Guided Tour of Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna

4.8 (2,066 reviews) Ravenna, Italy
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Duration2h - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 28 travelers

Overview

The eternal beauty of the mosaics of some of the most famous Unesco monuments of Ravenna, in a tour that starting from Piazza San Francesco, will wind along the streets of the historic center.

Options

English - 2h / 3 monuments

Duration: 2 hours
3 UNESCO monuments: Neon Baptistery, Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

Italian - 2h / 3 monuments

Duration: 2 hours
3 UNESCO monuments: Neon Baptistery, Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

Français – 2h / 3 monuments

Duration: 2 hours
3 UNESCO monuments: Neon Baptistery, Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

Italian – 3h / 5 monuments

Duration: 3 hours
5 UNESCO monuments: St. Andrew's Chapel, Neon Baptistery, Basilica San Vitale, Galla Placidia Mausoleum, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

English – 3h / 5 monuments

Duration: 3 hours
3 UNESCO monuments: St. Andrew's Chapel, Neon Baptistery, Basilica San Vitale, Galla Placidia Mausoleum, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

Español – 2h / 3 monuments

Duration: 2 hours
3 UNESCO monuments: Neon Baptistery, Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

What's included

  • Ticket for the Entrance to the Monuments
  • Radio guide (if the group is large)
  • Certified expert guide

What to expect

  1. Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
    10m · Admission ticket included
    it was built around the middle of the 5th century, at the behest of Galla Placidia, who ruled the Western Roman Empire.

    This small Latin cross mausoleum, externally is very simple, while inside it has a rich mosaic decoration.

    The countless stars of the dome have struck the imagination and sensitivity of visitors over the centuries, as well as outstanding personalities such as the great poet Dante Alighieri, who drew inspiration from them for the drafting of some verses of the Divine Comedy.
  2. Basilica di San Vitale
    30m · Admission ticket included
    It is one of the most important monuments of early Christian art in Italy.

    The monument is of the sixth century, of clear eastern influence, it has an octagonal plan, surmounted by a large frescoed dome.

    When one enters the basilica, the gaze is captured by the high spaces, the stupendous mosaic decorations of the apse, and the extraordinary representation of the imperial couple from Byzantium, Giustiniano and Teodora, with their parades.
  3. Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
    10m · Admission ticket included
    one of the oldest monuments in the city, in simple brick on the outside but rich in marble, stucco and mosaics with a clear Hellenistic-Roman influence on the inside.

    Dominating the dome, commissioned by Bishop Neone in the mid-fifth century, is the scene of the Baptism of Christ surrounded by a very refined procession of the twelve Apostles that stands out against a brilliant background of blue tesserae. Inside there is still the baptismal font from the Renaissance period, which takes up the octagonal shape of the Baptistery plan and which preserves the ambo from the 5th century.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the Tourist Information Office

End point

The 3-hour tour ends at the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. After completing the entire guided tour through the five UNESCO monuments, the visit ends at this place.

End point

The 2-hour tour ends at the Basilica of San Vitale. After the conclusion of the guided tour, participants can continue independently to the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo for the final visit.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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