara Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

4.5 (54 reviews) Ferrara, Italy
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Duration2h - 3h
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 104 travelers

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!

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What's included

  • 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
  • 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!

What to expect

  1. Via delle Volte
    20m
    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.
  2. Ghetto Ebraico
    10m
    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!
  3. Piazza Trento e Trieste
    10m
    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.
  4. Ferrara Cathedral
    15m
    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!
  5. 20m
    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!
  6. Castello Estense
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    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€
  7. Rotonda Foschini
    5m
    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!
  8. Corso Ercole I d"Este
    15m
    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!

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

We will finish in these beautiful and relaxing gardens!

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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