Este Castle (Castello Estense) Tours and Tickets

Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of Ferrara that includes tastings of local specialties such as "cappellacci alla zucca" (pumpkin-filled pasta), charcuterie, cheese, wine, and gelato. Begin at Rotonda Foschini, a quaint square with a circular layout. Enjoy the local vibe as you explore. Then, wander through Piazzetta S. Anna, a charming square with historic buildings and cozy cafes. Take a break at a local osteria to sample a delicious charcuterie board with regional meats and bread, paired with a fine Emilia-Romagna wine. Visit the impressive exterior of Castello Estense, a medieval fortress, before heading to a local restaurant to taste "cappellacci alla zucca." Stroll along Via delle Volte, a picturesque medieval street. Pass by the Biblioteca Ariostea, a beautiful library, and end your tour in the lively Piazza Trento e Trieste. Conclude with a refreshing gelato.

The three centuries of Este domination, when the court of Ferrara was among the most refined and cultured in Europe, without erasing the medieval Romanesque-Gothic grandeur, have left a profound humanistic imprint on the city. You will walk among wonderfully frescoed churches, castles and palaces.

Discover the Italian city of Ferrara with a private walking tour. Meet your guide at a central meeting point and set out on a city stroll to see top landmarks including Castello Estense, the Ferrara Cathedral, and Piazza del Municipio. Learn about the culture, history, and food of Ferrara during this walking tour. The itinerary can also be customized according to your interests.

Considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance cities in Italy, Ferrara is recognized by UNESCO for its rich architectural heritage. Get an in-depth look at the city’s medieval and Renaissance gems in just hours with this private walking tour. Skip the guidebook and enjoy your guide’s insights into the history and architecture of the Estense Castle and former Jewish Ghetto, among other top sights.

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Explore the UNESCO-listed city center of Ferrara with a private guide, who’s focused on your sole group. Offering a more personal experience, the tour is perfect for those who are looking for greater interaction with a guide. You’ll not just see the sights of the city, you’ll also learn the city history as you admire landmarks such as Castello Estense, Ferrara Cathedral, and more.

Ferrara, city of Renaissance and UNESCO World Heritage, has a very old history about food traditions, started with the Este family in the XVI Century. A food tour in Ferrara is the best way for discovering the main monuments of this wonderful city: the beautiful Estense Castle, the Cathedral and the Ducale Palace, Schifanoia Palace, the urbanistic project Addizione Erculea. During a Food Tour in Ferrara, accompanied by local expert guides and escorts, you will have the opportunity to find out all the secrets about its food excellences and old traditions: ricciola, a salty dough for breakfast; pasticcio di maccheroni; pumpkin’s cappellacci (tortelloni); salami of Ferrara; coppia, typical bread; pampapato and tenerina, chocolate cakes; Fortana, local wine.

For years, every Sunday, in our house, all our friends have gathered to be together. I would like to offer our guests, through the kitchen, the same warmth and conviviality of every Sunday, which only gathering in front of a table can create.

Make the most of your time by stretching your sightseeing hours into the evening with this night tour of Ferrara. Follow your guide on foot to take in the city’s highlights without the daytime crowds, learning about gems like the cathedral, Estense Castle, and historic Town Hall—all picturesquely lit. Stroll through atmospheric corners of the old town, Jewish Ghetto, and Via delle Volte, with plenty of time to stop and snap photos.

Soar up, up and away on a hot air balloon ride over the hills of Emilia-Romagna. The experience includes pickup and drop-off from Bologna, and the ride takes in sights of the region’s vineyard-speckled valleys and castles such as Castello Estense of Ferrara — a moated fortress with a drawbridge. Cap the experience with a glass of sparkling wine, and then relax on the journey back to Bologna. The hot air balloon holds up to five people in addition to the pilot.