Bologna: Ferrari, Pagani & Ducati Factory Tour with Lunch

Three legendary factories in one day: Ferrari, Pagani, and Ducati from Bologna

You visit three of Italy's most famous motor manufacturers in a single day without arranging transport, entry tickets, or timing yourself. The guide handles the route, the priority access means you skip the lines, and lunch is built in so you're not hunting for food between stops. The fixed 8.5-hour schedule is what makes a full Motor Valley day possible from Bologna.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Ferrari, Pagani, and Ducati Museums

• Pick up in Bologna
• Visit Ducati Museum and Factory
• Visit Ferrari Museum in Maranello
• Lunch with typical Italian flavors
• Visit Pagani Museum and Factory
• Tour ends around 17:00

The Experience

So you're standing in front of the actual Ducati assembly line in Borgo Panigale, and suddenly you realize you're watching the bikes you've only seen in photos being built by hand. The tour kicks off at 8:30 am from Bologna Central Station (or your hotel, or the airport if that's easier), and from there it's a straight shot into the Motor Valley. You'll spend the morning at the Ducati Museum and Factory, where the guide walks you through the whole operation: the history, the craftsmanship, the machines themselves lined up like they're about to race out the door. Closed shoes are mandatory on the factory floor, which sounds like a small thing until you're actually there and you get why.

After Ducati, you head to Maranello for the Ferrari Museum. This is the one everyone knows about, and yeah, it lives up to it, but what strikes you is how the museum is laid out to tell a story, not just show off cars. You're not rushing through. The guide gives you real context about each era, each model. Then there's lunch somewhere with actual local food, which matters more than you'd think after three hours of walking and looking. The pacing is tight but not frantic. Around midday you're heading south toward San Cesario sul Panaro for the Pagani Factory and Museum, which is smaller and stranger than the other two: Pagani makes maybe a handful of cars a year, and the whole operation feels like watching a jeweler work, not an assembly line.

The whole thing wraps around 5 pm, depending on traffic. You get priority entry at all three places, so you're not standing in queues while tour groups pile up behind you. The minivans are modern and comfortable, and the English-speaking guide stays with you the whole time. If you want to actually drive a Ferrari or run the F1 simulator, that's extra and you have to book it ahead. It's not something you just decide on the morning of. Groups max out at 15 people, which keeps it from feeling like you're herded through a factory tour with a hundred other tourists. Wear something neat-casual. They're not strict about it, but it's a heads-up that you're visiting working facilities, not just museums.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or station pickup in Bologna, transport by modern minivan or bus, priority entry to the Ducati Museum and Factory in Borgo Panigale, the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, and the Pagani Factory and Museum in San Cesario sul Panaro, an English-speaking guide for all factory visits, a lunch with typical Italian food, and return to your starting point around 5 pm.

Days and timesMon · Tue · Thu · Fri · 08:30

Ages18 to 85 years · 13 to 17 years · 6 to 12 years · Under 6 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Italian Factory Motor Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see three legendary Italian motor manufacturers in one day without arranging your own transport or timing: the fixed schedule and priority entry are what make a full Motor Valley experience possible in a single afternoon from Bologna.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

13 to 17 years; 6 to 12 years. Under 6: no ticket type, they can't be added to a booking.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is at 8:30 am from Bologna Central Station, your hotel, or the airport. The tour ends around 5 pm, depending on traffic.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch with typical Italian food is included in the tour price.

Do I need to book the Ferrari test drive in advance?

Yes. If you want to drive a Ferrari or try the F1 simulator, you must arrange it well before your tour date. Both have an additional cost paid on the day.

What's the group size?

Maximum 15 people per booking.

Do I need to wear anything specific?

Smart casual dress is recommended. Closed shoes are mandatory for the Ducati Factory tour for safety reasons.

Is there waiting time at the museums and factories?

No. Priority entry is included, so you skip the standard queues.

What if the factories aren't available on my date?

Booking confirmation depends on factory availability due to high visitor numbers. Confirm your date as early as possible.

What's included in the price?

Pickup from Bologna, all entrance tickets to the three factories and museums, English guide, lunch, and transport by modern minivan or bus.