Ravenna Full-day Guided Private Tour: Mosaics and City Highlights

5.0 (2 reviews) Ravenna, Italy
Duration5h
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Overview

Explore 6 Ravenna’s UNESCO-listed monuments and visit the so-called Area of Silence with the tomb of Dante Alighieri on our full day private tour. Located in the province of Emilia Romagna, Ravenna attracts many tourists every year, thanks to its cultural heritage with the precious monuments dating from the Byzantine and Roman Empires. Walking through the picturesque streets of the city you will stop to discover its beautiful basilicas, ancient mausoleums and other Christian buildings of great historic importance. Accompanied by an art historian guide you will explore the unique architecture of Ravenna and its exceptional Byzantine mosaics which date back to the 5th century. Then, we will skip ahead several centuries to the Middle Ages to explore how Dante Alighieri spent his last years and where he was buried.

What's included

  • Professional local guide
  • Private walking tour
  • Admission tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up & drop off
  • Food & drinks

What to expect

  1. 20m
    Meet the guide at the Carlo Luigi Farini square near the station and start your full-day tour of Ravenna. You will explore the world heritage sites which retrace the rich history of the city and enjoy the entertaining and informative commentary from your knowledgeable guide.
  2. Mausoleo di Teodorico
    30m · Admission ticket included
    UNESCO-listed site, the mausoleum of barbarian King Theodoric is the most famous funereal construction built by the Ostrogoths. This early Christian monument is famous for its unique architecture and Byzantine mosaics.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    This majestic church was built by the early Christians in a 6th century, it is famous for its two sides walls decorated with the captivating mosaics made between 500 and 560 AD.
  4. Dante's Tomb
    30m
    Ravenna is also home to the tomb of Dante Alighieri, who spent his last years in this city, where he found shelter during the exile. With your guide you will see the final resting place of the great Florentine poet and discover Why Dante escape from Tuscany and how was his live in Ravenna.
  5. 20m
    The monument of the ancient Franciscan Cloisters was a part of the convent erected by the Franciscans in 1261. It is a peaceful corner in the centre of Ravenna full of architectural and artistic details, which bring to mind the period when Dante Alighieri lived in the city.
  6. Basilica di San Francesco
    30m
    The Basilica of San Francesco is beautiful medieval church nestled in the heart of Zone of Silence and it is a place where the funeral of Dante Alighieri was held.
  7. Piazza del Popolo
    20m
    It is the main square of the city which holds much historic value with a plenty of monuments worth seeing. Built during Venetian regency, this central piazza represents a unique example of the Venetian architecture with its beautiful palaces which retrace the rich history of the city.
  8. Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
    30m · Admission ticket included
    A hidden treasure of Ravenna, this ancient mausoleum was built in the early 5th century AD by empress Galla Placidia who was a sister of the Byzantine Emperor Onorio. You will be amused by its finest colourful mosaics which cover the entire building. Enhanced
  9. Basilica di San Vitale
    30m · Admission ticket included
    A significant example of Late Antique architecture, this beautiful church was built in 6 century AD. As soon as you enter the Basilica you will be amused by its precious mosaics, depicting the episodes of the Old and New Testament and the figures of Emperor Justian and his court.
  10. Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
    30m · Admission ticket included
    One of the oldest relics of the city, the Neonian Baptistery was erected in the early 5th century and then rebuilt in 473 by bishop Neon, who redecorated this sacred structure with the precious mosaics which have remained almost intact over the centuries.
  11. Archiepiscopal Museum
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Located in archiepiscopal palace next to Ravenna Cathedral this museum houses an impressive collection of artworks from the Byzantine and Roman empires. Inside we will also visit the 5th century Chapel of Sant'Andrea decorated with the beautiful and

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet the guide at the Carlo Luigi Farini square near the train station, look for a sign with your name on

End point

The tour will end in Piazza del Popolo.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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