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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the Timeless Beauty of Ravenna's UNESCO Monuments.
Join me on an unforgettable journey through Ravenna, where I will guide you to 5 breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each adorned with dazzling mosaics that date back to early Christianity. Immerse yourself in the splendor of Ravenna’s Christian and Byzantine masterpieces, expertly narrated by a local specialist.
Once a key city of Late Antique Europe, Ravenna boasts some of the most remarkable art and architecture of the era. Famous for its radiant mosaics, the city was chosen as the capital of the Western Roman Empire in 402. Today, Ravenna continues to captivate visitors with the brilliance of its mosaic-clad sacred sites, preserving the glorious legacy of its rich past.
*Monuments admission fees are NOT included.
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Private guided tour of some of the most evocative places in the city
Monuments admission fees (€ 12,50 per person)
Departure Point
Via di Roma, 53, 48020 Ravenna RA, Italy
in front of the church of St Apollinare Nuovo, located at via di Roma 53, Ravenna. Please note, this tour starts in the city center.
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a 6th-century church renowned for its exceptional early Christian mosaics. Built by Theodoric the Great, it features stunning depictions of biblical scenes and saints, blending Roman and Byzantine art styles. The basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 30 minutes
Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte, Ravenna, Italy The Tomb of Dante is the final resting place of the illustrious poet Dante Alighieri, author of The Divine Comedy. Exiled from his native Florence, Dante died in Ravenna in 1321. The tomb is a small neoclassical structure designed by architect Camillo Morigia in 1780. 20 minutes
Archiepiscopal Museum, Ravenna, Italy The Archiepiscopal Chapel, also known as the Chapel of St. Andrew, is an early 6th-century oratory built for the city's Orthodox bishops. It is renowned for its exquisite mosaics that blend classical and Byzantine styles. Notably, the chapel features depictions of Christ as a warrior, reflecting early Christian iconography. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 20 minutes
Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi), Ravenna, Italy The Neonian Baptistery is an early 5th-century octagonal building renowned for its exquisite early Christian mosaics, particularly the dome depicting the baptism of Jesus. As one of the oldest monuments in the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it exemplifies the blend of classical Roman architecture with emerging Christian art. 10 minutes
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Ravenna, Italy The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is a 5th-century building famous for its stunning early Christian mosaics. Despite its name, it likely served as a chapel rather than a tomb for Empress Galla Placidia. The small, cross-shaped structure features richly decorated interiors with mosaics of starry skies and Christian symbols, blending Roman and Byzantine artistic styles. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of early Christian art. 15 minutes
Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy The Basilica of San Vitale is a 6th-century church famed for its exceptional Byzantine mosaics. Its unique octagonal design and richly decorated interior, featuring mosaics of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of early Christian art and architecture. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Riccardo L
25 Apr 2023
Bellissimo Tour con guida molto preparata.
Piaciuto moltissimo anche ai bambini che sono stati coinvolti e interessati
oriettat562
16 Apr 2023
Sabato 15 aprile 2023 h. 14,30 guida Serena Zecchini.
Tour molto interessante e Serena oltre alla grande competenza ha unito simpatia, gentilezza e disponibilità.
Consigliatissimo
Brunella e Orietta
(Roma)
Alison_R
26 Mar 2023
Ravenna is breath taking. So much history from the 5th and 6th century’s. Luana brought it to life. We would not have appreciated all there was to see without her knowledge. Being photoshopped out of history started back then! She also managed to work the tour so we avoided school parties which was greatly appreciated. Ravenna has to be on everyone’s list to see. Highly recommended.
This tour in
Emilia-Romagna
is organized by
Luana Piccinini
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