Ferrara Walking Tour: Discover Monuments, History & Local Flavors

Highlights

• Self-Guided Ferrara Tour
• Castello Estense & Historic Center
• Local Flavors & Authentic Dining

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Via delle Volte

   20min

   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. 2

   Ghetto Ebraico

   10min

   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. 3

   Piazza Trento e Trieste

   10min

   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. 4

   Ferrara Cathedral

   15min

   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. 5

   Stop 5

   20min

   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. 6

   Castello Estense

   1h

   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. 7

   Rotonda Foschini

   5min

   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. 8

   Corso Ercole I d"Este

   15min

   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!

Before you go

Location