There’s some good news if you’re planning a motorcycle-themed trip to Italy, as Ducati Museum Factory Tours return from October 11th, 2021.
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, the musem itself re-opened in May, and now you’ll once again be able to book tours around the Ducati factory itself. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll be able to walk through the production lines and see what it’s like to be building motorcycles in the Borgo Panigale facility.
Originally set up in 1936, and still the main headquarters for the Italian company, the tour includes the mechanical processing deparment where timing systems and crankshafts are prepared, the engine assembly area to see the V4 engines being built, and along the production line up to the testing and shipping area.
The guided Ducati factory tours are available on Mondays and Fridays, with three shifts in the morning, and three in the afternoon. You’ll need to book in advance via the Ducati website. The €32 price includes museum entry as well, so you can browse through the iconic history of Ducati, whereas just the museum is €17.
Along with booking online in advance, you’ll also need to present a valid EU Digitial COVID Certificate, with exceptions for children under 12 and anyone with a medical certificate showing they’re unfit for vaccination. You’ll also have your temperature checked, and need to wear a surgical mask during your visit.
So things aren’t quite back to normal, but it’s nice to see the Ducati museum factory tours return, as you’re not usually able to visit a working motorcycle production line and see how a Panigale is put together in the same place that manufactured the Cucciolo, Mach 1, 750SS, 916 and many more.
And whether you’re interested in new, secondhand or classic Ducatis, you can find all our coverage of the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, right here.
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