Ferrara Highlights Kids Tour with a Local Guide

Ferrara, IT
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Highlights

  • Explore the Jewish area, one of the largest and best preserved in Italy
  • Visit the impressive red-brick Estense castle, once a defensive fortress
  • Experience the beautiful Medieval square of Piazza Trento e Trieste
  • Discover the Museum of the Cathedral and its rich collections
  • Engage in interactive activities with your kids while learning about the history of Ferrara

Meeting Point

Our guide will wait near the Savonarola statue with a sign with your last name.

Meeting point

44121 Ferrara, Province of Ferrara , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

Ghetto Ebraico

Walking through the ancient via delle Volte you will reach the Jewish area, one of the largest and best preserved in Italy, the Jews of Ferrara were not forced to live in the quarter until the beginning of the seventeenth century. The Este family in fact embraced the Jews community and the city was a center of Italian and European Judaism.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Castello Estense

The heart of the city is based around the impressive red-brick Estense castle, over the centuries the need for a defensive fortress with drawbridge and moats receded and the castle was gradually converted into an impressive residence, Lucrezia Borgia herself lived here; an elevated covered passageway, which still exists, joined the military building to the main family residence, the current Town hall.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
3

Piazza Trento e Trieste

Explore this beautiful Medieval square, center of the city, where you will find the cathedral and the town hall

Duration 20 minutes
4

Museo della Cattedrale

Explore the beutiful Museum of the Cathedral and its rich collections.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    Please note that Este Castle is not open to the public from June 2025 until further notice.
Provided by Raphael Tours & Events

What our experts say

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    Visit the Estense Castle after the tour.
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    Enjoy gelato at Gelateria La Romana nearby.
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    Check out the Jewish Ghetto's history.
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    Bring comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Public transport options are close by.

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