Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator in Bologna, Italy
Bologna, Italy

Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator

Outty Ranking 62 4.6 · 12 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $394
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62/100

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Traveler rating

4.6/5

Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator worth booking?

Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator is a 8-hour experience in Bologna, Italy, from $394 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
62 / 100
Rating
4.6/5 (12)
Duration
8 hours
From
$394 per person

Dedicate the whole day to Ferrari legend and immerse yourself into its world! Our driver will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Bologna's city center or from Bologna train station if you arrive by train. You'll start with a free visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you can explore its history. Experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari Formula 1 single-seater simulator. Then, take a Ferrari-authorized shuttle bus on a guided tour of Fiorano Race Track and Enzo Ferrari Avenue. The guide provides insights into the factory's activities and history, but you can't see inside the factory, take pictures, or get off the shuttle. The panoramic tour is not accessible to children under 3 years old. After some free time for a snack or light lunch (30 minutes, meal not included), our driver will take you to the Ferrari Museum in Modena, the birthplace of Ferrari's founder. You'll have free time to visit before returning to Bologna.

What you get

    About this experience

    Dedicate the whole day to Ferrari legend and immerse yourself into its world! Our driver will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Bologna's city center or from Bologna train station if you arrive by train. You'll start with a free visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you can explore its history. Experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari Formula 1 single-seater simulator. Then, take a Ferrari-authorized shuttle bus on a guided tour of Fiorano Race Track and Enzo Ferrari Avenue. The guide provides insights into the factory's activities and history, but you can't see inside the factory, take pictures, or get off the shuttle. The panoramic tour is not accessible to children under 3 years old. After some free time for a snack or light lunch (30 minutes, meal not included), our driver will take you to the Ferrari Museum in Modena, the birthplace of Ferrari's founder. You'll have free time to visit before returning to Bologna.

    What's included

    Included

    • Skip-the-line entrance tickets to Ferrari Museums in Maranello and Modena
    • Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle (could be shared)
    • Guided shuttle tour of Fiorano track and along Viale Enzo Ferrari boulevard in the factory complex
    • Simulator experience inside Ferrari museum or inside one of our partners, based on availability
    • Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel in the city center or train station

    Not included

    • Lunch or any meal, you will have free time between activities to have snack at your charge
    • English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide

    What you'll see and do

    1. Bologna

      We will pickup you in the morning from your location in Bologna city center or at Bologna train station

      60 minutes here

    2. Museo Ferrari

      You will start your day with a free visit to Ferrari Museum in Maranello, and to learn something new about its history during your free visit to the museum.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Maranello

      You will be able to experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari Formula 1 single-seater simulator. The choice will be to drive on some of the most famous circuits: Monza, Barcelona, Silverstone, Imola, Nürbürgring, Zandvoort, SPA Francorchamps and Mugello.

      30 minutes here

    4. Museo Ferrari

      After which, a Ferrari-authorized shuttle bus takes you to a guided excursion inside the Fiorano Race Track and along Enzo Ferrari Avenue. The guide on board explains what activities take place within the various departments, also providing information about production and historical anecdotes about the life of the Ferrari factory from Enzo's time until now. Please note that it is never possible to see the factory inside, take pictures, and/or get off the shuttle during the tour. Panoramic tour is not accessible under 3 years old.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    5. Maranello

      You will have free time for a snack or a light lunch (30 minutes, meal is not included)

      30 minutes here

    6. Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari

      After, our driver will take you to Ferrari museum in Modena, the actual house where the founder of Ferrari was born. You will have a free time to visit the Museum before our driver will drive you back to Bologna.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    7. Bologna

      Drop off in Bologna

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Bologna

    Pickup from the main entrance of NH Bologna De La Gare Hotel, located in Piazza XX Settembre, just a 5-minute walk from Bologna Centrale train station. You'll need to reach the meeting point on your own.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Pickup from the main entrance of NH Bologna De La Gare Hotel, located in Piazza XX Settembre, just a 5-minute walk from Bologna Centrale train station. You'll need to reach the meeting point on your own.

    Options you can book

    • Pickup from Hotels in Bologna

      Pickup from Hotels in Bologna: Pickup from your location in Bologna city center, or the nearest accessible point if unreachable by vehicle. Pickup included

    • Pickup from Meeting Point Bo

      No Pickup from hotel: Please reach the meeting point in Bologna on your own, no pickup from your hotel is included in this option. Pickup from a Meeting point : Pickup from the main entrance of NH Bologna De La Gare Hotel, please reach the meeting point on your own.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 8 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Aurea Travel

    Know before you go

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In case if the Panoramic tour of the Fiorano Race Track is not available on the day selected, an alternative option / visit will be offered to you.
    • The order of visits and activities may be changed according to the availability.
    • The Panoramic Tour is completely different to the Ferrari Factory Tour, as factory visits are only available to clients and F1 sponsors. Visitors are not permitted to leave the shuttle bus, take photographs or video footage during the Panoramic Tour.
    • Shared transportation means that there could be other guests in the van, with a maximum of 8 passengers. The exact pickup time from your location will be communicated a day before via a separate message, please make sure to leave a cell number with any messenger that you actually use.
    • The rest of the time will be used for transportation
    • Please note that for simulator experience, the minimum passenger's height is 1.5m / 55 in., and max weight is 120 kg / 264 lb.
    • Panoramic tour is not accessible under 3 years old.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    12 verified traveler reviews for Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    briangN7208YS · September 2026

    Ferrari Immersion Day!

    This full day tour is the best way to fully immerse yourself in Ferrari in a single day. I booked a test drive separately to round out the experience, but this tour did not disappoint. Our friendly driver, Michael picked us up at our hotel and whisked us off to begin our day. He kept our group on schedule and helped translate when needed. Starting with the Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena, we got to learn a lot about the history of Enzo as well as the brand. Then to Maranello where we had skip the line tickets for the Factory Tour (by bus and unfortunately no photos are allowed for obvious reasons) which had a great tour guide who filled us in on all the workings of the factory as well as great Ferrari trivia. Then we had time in the Museo Ferrari where we continued the immersive Ferrari Experience. Too much there to describe, but it's definitely worth the visit. After a brief lunch break (when I snuck in my test drive of an F488 GTB) we went to an F1 Simulator where our group raced head to head - such a fun experience! I highly recommend this tour to get the most immersive Ferrari experience.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for such a detailed and enthusiastic review! We're thrilled the day gave you the full Ferrari immersion you were after, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Michael. Thanks for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Emilia-Romagna soon, there's always another engine to hear!

    via Tripadvisor

    Anjali_S · July 2026

    Waste of money..please skip

    This trip could have easily been completed in 4 hours. Our tour guide Kevin was very nice and professional. Considering the price of this experience, it didn't feel value for money. Factory tour was only a bus ride driving around the building and campus. The 2 museums was ok with lot of cars to see- nothing interactive. The most disappointing part of the tour that destroyed the overall experience was the simulator. They took us to an external site /warehouse kind of place, with no fan or AC in an extremely hot weather.The simulator for my daughter didn't even work . They didn't give any replacement on a different machine . That warehouse was very uncomfortable to stay so we disnt push either. It was so hot that we couldn't wait to just leave that place. So overall this tour was not a good experience nor any value for money. I wouldnt reccomend it.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear the experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify a few points. The factory tour is exactly as described on the tour page and in the pre-tour information sent the day before. Ferrari does not allow visitors inside the production facilities unless they are authorized clients, so the official factory shuttle tour is the only visit currently available. Regarding the museums, they are designed to showcase Ferrari's heritage through its historic and iconic cars rather than interactive attractions, which is exactly what many enthusiasts travel to Maranello or Modena to experience. As for the simulator venue, it is equipped with air conditioning, maintained at a comfortable level. The simulator cockpit itself cannot be air-conditioned, as it is a racing simulator rather than a road car. We are sorry one of the simulators experienced a technical issue. Had our driver been informed that the issue could not be resolved on site, he would have been happy to arrange another available simulator with the staff. We're pleased to hear Kevin's professionalism contributed positively to your day and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

    via Viator

    Steven_F · May 2026

    Ferrari tour

    Factory tour can be avoided as all you see is exterior of buildings. Museums were wonderful. On the simulator, use the automatic shifting rather than manual!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the museums and simulator. The factory visit is limited due to Ferrari’s privacy policies, but we appreciate your insight. Hope to welcome you again soon!

    via Viator

    Justina V · April 2026

    Recommend

    Didn't use simulator but still would recommend

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your review! We’re glad you’d still recommend the experience, even without having used the simulator. The museums and factory tour offer a great insight into Ferrari’s world. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again!

    via Tripadvisor

    P8786TYmarisal · September 2025

    Ferrari Modena-Maranello tour

    Hakim was a great driver, very patient and attentive. He made sure we fully appreciated our day. We would have prefered more time to enjoy the Maranello museum, there was so much to see, but very little time allocated to this portion of the tour. Perhaps allow people to tailor the programme to their preference. Overall it was a once in a lifetime, unforgettable experience ! Thank you again Hakim!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you had an unforgettable day and that Hakim helped make the experience special. We appreciate your feedback on the museum timing—it's something we'll take into consideration. Hope to welcome you again!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Aurea Travel, who run 12 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.1.

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    Why this scores 62

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)75
    Review evidence (18% weight)37
    Booking momentum (14% weight)28
    Value for money (12% weight)68
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)46
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bologna.

    How much does Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator cost?

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    Prices start at $394 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bologna usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bologna is not rushed.

    Is Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bologna, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator?

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    Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bologna can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bologna and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bologna within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Bologna?

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    On Outty we rank every Bologna experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato, Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days, Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Bologna?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Bologna?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator?

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    Included: Skip-the-line entrance tickets to Ferrari Museums in Maranello and Modena; Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle (could be shared); Guided shuttle tour of Fiorano track and along Viale Enzo Ferrari boulevard in the factory; Simulator experience inside Ferrari museum or inside one of our partners, based on availab; and Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel in the city center or train station. Not included: Lunch or any meal, you will have free time between activities to have snack at your charge; and English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 93 listed pickup locations in and around Bologna. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; and Panoramic tour is not accessible under 3 years old. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Bologna. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator?

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    Across 12 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Ferrari Full Day Tour: Museums, Factory tour and F1 Simulator?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Pickup from Hotels in Bologna, Pickup from Meeting Point Bo. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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