Bologna: Ferrari Museums & F1 Simulator Full Day

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You'll sit in an F1 simulator at the Ferrari Museum, then ride the Fiorano track from a shuttle bus.

You visit two Ferrari Museums with skip-the-line access, drive an F1 simulator on a circuit of your choice, and tour the Fiorano track from a shuttle bus with factory insights. Hotel or train station pickup and drop-off are included, along with all-day transportation in an air-conditioned van. Bring your height (minimum 1.5m) and weight (max 120kg) for the simulator, and note that children under 3 cannot ride the panoramic tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ferrari museums and factory tour

• Pickup from Bologna hotel or station
• Visit Ferrari Museum in Maranello
• Drive Ferrari F1 simulator
• Guided shuttle tour of Fiorano Race Track
• Free time for snack or light lunch
• Visit Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena
• Return to Bologna

The Experience

The day starts with a pickup from your Bologna hotel or train station, then a drive south to Maranello where the Ferrari Museum waits. You get skip-the-line entry and time to walk through on your own: no rush, no guide talking over the displays. The museum itself is free to explore at your pace, which means you can linger on the cars that grab you and move through the rest faster.

Then comes the part that stays with you: the F1 simulator. You're in a single-seater cockpit, choosing from eight famous circuits (Monza, Barcelona, Silverstone, Imola, Nürbürgring, Zandvoort, Spa-Francorchamps, or Mugello), and you drive. It's not a video game. It's a proper racing rig that feels like the real thing. After that, a Ferrari-authorized shuttle takes you around the Fiorano Race Track and along Enzo Ferrari Avenue, the boulevard that runs through the factory complex. The guide on the bus explains what happens in each department and tells stories about Enzo's time and how the factory evolved, but you stay on the shuttle the whole time: no getting off, no photos allowed. It's a panoramic tour, not a factory walk-through, which is important to know upfront.

You get 30 minutes free for a snack or light lunch (not included in the price), then the driver takes you to Modena to visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum, where the founder was born. You have free time to look around before heading back to Bologna. The whole day is about eight to nine hours of driving and activities combined, shared transportation with up to eight passengers, and the pickup time gets confirmed the day before via message.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line entrance tickets to both the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena.
• all-day transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle (shared, up to 8 passengers).
• F1 simulator experience on your choice of eight famous circuits.
• guided shuttle tour of the Fiorano Race Track and Enzo Ferrari Avenue with factory insights.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Bologna city center or at Bologna train station.

Days and timesMon–Sat · 2 departure times, from 08:20 to 08:30 · season until 30 Dec

AgesAges 11+ · Under 11

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “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 n…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Aurea Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to experience Ferrari without arranging transport between Bologna and two museums 40 kilometers apart, and if you're curious about the factory and the simulator but don't need a walk-through of the production floor: the shuttle tour and museum access are what make a full day possible without a private guide.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Under 11.

Can I take photos during the Fiorano track tour?

No. Photography and video are not permitted during the panoramic shuttle tour of the track and factory complex.

Is lunch included in the price?

No. You get 30 minutes free time for a snack or light lunch, but the meal is not included. You'll need to buy it yourself.

What circuits can I choose for the F1 simulator?

You can drive on Monza, Barcelona, Silverstone, Imola, Nürburgring, Zandvoort, Spa-Francorchamps, or Mugello.

Will I see inside the Ferrari factory?

No. The panoramic tour is from a shuttle bus only. You cannot enter the factory building, get off the bus, or take photos. Factory visits are only for clients and F1 sponsors.

What time will I be picked up?

The exact pickup time is confirmed the day before via message. Make sure to provide a cell phone number where you can be reached.

What is the minimum height for the F1 simulator?

The minimum height is 1.5 meters (55 inches), and the maximum weight is 120 kg (264 lbs).

Can I choose which museum to visit first?

The order of visits may change depending on availability, but the standard itinerary starts with Maranello, then Modena.