The small town of Maranello in northern Italy owes its worldwide fame to Enzo Ferrari, who chose it as the site for his workshop in the 1940s to manufacture Ferraris. Today, the Ferrari factory remains in the same location, though it has significantly expanded and modernized over the years. The only original feature still intact is the iconic red factory gate on Via Nazionale Abetone Inferiore.
For car enthusiasts, visiting the Ferrari factory in Maranello is a dream come true. This legendary complex is the birthplace of some of the most coveted and powerful sports cars ever built. In Maranello, you’re likely to spot an expensive Ferrari cruising through the streets. Although the factory itself is not open to the general public, there are still several ways to enjoy a unique Ferrari experience in Maranello. Curious about what there is to see around the Ferrari factory? In this article, we take you on a journey through all the must-visit sights surrounding the Ferrari factory in Maranello.
The Ferrari factory in Maranello is almost impossible to miss. The massive Ferrari complex dominates much of the small Italian town, and its vast size makes it visible from many roads. If you’re driving towards Maranello via the main SP467 Pedemontana road, you’ll soon spot the bright yellow Ferrari lettering appearing in the distance. Especially at night, the illuminated letters stand out from afar.
No matter which road you take, it quickly becomes clear that you’ve arrived in Ferrari’s hometown. The factory gate or another Ferrari building will soon come into view. If you’re coming from Maranello’s town center and driving along Via Nazionale Abetone Inferiore, you’ll eventually see the iconic red façade of the old factory gate, with the Ferrari Store located just across the street.
Many people wonder whether it’s possible to visit the Ferrari factory in Maranello or take a guided tour inside. Unfortunately, the factory is not open to the general public. Ferrari only grants access to special guests, including suppliers, media representatives, brand partners, celebrities, and Ferrari owners who have booked a factory visit through their dealer. However, you can take a paid bus tour around the factory premises—more details on this later in the article—but you won’t be able to enter the factory halls themselves.
Would you still like to see the inside of a sports car factory? Then consider visiting Lamborghini, where you can take a paid guided tour of the factory on select days, along with a visit to the Lamborghini Museum. You can also book a factory tour at Pagani for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their production process.
Visiting the Ferrari factory is a great day trip during your holiday near Lake Garda, in Tuscany, or along the Adriatic coast. Depending on your location, you can reach the Ferrari factory in Maranello within one to two hours. For children—especially boys who love cars and Formula 1—a trip to Maranello is an unforgettable experience. In Maranello, they can not only see the Ferrari factory, where high-end Ferraris frequently roll out of the gates, but also admire dozens of stunning Ferrari models at the official Ferrari museum. You can find more information about a day trip to Maranello on this page.
Although visiting the Ferrari factory itself is not possible, there is still plenty to see in Maranello! Ferrari and car enthusiasts can explore the stunning Ferrari Museum, also known as Museo Ferrari. This museum offers a unique insight into the brand’s history, showcasing legendary race cars, engines, and interactive exhibitions. Additionally, there’s a good chance you’ll spot Ferraris driving through the streets of Maranello.
Right next to Ferrari’s Formula 1 department, located across from the Ferrari factory, lies the famous Fiorano test track, built in 1972. This is where all new models and Formula 1 cars undergo rigorous testing by professional test drivers and racing pilots. If you’re visiting Maranello, be sure to stop by the circuit—you might catch Ferraris speeding around the track or even see Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton doing laps in an older Formula 1 car, or the Le Mans team testing Ferrari’s latest endurance racer. You can find the best viewing spots for the Fiorano circuit on this page.
In Maranello, you also have the chance to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari. Around the Ferrari Museum, several companies offer Ferrari test drives, allowing you to experience the thrill of driving one of these iconic supercars for a fee. For more details, check out our page on driving a Ferrari in Maranello.
In Maranello, you’ll also find the company Carrozzeria Zanasi. This company is an official partner of the Ferrari factory and specializes in complete restorations of older Ferraris, personalizing older models, and repairing Ferraris that have sustained damage. However, they mainly focus on fulfilling special requests for new Ferraris in terms of paint colors and personalization, which come from the Ferrari Tailor Made program. Ferrari Tailor Made is Ferrari’s exclusive customization program, designed for customers who want to personalize their dream car down to the smallest details. This program offers nearly unlimited options for colors, materials, and finishes, many of which are carried out at Carrozzeria Zanasi. Over the years, various models such as Enzos, LaFerraris, 812 Competiziones, and Daytona SP3s have passed through the company, making them even more unique. So, there’s a good chance you’ll spot some extraordinary Ferraris in the parking lot or by peeking inside.
Carrozzeria Zanasi has two large locations in Maranello, click here for location 1 and click here for location 2. They also have a small location near the entrance of the Fiorano test circuit at Via Alfredo Dino Ferrari 88 next to F.lli Venturelli Car Service. This location doesn’t have advertising signs, making it very discreet, but inside, you’ll often find several Ferraris with the doors wide open.
Just a few hundred meters from the old Ferrari factory gate is the garage of Toni Auto, a unique garage where you wouldn’t be surprised to find several historical Ferraris worth tens of millions of euros inside. Various historical Ferraris are often seen in front of and next to the garage, and the garage doors are almost always open on weekdays, allowing you to peer inside and see which extraordinary Ferraris are undergoing maintenance.
Another business in Maranello where you have the chance to spot expensive historical Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and other classic cars is Cremonini Classic. This company is located near the Fiorano circuit, just a few hundred meters from Ristorante Montana, a Ferrari-themed restaurant where drivers frequently dine.
The Ferrari factory in Maranello has two distinctive factory gates. The old and original gate, with its iconic red color, is located at Via Abetone Inferiore number 4, across from the Ferrari Store, the Planet Hotel, and the il Cavallino restaurant. You won’t often see Ferraris driving in and out of the old factory gate, as cars typically enter and exit through the other gates. However, there is often a Ferrari parked near the parking lot next to the gate or Ferraris driving along the road. The old factory gate is now just for decorative purposes and is rarely used, only for major events. One of the few vehicles you might see driving through here is the bus for the Ferrari Factory tour, which can be booked at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.
The main entrance of the Ferrari factory is located on Via Grizzage. The main entrance is easily recognizable by the large yellow Ferrari letters above the gate and the modern wind tunnel next to the entrance. At the main entrance, there is also a parking lot for employees where you can temporarily park to explore the surroundings. Additionally, a few hundred meters from the main entrance, there’s a small exit where test drivers drive out with the latest Ferraris. On Via Musso, there’s another small side entrance where trucks and other suppliers enter. Here, test Ferraris also regularly drive into the factory, or you’ll see Ferraris leaving the factory, coming out of the car wash, which is situated diagonally behind the entrance, on their way to storage.
Before any Ferrari is delivered to its owner, it undergoes testing on public roads to ensure perfection. As a result, on weekdays, you’ll see many brand-new Ferraris driving around Maranello, often with protective covers on their bumpers and wheels. The best place to spot these test-driven Ferraris is at the large roundabout located diagonally across from the new factory gate, next to the two large parking garages of the Ferrari factory. Click here for the location on Google Maps.
The roundabout is easy to recognize thanks to the massive silver Ferrari prancing horse statue gleaming in the center. Nearby, you’ll also find the 4-star Maranello Palace Hotel, making it an ideal place to stay. If you book one of the apartments in the hotel, you’ll even have a direct view of the roundabout from your room.
From the roundabout, you’ll have a great view of Ferraris exiting the factory through a small side gate (Click here for Google Street View of the entrance) located to the right of the main entrance. Ferraris leaving through the main entrance also pass by this roundabout. The small exit leading to the roundabout is used only for cars leaving the factory—Ferraris re-enter the factory through an old side entrance on Via Musso (Click here for Google Street View).
Most of the Ferraris being tested on public roads arrive via the bridge, so make sure to focus your attention on this point. In addition to the test cars, almost all rental Ferraris and Lamborghinis pass through here, meaning you won’t have to wait long to spot a Ferrari, especially during peak season. The cars entering through the side gate on Via Musso also pass through the roundabout with the Ferrari prancing horse, so every 10 minutes or so, you can see a Ferrari drive by. Rental Ferraris also regularly pass by. However, be mindful not to stand at the roundabout during the lunch break, as many test drivers take a break between 12 and 2 p.m. During these hours, the roundabout tends to be quite empty. Additionally, rental Ferraris are often prohibited from driving around Maranello between 12 and 2 p.m. due to noise restrictions.
Don’t forget to take a stroll around Maranello itself, as test drivers often drive through the village. Camouflaged models are frequently spotted at the roundabout at Via Alfredo Dino Ferrari and Via Abetone Inferiore, near the Eni gas station beside the Ferrari factory. Click here for the location. If you have some extra time, you can sit on the terrace of Il Paninaro Bakery, where you can enjoy a coffee or sandwich while having a perfect view of the roundabout.
Another location where you can see many Ferraris in a short period is the old side entrance on Via Musso. This entrance is now only used for entering the factory. The test Ferraris use a different gate to leave the factory, as mentioned earlier in the article. If you stand for about half an hour at the old side entrance, you’ll soon spot several brand-new Ferraris. And if you’re lucky, you might even spot a prototype with camouflage of a Ferrari model that hasn’t been introduced yet. Rental Ferraris from Pitlane and Push Start also frequently pass by here, allowing you to enjoy the soundtrack of Ferrari V8s and V10s while waiting.
The Ferrari factory grounds are almost entirely sealed off, but there are still a few spots where you can peek inside to catch a glimpse of Ferraris or a camouflaged model that hasn’t been unveiled yet. On the southern side of the factory, near the Parco dei navigatori, there’s a chance to peek through the fence at the Ferrari factory. In this area, prototypes that are often camouflaged are parked. So, this is your chance to spot a brand-new Ferrari that no one has seen before.
Another place where you can see brand-new Ferraris parked inside the factory gates is at the northeast corner of the factory grounds. At the corner of the intersection of Via Musso and Via Abetone Inferiore streets, there’s a house right next to the Ferrari factory. If you walk past this house on Via Abetone Inferiore and turn right into Via Musso, you’ll see a wall with a fence on top to your right. Behind this wall, the Ferraris are parked, ready to be shipped to Ferrari dealerships for customer deliveries. If you peek over the fence, you’ll get a good view of all the brand-new Ferraris. Since the wall is quite high, it’s best to take photos over the wall with a tripod or your selfie stick. Click here for the location on Google Maps.
The Ferrari factory in Maranello was built in the late 1940s when Enzo Ferrari decided to focus entirely on the production of sports cars after his previous involvement with Alfa Romeo. The location in Maranello was chosen due to its proximity to Modena, where Ferrari’s roots lie. Over the decades, the factory has been continuously expanded and modernized.
In the early years, Ferrari produced only a few cars per year, mainly race cars intended for long-distance races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, the Targa Florio, and Formula 1. In the 1950s and 1960s, the demand for street cars grew, leading to the development of iconic models such as the Ferrari 250 GTO and the Ferrari Daytona. Today, more than 10,000 cars roll off the production line each year, but despite the high production numbers, a Ferrari remains an exclusive and expensive sports car.
Many parts of the Ferrari factory have been modernized over the years to continue building supercars in the future. For example, the building housing Scuderia Ferrari, the brand’s racing division, was completely renovated in 2018, a new wind tunnel was built, and in 2023, a huge complex was built for the simulator. In 2024, the brand-new Ferrari E-building was opened, where the first electric Ferrari will be built, and where future hybrid engines will be developed.
Although the Ferrari factory itself is not open to visitors, Ferrari offers a bus tour through the factory complex and along the Fiorano test track. This is ideal for those wanting a behind-the-scenes look. The tour departs from the Museo Ferrari Maranello and takes you past the production facilities and the Fiorano test track. During the tour, you will receive an explanation of Ferrari’s history and production processes.
To book this tour, tickets for the Ferrari Museum in Maranello are required. The cost of this factory and track tour is 15 euros. During this approximately one-hour bus ride, you will travel around the factory grounds in a special bus and have the chance to admire the factory up close. You’ll see various Ferraris in the side streets of the main road, from just the bodywork to Ferrari’s ready to be delivered to customers. As you drive through the premises, the guide will provide interesting background information. After the factory tour, the bus will head to the Fiorano test track, where you’ll drive around the circuit and get a close-up view of the building housing the Formula 1 cars.
There are two bus tours per day, the first bus departs at 12:30 PM from the square in front of the museum, and the second departs at 1:30 PM, also from the square in front of the Ferrari Museum. The special bus tour of the factory grounds can be booked via the Tiqets website or at the museum’s ticket desk. To ensure a spot, it’s recommended to book in advance online. During this tour, you will not enter the Ferrari factory itself; you will only drive around the factory grounds. Note that the museum visit must take place on the same day as the bus tour. Photography or video recording is not allowed during the bus tour, and the bus must not be exited.
Thanks to the Ferrari factory, Maranello has become a true pilgrimage site for car enthusiasts from all over the world. In addition to the Ferrari factory, you’ll find the stunning Ferrari Museum in Maranello, which showcases an impressive collection of historic and modern Ferraris. Nearby, you’ll also find the Fiorano test track, where new models and race cars are tested.
The Ferrari factory is located in Maranello, a town in the Northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, about 18 kilometers south of Modena and approximately 30 minutes by car from Bologna. The Italian city of Verona is 120 kilometers from Maranello. Depending on road traffic, you can reach Maranello from Verona in about 1 to 1.5 hours. Are you vacationing around Lake Garda? Lake Garda is about 120 kilometers away, and it will take you 1.5 to 2.5 hours to drive to Maranello by car. The exact time depends on road traffic and where you are staying around Lake Garda. If you’re traveling from Verona or Lake Garda, it’s best to take the A22 and A1 highways.
Parking is available at various locations in Maranello, but keep in mind that on many public parking lots, you can park for a maximum of 60 to 120 minutes. If you want to spot Ferraris at the roundabout, you can park in the large parking lot near the new factory entrance. If you want to visit the old factory gate, you can park in the lot behind the Ferrari Store and Hotel Planet.
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