Ferrari museum tour with lunch & hotel pickup Modena

Summary

Spend a day exploring Ferrari museums, factory sights, and local flavors

You’ll follow Ferrari’s story from Modena to Maranello with a local guide, see legendary cars up close, ride past the Fiorano track, and share a two-course lunch in an Emilia farmhouse. Between museum halls and laughter over wine, you’ll feel both history and horsepower — moments you’ll remember long after you leave Italy.

What’s the experience like?

“You know what Enzo Ferrari’s favorite color was?” our guide Marco asked as we stepped into the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena. I shrugged (red, obviously?), but he just grinned and pointed at a pale yellow car gleaming under the skylight. Turns out, it’s Modena yellow — the city’s color. The museum itself felt almost hushed, except for the low hum of a video looping Enzo’s voice. I could smell engine oil somewhere faintly mixed with espresso from the café. We wandered through old photos and prototypes, Marco telling stories about Enzo’s stubbornness — apparently he never actually drove his own cars on public roads.

The drive to Maranello was quick, maybe half an hour? Hard to say because I kept staring out at the fields and little clusters of houses. At the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, there were kids pressing their noses to glass cases full of F1 trophies. Our group joined the panoramic bus tour around the Fiorano track — you can’t go inside the actual factory (I’d wondered), but seeing test cars zip by behind fences was surreal. The guide switched between English and Italian without missing a beat; she waved at a mechanic who waved back, grease on his hands. I tried to catch every word but got distracted by that engine sound echoing off the walls.

Lunch was at this farmhouse outside town — not fancy, just honest food. Homemade tagliatelle with ragù and then pork with balsamic glaze (I asked for seconds). There was one older couple from Milan at our table who argued about which region made better Lambrusco. The wine tasted earthy and cold after all that walking. Someone’s phone buzzed but nobody checked it; we were too busy laughing about how none of us could pronounce “Fiorano” right (Li laughed when I tried to say it in Mandarin — probably butchered it). On the way back to Modena, I realized my shoes smelled faintly like grass from where we’d walked outside during lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ferrari Museums and Panoramic Tour

• Visit Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena
• Visit Ferrari Museum in Maranello
• Panoramic tour of Maranello track
• Typical 2-course lunch in farmhouse

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Ferrari museum tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in this day trip.

What museums are visited on this day trip from Modena?

The tour includes entry to both the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena and the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.

Is lunch provided during the Ferrari tour?

Yes, a typical two-course lunch with wine is included at a local farmhouse.

Can children join the panoramic bus tour of Fiorano track?

No, children under 3 years old cannot join the panoramic bus tour.

What happens if the panoramic tour isn’t available?

If unavailable, it will be replaced with an F1 Simulator experience for 10 minutes.

How long does it take to travel between Modena and Maranello?

The drive is about 30 minutes between Modena and Maranello.

Are guides available in English during this private tour?

Yes, authorized guides provide commentary in English during your visit.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entry tickets for both Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena and Ferrari Museum in Maranello, a guided shuttle ride around Fiorano track or simulator experience if needed, plus a traditional two-course lunch with water and wine at a countryside farmhouse before heading back to your hotel.