2-Hour Ferrara Bike Tour through the UNESCO Historic Center

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cycle through Ferrara's UNESCO-listed historic center
• 02 Visit the Cathedral of San Giorgio and the extraordinary Este Castle
• 03 Ride through the narrow alleys of the Jewish Ghetto and Via delle Volte
• 04 See Palazzo dei Diamanti and its 8,000 pyramid-shaped stones

Explore Ferrara by bike on a short guided ride through its Renaissance streets and UNESCO-listed historic center. Visit the Cathedral of San Giorgio, cycle through the narrow alleys of the Jewish Ghetto and Via delle Volte, and stop at the extraordinary Este Castle in the heart of the city. You'll also reach Palazzo dei Diamanti, famed for the more than 8,000 pyramid-shaped stones that cover its facade.

Ride through the narrow alleys of the Jewish Ghetto, a community embraced and protected by the Estensi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ferrara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bike Through Ferrara's Historic Center

• Start your ride and visit the River Po with your Ferrara tour guide.

• Head towards the incredible Cathedral of San Giorgio and witness a UNESCO heritage site.

• Ride through the narrow alleys of the Jewish Ghetto, a community embraced and protected by the Estensi. See Via delle Volte, an ancient medieval center of the city.

• Stop at the Este Castle, an extraordinary fortress that stands in the city center.

• Continue to Palazzo dei Diamanti, which gets its name from the more than 8,000 pyramid-shaped stones used for its cladding.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Ferrara tour guide

• Radio guides/headsets

• City bike

• Helmet

• Raincoat

What's Not Included

• Return train ticket Bologna/Ferrara not included

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes, sunscreen in summer, and gloves in winter are recommended.

Know before you go

• The tour starts daily at 9:30 am and 5:00 pm and lasts approximately 2 and a half hours.

• The tour is confirmed with a minimum of 4 participants. If this number is not reached, you will be contacted to reschedule or receive a reimbursement.

• Children on a child seat join the tour free of charge.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• The tour runs rain or shine. If the weather is extremely bad, the tour will be rescheduled or transformed into a walking tour.

• Pricing:

  • EUR 39 per adult, EUR 29 per child (minimum 4 persons; infants 0-5 years old free of charge; child price applies to ages 6-12).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Piazza della Cattedrale, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy

Tour start

Piazza della Cattedrale, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.