Mosaics and Sacred Stories at Ravenna Self-Guided Audio Tour

Ravenna, Italy
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. Ravenna
Duration1h 30m - 2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Ravenna's breathtaking mosaics at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. Follow an audio guide packed with stories, history, and interactive quizzes at each stop. No app needed — everything runs on your smartphone. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites freely, without the pressure of a group schedule. Perfect for curious travelers who want depth, flexibility, and no physical guide.

What's included

  • Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
  • Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
  • Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
  • A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
  • Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Admire the exterior of this 5th-century mausoleum, one of Ravenna's oldest mosaic-decorated monuments.
  2. Basilica di San Vitale
    Pass by
    Marvel at the exterior of this 6th-century masterpiece, famous for its stunning Byzantine mosaics.
  3. Pass by
    Marvel at the exterior of this 5th-century octagonal baptistery, adorned with stunning mosaics — one of the best-preserved early Christian monuments in the world.
  4. Dante's Tomb
    Pass by
    Visit the neoclassical tomb of the great Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who spent his final years in Ravenna and is buried here.
  5. Pass by
    Admire the remains of this early 6th-century royal palace, once the seat of Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths and ruler of Ravenna.
  6. Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
    Pass by
    Admire the exterior of this magnificent 6th-century basilica, renowned for its long mosaic processions of saints lining the nave walls.
  7. Pass by
    Discover this vibrant mosaic studio where traditional Ravenna mosaic art is kept alive — a perfect stop to see craftspeople working with ancient techniques.
  8. Pass by
    Admire the exterior of this early 6th-century Ostrogothic baptistery, featuring a well-preserved mosaic of Christ's baptism in its dome.
  9. Basilica di San Giovanni Evangelista
    Pass by
    Marvel at this early 5th-century basilica, one of Ravenna's oldest churches, built by Empress Galla Placidia to fulfill a vow after surviving a storm at sea.
  10. Pass by
    End your tour at this remarkable 6th-century mausoleum of Theodoric the Great, built from massive Istrian stone and crowned with a monolithic 300-ton dome.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.

End point

The tour ends near Mausoleum of Theodoric. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
€7.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by Ciceru · Booked through Viator
More activities in Ravenna
From
€7.00 per person
Check availability