Venice to Motor Valley: Ferrari & Lamborghini Day Trip

From Venice to Modena for Ferraris, Lamborghinis, pasta and laughter

You’ll ride from Venice with a local guide through Italy’s Motor Valley, exploring both Ferrari and Lamborghini museums—and if you want, their factory floor too. Expect real Bolognese pasta for lunch near Modena and plenty of stories along the way. You’ll feel part of something bigger than just engines and speed—it’s about family pride and small surprises.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from Piazzale Roma in Venice by your English-speaking guide Caterina, entry tickets for both Ferrari Museum in Modena and Lamborghini Museum (with optional factory tour), round-trip private transfer through Italy’s Motor Valley region, plus a homemade Bolognese lunch at Ristorante Da Taiadèla—with dietary needs happily handled before heading back to Venice in the evening.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Ferrari and Lamborghini museums

• Pick up at Piazzale Roma
• Drive to Enzo Ferrari Museum, Modena
• Free time to explore Ferrari Museum
• Enjoy a drink at Ferrari Museum
• Drive to Lamborghini headquarters
• Have special Bolognese lunch
• Visit Automobili Lamborghini Headquarters
• Prepare for Lamborghini Factory tour
• Tour Lamborghini Aventador and Huracan assembly lines
• Depart for Venice
• Arrive in Venice

The Experience

“Don’t worry, you’ll get your coffee soon,” Caterina grinned as we shuffled into her van at Piazzale Roma. I was still half-awake but the idea of seeing the Ferrari Museum in Modena had me buzzing anyway. The drive out of Venice was quiet—just that soft hum of Italian radio and the smell of someone’s almond pastry (not mine, sadly). It took about an hour and a half before we rolled into Modena, where everything suddenly felt sharper: red banners, polished hoods, even the air. Inside the museum I wandered off for a bit—there’s something about seeing Enzo’s signature on an engine block that makes you pause. Our guide let us roam around (and yes, there was espresso waiting).

I didn’t expect lunch to be such a highlight. We ended up at this place called Ristorante Da Taiadèla, just a stone’s throw from the Lamborghini Museum. The chef came out to ask if anyone needed gluten-free or veggie options—felt weirdly personal in a good way. My lasagna was so rich I almost forgot about cars for a second. There was this moment when Caterina told us how her dad used to sneak her into car shows as a kid—she laughed when she said it, like she still couldn’t believe it happened.

The Lamborghini HQ is pure theater: glass walls, yellow badges everywhere, people moving with this quiet urgency. If you’ve booked the factory tour (we did), they walk you right past the Aventador and Huracán assembly lines—honestly surreal watching those machines come together under all that bright white light. I tried to pronounce “Lamborghini” with an Italian accent; Caterina nearly choked on her water laughing at me. I still think about that view through the window—the curve of those cars against afternoon sun—and how for a second nobody said anything at all.

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Venice to Motor Valley?

The tour lasts roughly 9 hours including travel time between Venice and Modena/Bologna.

Is lunch included in this Ferrari & Lamborghini day trip?

Yes, lunch at Ristorante Da Taiadèla near the Lamborghini Museum is included.

Can vegetarians or people with allergies be accommodated?

Yes, vegetarian, gluten-free or other dietary requirements can be requested at lunch.

Are factory tours always available?

No, Lamborghini factory tours are closed during August 7-28 and December 22-January 8.

Is hotel pickup included from Venice?

No hotel pickup; meeting point is Piazzale Roma in Venice at 9:15 am.

Which museums are visited on this day trip?

The tour includes Ferrari Museum in Modena and Lamborghini Museum; Ducati or Maserati can be added by request.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Yes, children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; infant seats available if needed.

What time do we return to Venice?

You arrive back in Venice around 6:30 pm depending on traffic conditions.