Bologna: Ferrari & Lamborghini Museums with F1 Simulator

Four Supercar Museums & an F1 Simulator in One Day Through Motor Valley

You visit four world-class supercar museums in a single day—Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari, Lamborghini, and the Ferruccio Lamborghini collection—with skip-the-line entry to each. You get a hands-on F1 simulator session at the Ferrari Museum, something most tours don't include. Round-trip transport from Bologna is arranged, and groups stay small (max 8), so you're never waiting in lines or fighting crowds between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Admire historic Ferrari cars
• Test skills in F1 simulator
• Visit Enzo Ferrari Museum
• Explore Lamborghini Museum
• See Ferruccio Lamborghini collection

The Experience

"So which one are you more nervous about—the simulator or the Lamborghini?" Your guide asks this as the van pulls out of Bologna toward Maranello, and you realize you haven't thought past the first museum. The Ferrari Museum comes first, and it's the kind of place where you stop talking because the cars do it for you. The Prancing Horse collection spans decades—Formula 1 machines that won championships, prototypes that never made it to production, the whole lineage of what made Ferrari Ferrari. You've got skip-the-line access, which means you're inside while the regular queue is still forming outside. After the exhibits, you move to the F1 simulator. It's mounted in the museum itself, and the thing is genuinely disorienting—the wheel responds like it's real, the g-forces shift your weight, and you realize very quickly that driving a Ferrari at race speed is nothing like the video games.

Then you're back in the van heading to Modena, where the Enzo Ferrari Museum sits like a monument to one man's obsession. The building itself was designed around Enzo's birthplace, and the multimedia setup inside is slick—concept cars, rare prototypes, the whole story of how he thought about speed and design. You move through it at your own pace, no rush, and the group stays small (max 8 people), so it never feels crowded. After Modena, it's on to Sant'Agata Bolognese for the Lamborghini MUDETEC Museum. This is where the raging bull's evolution lives—the Miura that started it all, the Countach that defined the '80s, the modern Aventador. The Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum comes next, a separate space dedicated to the founder himself and the experimental models that show how he pushed the brand's boundaries. Skip-the-line tickets get you straight in at both, which saves hours of standing around.

The whole day is built around not having to think about logistics. Round-trip transportation from Bologna (or Modena or Florence if that's where you're based) is included, so you're not navigating between three different cities or figuring out parking. The van is comfortable, the driver knows the route, and the timing is coordinated so you're not rushing between stops or sitting idle. If the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum happens to be closed for a private event, they swap in the Pagani Museum instead—same level of rare machinery, different story. The order of visits can shift depending on the day, but you'll hit all four museums and the simulator no matter what. Bring comfortable shoes because you're walking through a lot of floor space, and if you're planning to do the simulator, you need to be at least 1.5 meters tall and under 120 kilograms.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line tickets to Ferrari Museum in Maranello.
• F1 driving simulator session at the Ferrari Museum.
• skip-the-line tickets to Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena.
• skip-the-line tickets to Lamborghini MUDETEC Museum.
• skip-the-line tickets to Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum.
• round-trip transportation from Bologna, Modena, or Florence in a comfortable van.
• semi-private group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Aurea Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see all four major supercar museums in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing between locations—the small group size and coordinated schedule are what make visiting four museums possible in a single outing.

Top questions

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs a full day. Exact duration depends on traffic and how long you spend in each museum, but plan for roughly 8–10 hours from pickup to return.

Is the F1 simulator included?

Yes. The simulator session at the Ferrari Museum is included in the tour—it's not an add-on.

Can I do this tour if I'm visiting Florence instead of Bologna?

Yes. Round-trip transportation is available from Bologna, Modena, or Florence, so pickup can be arranged from any of those cities.

What happens if one of the museums is closed?

If the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum is closed due to a private event, the tour includes a visit to the Pagani Museum instead, which showcases similarly rare and innovative supercars.

Are there height or weight restrictions for the simulator?

Yes. You must be at least 1.5 meters (55 inches) tall and weigh no more than 120 kilograms (264 pounds) to participate in the F1 simulator.

How many people are in the group?

Groups are kept small—a maximum of 8 participants per tour.

Do I need to book the museums separately, or is entry included?

Skip-the-line tickets to all four museums are included in the tour price. You don't need to arrange or pay for entry separately.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended, since you'll be walking through multiple museums across different locations.