Tour

The Palio of Ferrara (8 Hours)

Tour Operator

ONIRIKOS

Ferrara, Italy

Valid for Travel Now Through: 22 Dec 2025

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The Palio of Ferrara is the most ancient one in the world and in addition to this is peculiar for its kind of ride that is joyful and so different from other warlike palio. In these last there are always enemy that you have to fight with the lance. This is a very important moment for the city: all the Contrade participate wearing dress of different colours to gain the “palio”, but also and over all, to make party and to remember the Renaissance, a period in which Ferrara was really a capital.

The Palio of Ferrara was institutionalized by Ferrara’s Commune in 1279. The statutes of 1287, first real group of rules promulgated by Ferrara’s Commune, decided that the Palio had to be ride two times a year: the 23rd of April as tribute to San Giorgio that is the patron of Ferrara, and the 15th of August as tribute to the Saint Virgin.

The rides of horses, donkeys, women, men for which everybody could participate under registration, had to take part in those days and under the eyes of the authorities of the city.

Onirikos offers you a unique opportunity to experience a true Italian heritage tradition.

During the day of the Palio with your professional English-speaking guide you will enjoy a full day of Palio related activities, before the final race in the evening.

Between local wine, food and a friendliest atmosphere, you will surely begin to understand how the Palio is more than just an horse race!

In the evening your professional guide will escort you to the traditional restaurant where you will enjoy an exclusive festive dinner.

Meals

None

Recommended Ages

12 and Above

Activity Level

Easy

Product Terms & Conditions

PAYMENT TERMS AND CANCELLATION CONDITIONS (general policy)

Please ALWAYS refer to the specific payments terms and cancellation policy clearly stated in the booking form. The payments terms and cancellation fees might depends on seasonality and on the specific service booked (i.e. an after hour private visit can be NON refundable already at the time of the booking)

Villa-Apartments Rental, Yacht Charter, Private Jet and Helicopter Charter:

- from time of confirmation to 121 days prior to arrival 30% of the total amount due is not refundable;

- between 120 and 61 days prior to arrival 60% of the total amount due is not refundable;

- from 60 days prior to arrival or in case of no show 100% of the total amount due is not refundable.

Hotel Bookings:

- from time of confirmation to 61 days prior to arrival 30% of the total amount due is not refundable;

- between 60 and 31 days prior to arrival 50% of the total amount due is not refundable;

- from 30 days prior to arrival or in case of no show 100% of the total amount due is not refundable.

Train, Flight, Ferry, Museum, Concerts, Events, Sports and Fashion show Tickets:

- 100% non refundable at the time of the booking.

All other services:

- from time of confirmation to 121 days prior to arrival no penalty will be charged;

- between 120 and 61 days prior to arrival 30% of the total amount due is not refundable;

- between 60 and 31 days prior to arrival 75% of the total amount due is not refundable;

- from 30 days prior to arrival or in case of no show 100% of the total amount due is not refundable.

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