Yes, you can test drive a Ferrari anywhere in the world, but to drive a Ferrari in Italy—its motherland on a race track or through the rolling hills of Tuscany is something completely special than anywhere else.
The Ferrari Enzo is my absolute favorite car. I always dreamed of driving a Ferrari in Italy, and I am so happy we made it come true. If you love Ferrari or are a car fanatic, add this thrilling experience to your Italy itinerary. Here are two ways you can drive a Ferrari in Italy.
2 Ways of Driving a Ferrari in Italy
Do you feel the need, the need for speed?!? Visitors yearning to drive a Ferrari in Italy can achieve this in two different ways – test drive on the open road or burn rubber on a racetrack. You really cannot go wrong with either choice. At the end of your driving experience, we bet your heart will be pounding and your hands shaking – mine sure did.
Driving a Ferrari on the Open Road
The two most popular cities to drive a Ferrari on the open road in Italy are Maranello and Florence. The options are almost endless, you can drive a Ferrari for a duration of 2 miles (4km) to almost 14 miles (22km) or 10 minutes up to 2 hours! During your test drive, there will be an expert instructor guiding you through the rolling hills and winding roads of Italy. Hopefully watching out for police officers too, though we were told that the police typically let Ferraris go – that’s Italy for you! The longer your test drive, the longer your guided route will be. In some Ferrari models, you are also able to have an additional guest in the car (prices may occur).
Driving a Ferrari in Italy on the open road is for drivers wanting that luxury feel. Though you are driving in a sports car that can reach up to 208 mph, chances are you may not be reaching top speed because of the winding roads. However, you will be driving in Italy surrounded by beautiful landscapes. So, I guarantee it will be the most blissful drive of your entire life.
Driving a Ferrari on a Race Track
For those wanting the most thrilling Ferrari experience, you need to drive on a race track. So pack your racing gloves because this motorsport experience is an adrenaline rush on steroids!
After a perfect day in Milan, we chose to fulfill my dream of driving a Ferrari in Italy at a racetrack just south of the city. So, with that said, after enjoying a full day of sightseeing in Milan, driving a Ferrari at a nearby racetrack is the perfect way to finish a trip to Milan.
Driving a Ferrari in Italy on one of their many beautiful racetracks are for thrill seekers and car racing lovers. Though you have the track to yourself, driving on a racetrack is a completely different feeling than the open road. The open road is calm, whereas the racetrack is exhilarating. When you are driving on the racetrack, you are not only driving a Ferrari in Italy, but you are also learning how to drive like a professional. Furthermore, you get to accelerate on the straightaways and truly feel the speed.
My Ferrari Driving Experience in Italy
We booked my Ferrari driving experience with Racing in Italy at the Castelletto Circuit – Motodromo Autodromo. The experience includes a 30-minute briefing of the racecourse, 1 lap in the passenger seat with the instructor driving, 3 laps driving the Ferrari 458 yourself and a video of your experience. The expert instructors do an excellent job of teaching the drivers how to drive on a racetrack. I learned very quickly that it is not just about turning the wheel in the right direction but strategically braking and turning properly at every corner.
My instructor, Oren, drove the first few turns slowly so that I could learn and see the proper driving techniques. Then he drove fast, and it was a lot of fun being in the passenger seat. After our first lap, I got into the driver seat and my real fun began. The first lap was all about getting acquainted and the jitters out. During every turn, Oren would guide me with the driving lingo so that I was properly making my sharp turns. The second time around I had a real groove going and by the third
The straightaway is the best part of the track because you floor it until you have to brake. I was able to easily break 100mph within seconds! Surprinsgly, making the turns while driving fast was just as fun as accelerating on the straightaway. Overall, the Castelletto Circuit was a great course, it’s a 1.2mile (2km) racetrack with 16 turns and a single 450meter straightaway. My only wish is that the straightaway was longer because I wanted more SPEED!
This was without a doubt, the most exhilarating experience of my life. When I was driving on the racetrack and flooring it after my turns, the sound of the Ferrari’s engine sounded like music to my ears. The adrenaline rush from the speed of the Ferrari alone was also very addicting. I cannot recommend this experience of driving a Ferrari in Italy at a racetrack enough. I walked away feeling like a pro.
The Cherry on Top
Another dream of mine had always been to model with a Ferrari supercar. What can I say? I LOVE Ferraris! So, in addition to the best driving experience, I was also able to have a photo shoot with my Ferrari 458. My modeling career started and ended that day. Racing in Italy does a phenomenal job creating a personal experience for their guests.
Their package rate for this driving experience is very reasonable and worth every penny. I left Racing in Italy with one of the biggest smiles of my life and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Bonus Lap – Visiting the Ferrari Museums
If you are like me and cannot get enough of Ferraris, then we recommend visiting the Ferrari Museums. There are two – one in Maranello and one in Modena. The museums are very close to each other, only 25 minutes away by car. So it is easy to enjoy both museums to make the most out of your ultimate Ferrari experience in Italy. You can visit on a day trip from Bologna, Florence, Milan, or Venice. Furthermore, you can also combine your Ferrari experience with a special Modena food tour.
Enzo Ferrari Museum
The Enzo Ferrari Museum is located in Modena and focuses on Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the Ferrari sports car marque. The museum is comprised of two buildings, one is the house and workshop that belonged to Enzo Ferrari’s father and a newly designed building next door. It is only fitting that this museum showcases Enzo’s life and his work of building the best sports car
The house features an audio-visual show to tell the story of Enzo’s 90-year life. The workshop is a museum of Ferrari engines and the new building which boasts 65,000 ft has an extensive gallery displaying some of the most noteworthy Ferrari automobiles. Visitors can see some of Ferrari’s most rare cars from the 1950s, Formula One race cars, and today’s more recent sports cars.
Ferrari Museum
The Ferrari Museum is located in Maranello and focuses on the story and evolution of Ferrari automobiles. From the streets to the circuits this museum covers it all. Visitors can see the transition of Ferrari street cars by walking through the exhibit and viewing the beautiful models up close. From the hot
Another part of the museum showcases the Ferrari Formula One automobiles, the trophies won over the centuries, and photographs of some of the most notable Ferrari drivers.
Do you feel the need for speed yet? I always do and I hope you enjoyed my ultimate Ferrari experience in Italy! I cannot express enough how exhilarating and fun it is to drive a Ferrari in Italy. The bonus lap was being able to see over 30 Ferrari cars at the Ferrari Museum, which I also highly recommend.
56 comments
Miko
Ferrari, Maserati & Lamborghini are all Italian and it is necessary to go see how it all works. Good you didn’t go to Germany to drive an Audi! 😃 Ferraris are dear to Italians and these amazing works of performance art fit into the countryside. You made for yourselves a special experience. Your family enjoys an exciting destiny and bringing up children who appreciate different cultures provides them something valuable on their life paths. Venice is worth the trip, but you can’t bring your Ferrari because there are no cars as it is all built on near to 120 islands! The Venezia Ferrari is a gondola boat moving fast through the canals! As we grow spiritually, soon we transition from desire fulfillment motivations to following truth. The most beautiful rumbling engine, is the power of life from where the universe arises. This engine never stops, never misleads and never grows old. The wonders of life all come from the source of life. As we enjoy our explorations and adventures in sense experience, it is important to develop as beings who look inward to our own hearts and find even greater awe.
Moore Dye
I own #69907. I also go to Las Vegas every year to drive the latest models on a closed track. We are going to Italy soon. Driving the countryside there would be fun. Can you rent a Ferrari for more than a few hours? like days?
oursweetadventures
That is awesome! And yes, I have seen places where you can rent a Ferrari in Italy for a few hours. Very jealous you are going to get that amazing opportunity!
Ingel
Definitely worth the experience. Thanks for sharing!
oursweetadventures
My pleasure! I hope you enjoy this experience too 🙂
svacal
Quick question: Did you have to rent a car to get down there? Do you know if there are similar tracks in other Italian cities? (Some of the tracks I’ve looked at are SUPER expensive!)
oursweetadventures
We did have a car to get us to the race track outside of Milan. If you drive in Tuscany, they typically pick you up in Florence. And you can train to Modena and drive the Ferrari on their race track (I believe). I hope that helps.
Bre
Can you tell me how you booked this experience? I would absolutely love to book it for my sweet husband for our trip in April.
oursweetadventures
Hi Bre, thanks for commenting. I am a travel agent in addition to being a full time travel blogger. I would love to assist in booking a Ferrari tour experience for your husband. It is truly a sensational experience that I know he would enjoy. If you are interested please email me at oursweetadventures2016@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you. – Christina
Teja
They are indeed beautiful cars – even a non-car person thinks so! Not sure I’d enjoy pushing speed for one though!
oursweetadventures
My husband would be very nervous for sure but I really enjoyed it. The really are beautiful cars!
nicky
Gosh Im not sure i could trust myself to drive such a powerful car. Im used to a 1.25 engine haha. But youre right its the perfect way to see Italy!
oursweetadventures
Hahaha ya our little engine doesn’t compare. When we had to go back to our small little car immediately after driving the Ferrari it was quite a let down haha
Michelle
This looks so fun! I love that you had this experience and shared it was us! I’m a fast car kind of girl also, so this is right up my alley!
oursweetadventures
You should definitely do this then. You will feel the engine in your blood!
Rajlakshmi
That sounds like a great experience. It would be interesting to know what goes into building a Ferrari at Ferrari museum 🙂
oursweetadventures
The museum was really cool. To be able to see the evolution of the vehicle was really neat
Anya
What an awesome experience! I’d love to maybe get this as a gift for my boyfriend! He’d absolutely love this!
oursweetadventures
It would definitely be a great gift for anyone that loves Ferraris!
Kris
This would be so much fun! I’d definitely pick the race track experience so I could go fast. Flying around those turns would be so exciting!
oursweetadventures
It really is an adrenaline rush the entire time! The race track is much better in my opinion. The open road would have speed limits
Lena
Oh, I am glad my husband didn’t see this, he would be so disappointed we didn’t think of doing this when visiting Italy 😀
Miko
@Lena, He will enjoy this and Italy is even better the second time. You should show him this post and discuss a return!
Miko
@oursweetadventures, Yes, best to be thorough. He need not be disappointed, rather he can start packing for the next round!
oursweetadventures
I guess you will have to make another trip 😉
Alice Ford
Glad to know there are such ranges in the prices making it affordable for all types of travelers. I love driving on the track, sounds like you had a lot of fun.
oursweetadventures
It was definitely a dream of mine to drive it on a racetrack. The affordability of it is also nice!
Chantelle
This is definitely a bucket list of mine too! I just cant wait to get to Italy and give this a go. Thanks for the recommendation – it looks like you had a fabulous day!
oursweetadventures
Such an amazing day! I highly recommend this experience!
Eva
Nice!! Looks like an amazing experience. Have you heard of Ferrari Land in Spain? It’s a theme park based off Ferrari 🙂
oursweetadventures
I have never heard of that but I will definitely look into it.
Nives
Wow! I hope that you really enjoy it! My dream is to drive it, and when I was searching for options – the Italy seems the best one to do it. Thank for tips you helped me a lot and you made my decision even easier now! 😀
oursweetadventures
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It is such an adrenaline rush!
Medha Verma
I had no idea that they have a Ferrari Museum and car driving experience on the race track, in Italy also. We have the same in Dubai and we also have a Ferrari World theme park with rides, based on Ferrari. I have personally never driven a Ferrari (unless you count driving inside a garage, my uncle’s car) and it sure sounds like a perfect adrenaline rush experience! Especially on the race track!
oursweetadventures
I had no idea about the different museums and driving experiences available around the world for Ferrari. The Dubai experience sounds fun!
Adrenaline Romance
Whoa! You are definitely lucky! Driving a powerful sports car has always been one of our fondest dreams. The roar of the engine with each rev is sweet music!
oursweetadventures
You hit the nail on the head. Such an exhilarating experience!
Patti
Looks like a lot of fun! I am not a car person but my husband would love this.
oursweetadventures
You should try it as well or be there to take photos while he does it. That is what my husband did for me. You still feel like you are apart of the action.
Epepa Travel Blog
Driving a Ferrari in Italy … it must have been an amazing experience and a great adventure. I would also like to try it 🙂
oursweetadventures
You should definitely try it. To feel the engine roaring is incredible!
Alexander
Well done! Oh I am an engineer and these beauties make me wanna go to Italy just to see and try them. Thanks for sharing the post. I somehow forgot that Italy is home of Ferrari, so you reminded me.
oursweetadventures
Give it a shot when you have time. You would definitely enjoy the Ferrari museum and learning about the evolution of the car
The Globetrotter Guys
What an incredible experience! Your photos definitely look like you’re having fun!
oursweetadventures
I had so much fun driving the Ferrari! You should try it sometime
Stephanie
Wow..Such a great ride experience. Italy and Ferrari both are my favorite 🙂
oursweetadventures
Two of the best things in 1 country. I can still imagine driving the Ferrari down the Tuscan countryside.
Kristie
That would have been WAY too much fun! Ferraris are beautiful cars. What a fun experience to check off your bucket list!
oursweetadventures
It was so exhilarating to drive the Ferrari. You should definitely go try
Swayam Tiwari
Your smile says it all. A word of advice- please make shorter sentences, and break your paragraphs.
oursweetadventures
Thank you for your advice. Maybe I was too excited while writing to notice.
svacal
I didn’t notice and I write for a living. This is a helpful post!
oursweetadventures
My pleasure! Glad it has been helpful 🙂
Sherrie Fabrizi Allbritten
What a great experience!! Good for you! I love Italy so this could be added to my bucketlist!
oursweetadventures
Definitely do it! It is worth everything to experience it