Looking for tour from Florence to Ducati Factory

I'm vacationing in Florence, Italy in a couple of months and want to tour the Ducati Factory and Museum. I know I could rent a car and drive the hour trip but prefer to leave the driving to someone else. Anyone know of a registered tour company that organizes such a day trip? Thank you.

it's only a bit more than an hour, i'd recommend you get a car and drive by yourself. THen you can go downtown Bologna afterwards, better food and less Tourists, but a lot of Students and nice views, too.

Just make sure that you don't go in August, Ducati is closed then.

Ask me how i know.

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when you're in florence you can also ask the tourists office for bus trips or public transport (train?) but i'd really advise you to get a car...

You will need to contact the factory for a permit. If you are late for your time slot you will not be allowed in ask me how I know?!!!
Do not go on a Monday as the Ducati shop across the road from the factory is closed !
I was very angry when I missed the time due to huge thunder storm and torrential rain, I left Verona at 6.30am never made it!! Traffic in and around is horrendous , so I went across to the 'sweet shop' and that was closed so I shot off in temper and left poor Michael behind ... Tears of frustration trickling down my face. I had been racing at 70-80 in the storm trying to make up time and the roads were still uneven cracked due to the earthquake

Did the tour last September. Fantastic. Like the Duchess said, you need to schedule your tour with Ducati ahead of time. As for transportation, the train worked great for us. Get off at the Borgo Panigale station and take the 10 min. taxi. If you have luggage, store it at the station. Slam dunk.

Have a blast!

Fixed it for them.....



Can you believe that I haven't used MSpaint in 20+ years?

+1 , that's funny....

It was a really great experience! Hard to believe ALL Ducati's come out of that little factory with only 5 production lines.

Here's the link for directions and to book a time slot: Ducati location and directions information to visit us

My wife and I are also going on vacation to Italy in a few months and are planning on taking the Ducati Factory/Museum tour. Those of you that have gone, about how long does the tour take, or how much time should we allocate to getting the full Ducati Factory/Museum experience?

I went there a week ago. Nice guided tour of the factory and museum.

Here is the confirmation they sent me. You must book it online in advance because it is a guided tour. There were at least 12 others on my tour. The tour guided was very passionate too. Photos are not allowed inside the Factory portion of the tour but fine inside the museum. I saw them roll the 1199 SL into the dyno room to test.

DATE: June 10th 2014
MEETING POINT TIME: 9.15am
NUMBER OF PEOPLE: 2
LANGUAGE: English

Please bring this mail with you.

Address: Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.,Via Ducati 3-40132 Bologna-Italy.

Please wait for the tour guide to welcome you at the gate.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BELOW:

1 Maximum punctuality is required. In case of delay the access to the plant will be denied.
2 Duration of tour: 75 minutes (approximately 45 minutes for the factory and 30 minutes for the museum tour).
3 The entrance will be denied to a number of people exceeding the one agreed at the moment of reservation.
4 It is strictly forbidden to use cameras inside the factory, whereas it is allowed in the museum.
5 Parking: Ducati motorbikes only are allowed to enter the company.
6 The company is not provided with locker rooms/cloakrooms.
7 Museum Bookshop: open Monday to Friday. Factory Store: open Tuesday to Saturday. 200 mt. far from the company.

For further information about fares and payment options please click here Ducati location and directions information to visit us

If you would like more information about tours and our company please refer to the tour FAQ by clicking here Ducati location and directions information to visit us


Ducati Motor Holding reserves its right to change duration, content and program or cancel the discovery tour in case of changes in production and other special circumstances.


Alessandra Gallerani
INFOTOUR Servizio prenotazione tour guidati

Ducati Motor Holding spa
Via Cavalieri Ducati, 3
40132 Bologna, Italy
Tel. +39 051 6413 343 (lu-ve 10-11 14-16)
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