Embark on a 2.5-hour kid-friendly walking tour of Ferrara’s Renaissance architecture. Explore historic monuments and palaces while engaging in interactive activities with your family.
Embark on a 2.5-hour kid-friendly walking tour of Ferrara’s Renaissance architecture. Explore historic monuments and palaces while engaging in interactive activities with your family.
- Ghetto Ebraico di Ferrara - Strolling along the historic Via delle Volte leads to the Jewish quarter, one of Italy’s largest and most well-preserved. The Jewish community in Ferrara was not required to reside in this area until the early 1600s. The Este family warmly welcomed the Jewish community, making the city a hub for Italian and European…
- Ghetto Ebraico di Ferrara - Strolling along the historic Via delle Volte leads to the Jewish quarter, one of Italy’s largest and most well-preserved. The Jewish community in Ferrara was not required to reside in this area until the early 1600s. The Este family warmly welcomed the Jewish community, making the city a hub for Italian and European Judaism.
- Castello Estense - At the city’s core stands the magnificent red-brick Estense Castle. Over time, the necessity for a defensive fortress with a drawbridge and moats diminished, and the castle was transformed into a grand residence. Lucrezia Borgia herself resided here; a still-existing elevated covered passageway connected the military structure to the main family residence, now the Town Hall.
- Piazza Trento e Trieste - Discover this stunning medieval square, the city’s center, where the cathedral and town hall are located.
- Museo della Cattedrale - Visit the beautiful Museum of the Cathedral and its extensive collections.
- Kid-friendly tour
- Private local guide
- Kid-friendly tour
- Private local guide
- Pick up / drop off
- Entrance tickets
- Pick up / drop off
- Entrance tickets
Ferrara is often regarded as an ideal city, with its design being the product of careful urban planning, completed and executed in 1492. This town embodies the humanist vision of the ideal city and stands as the only fully realized Renaissance planned town.
With this in mind, it’s a must to bring your family on a tour of the city’s most significant…
Ferrara is often regarded as an ideal city, with its design being the product of careful urban planning, completed and executed in 1492. This town embodies the humanist vision of the ideal city and stands as the only fully realized Renaissance planned town.
With this in mind, it’s a must to bring your family on a tour of the city’s most significant monuments and palaces to delve into their history and explore the area.
On this 2.5-hour family-friendly walking tour, a knowledgeable guide will bring Ferrara’s history to life, engaging all participants with quizzes, trivia, and fascinating commentary. You’ll not only visit stunning landmarks like the Estense Castle, the Town Hall, and the Palazzo dei Diamanti, but you’ll also experience the emotions that still linger in these historic buildings while enjoying interactive activities with your children.
This promises to be a wonderful adventure to share with your children and family!
- Please note that Este Castle is not open to the public from June 2025 until further notice.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
