Discover the mosaics of 4 out of 8 UNESCO monuments in Ravenna with an expert guide, including the Basilica of San Vitale, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and Chapel of St. Andrew.

Take a wander through the last capital of the Western Roman Empire, the capital of the kingdom of the Goths and the Byzantine exarchate. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll also get a taste of the power of the great republic of Venice as well as the 19th century Italian Risorgimento, all the while accompanied by some of the most famous mosaics in the world in the presence of many UNESCO heritage sites. The tour starts in ancient Rome, with the mausoleum of Galla Placidia and then takes you after the fall to the Basilica of San Vitale. We then head through the middle ages to the 19th century, as we move to Piazza del Popolo. Afterwards, we head back to the time of the Gothic domination with the Baptistry of the Ariana before going to see an elaborate cover-up operation in the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuova. Finally, we pay a visit to the mortal remains of the great poet Dante Alighieri, father of the Italian language.

On this 3-hour private guided tour of Ravenna, your expert guide will show you the most important treasures of the city. You'll explore some of its most famous sites and admire the stunning mosaics all around you. Marvel at the early Christian and Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Battistero Neoniano, the Arcivescovile Museum and the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. Walk along the streets of the old town and stop to explore the picturesque Piazza del Popolo and the Dante area, or 'Area of Silence'. In fact, the exiled Florentine Dante died in Ravenna on 13 September 1321.

On this private tour of Ravenna your guide will show you the most important treasures of the city that features 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You'll explore some of its most important sites and admire the stunning mosaics all around you. The tour will take place for about 2.5-hour in the morning, then you can enjoy a lunch (independently), after which you'll meet your guide again and continue the tour for another 2 to 2.5 hours.  You will see the five main mosaics site in town, such as: the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Battistero Neoniano, the Arcivescovile Museum and the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. Your guide will then take you to the picturesque Piazza del Popolo. You'll also explore the Dante area, or Area of Silence and get to see Dante's tomb. In fact, the famous exiled Florentine poet died in Ravenna on 13 September 1321. You'll see also Piazza San Francesco and the beautiful Basilica of San Francesco.

Many prominent artists loved Ravenna, just to mention a few: Lord Byron and Mary Shelly, Oscar Wilde, Sigmund Freud, Herman Hesse, Gustav Klimt and many, many others… our knowledgeable English speaking tour guide will help you to see what they saw and feel what they felt in our 3 hours private walking tour. Enjoy the beauty of the finest Byzantine mosaics of the: Baptistry of Neon, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Arian Baptistry, Archiepiscopal Chapel, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare, Mausoleum of Theodoric, Basilica of San Vitale. Art and history are not the only attractions if Ravenna, the town is also a foodie paradise, we couldn’t arrange the ideal tour without including the tasting of a local specialty such as the piadina, a flatbread filled with cured meet and/or soft and fresh cheese. Now the experience is truly perfect and you will also say, quoting the Great Poet, “the beauty I saw”!

You will be amazed by the stunning mosaics. Ravenna is a treasure trove which unveils eight UNESCO World Heritage monuments. You will appreciate the Ravennate atmosphere and feel to be part of the history. Visit of the byzantine Basilica of San Vitale, the roman Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo built by the king Theodoric, the Tomb of the major Italian poet Dante Alighieri. You will have the chance to step into a mosaic workshop, have a coffee break in a peaceful café and see the flooded crypt of the Basilica of Saint Francis. All with a local passionate and experienced tour guide.

The guided tour of Ravenna will start from the church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo of the VI century realized by the Theodoric King of Arian religion. The second stage will be the Dante area also called the "zone of silence" dedicated to the cult and memory of Dante Alighieri. The tour continues towards the Neonian Baptistery. After the baptistery it will be the turn of Palazzo Rasponi from the heads of the Ravenna family of "Rasponi". The tour concludes with the wonderful Basilica of San Vitale of the 6th century, testimony of the Roman-Byzantine empire reunified after the Aryan period. With an octagonal central plan, the church still preserves the splendid scenes of the Old Testament and the famous panels of the imperial couple Justinian and Theodora of the Eastern Roman Empire. Next to the Basilica of San Vitale we will visit the Mausoleum of the Roman Empress Galla Placidia of the 5th century, rich in unique mosaic decorations.

This is a 3 hours private walking tour led by a professional and fully authorized tour guide. You will jump into the past of this small, charming town! A knowledgeable tour guide will lead you to discover all the main monuments and attractions, such as: Baptistry of Neon; Mausoleum of Galla Placidia; Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo; Mausoleum of Theodoric, Basilica of San Vitale. After almost 3 hours of art and history you need time to relax and absorb all the beauty and the feelings that have affected your eyes and heart, now it' is time to sit and enjoy a bite of piadina, the traditional flatbread common in this area of Italy. We can say our goodbyes certain that this experience will remain with you.

Starting in the vibrant heart of the city, Piazza San Francesco, the tour will take you through some of the city's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Following an expert guide fluent in English or Italian you can hear whispers of tales from a bygone era. Spells of Byzantine magic At the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, witness the largest New Testament cycle. 26 majestic biblical scenes introduce you to the world of mosaic art and make its evolution vividly apparent to you. The interiors of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia with its star-studded mosaics played muse to Dante Alighieri. As you enter the Basilica of San Vitale, a 6th-century monument, a frescoed dome with the mosaic painting of an imperial couple, Justinian and Theodora, will greet you. Standing under the celestial baptism of Christ, you’ll almost hear echoes of countless baptisms held in the sacred wall of Neonian Baptistery. The archbishop's chapel After a deep dive into the mosaic history, your guide will leave you at the Archbishop’s Museum, where you can stroll at your own pace and tune into an informative commentary. The unique blend of Roman and Byzantine styles will echo the private prayers whispered within these walls for over 1500 years. Itinerary Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo Mausoleum of Galla Placidia Basilica of San Vitale Neonian Baptistery Archbishop’s Museum

Explore the charming Ravenna with your family and children on this 2,30 hour kid-friendly guided tour. You will enjoy the exclusive attention of your private guide as you walk through the streets of the city and learn about its history and its monuments. See the most beautiful examples of the Byzantine art and some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the “city of mosaics”, including the Basilica of San Vitale and Sant'Apollinare Nuovo. Your guide will keep everyone involved and entertained with fun and instructive activities, games and commentaries. Visit the Archiepiscopal Museum, where you will find many artworks of the Byzantine and Roman Empires and the stunning Chapel of St. Andrews. The whole family will enjoy the visit thanks to the interesting descriptions, the quizzes, the trivia and the treasure hunts carefully planned for you.

Experience a family-friendly way to explore the treasures of Ravenna on our 2,30 hour private tour. Ravenna is an ancient city which holds much historic value with a plenty of monuments worth visiting. Known as the “city of mosaics”, it houses the most impressive examples of Byzantine art in Italy. During this tour you will stroll through the historic centre and visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Basilica of San Vitale richly decorated with the invaluable Byzantine mosaics which date back to the 6 century AD. Your professional guide, specialised in kids’ activities will show you the main highlights of the city in the most engaging and entertaining way. The whole family will enjoy learning the history and art while participating in various fun activities, such as quizzes, trivia and treasure hunt carefully elaborated for this adventure tour.

This is the complete tour to explore Ravenna city and mosaics in one day with a native guide. Ravenna is well known around the world for its byzantine architecture and mosaics, as you will see in the beautiful Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and the Basilica of San Vitale, both of them UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then, you will walk through the “Zone of Silence”, an area in the city center were the main highlight is the Tomb of Dante Alighieri and where you will find many monuments linked to thrfamous writer: the Quadrarco of Braccioforte, the Old Franciscan Cloisters and many more. Enjoy the descriptions of your guide inside the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, one of the oldest buildings of the city, and learn about the Battistero Neoniano. Discover the Archiepiscopal Museum and the beautiful Chapel of St. Andrews as you listen to interesting and fascinating commentaries and anecdotes. We are sure that this 5-hours tour will make you fall in love with the city of mosaics!

Join this private 3-hour tour you to discover the history and the art of Ravenna, in the company of a knowledgeable local expert guide. You will walk through the center of the city and visit some wonderful gems of the Roman-Byzantine art, such as the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Basilica of St. Apollinare Nuovo. Learn about architecture and mosaics thanks to the interesting descriptions and the commentaries of your guide at the Basilica of san Vitale and at the and the Baptisery of Neon. As you stroll along the picturesque streets of this treasure of the Emilia Romagna region, enjoy the St. Andrew Chapel in the Museum Arcivescovile and hear about the culture of the city and its people. This private tour will be a great opportunity to explore this beautiful city and feel its fascinating atmosphere!

Enjoy this 2,5 hours kid-friendly tour of Ravenna and its enchanting mosaics with a local and top rated guide. Join us for an amazing journey into Ravenna’s past! Meet our guide and discover with us its well-preserved architecture dating from the Roman and Byzantine periods. All the family will be engaged in fun activities and quizzes that will keep everyone involved. Explore the Basilica of San Vitale while looking for hints and clues and enjoy the legends and anecdotes about the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare. You and your children with discover the Archiepiscopal Museum and see its many beautiful collections. You will experience both great culture and food, since you will have the time for a piadina tasting with our guide. Enjoy the descriptions and commentaries by your guide and live a fun and instructive experience with your family and your children.

Our fully qualified English-speaking tour guide is an art and history expert as well as a good connoisseur of food traditions and wine tasting. During our 3-hour small group walking tour you will be led at the discovery of the history and secrets of the city, you will talk to local food makers and taste their works. Enjoy the beauty of the finest Byzantine mosaics of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Basilica of San Vitale, two incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites. Then, get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and reach the 'Silent Zone', where the memory of Dante, the Father of the Italian language, is preserved. While wandering the city marvel you will taste the most amazing local food. Sample the iconic piadina, a type of flatbread with different fillings, and other sweet and savory treats that will introduce you to the rich culinary tradition of the Emilia-Romagna region.