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Best of RAVENNA on a Private Tour
Church of St. Apollinare Nuovo
a mosaic peacock
a bell tower from the 10th century
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

Best of RAVENNA on a Private Tour

By Luana - Ravenna tour guide
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$461 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 splendour 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.

Activity location

  • Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
    • Via di Roma 52,
    • 48121, Ravenna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
    • 53 Via di Roma
    • 48121, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Best of RAVENNA on a Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
AU$460.79 x 1 TravellerAU$460.79
Total
Price is AU$460.79
Until Thu, 10 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guided tour of some of the most evocative places in the city
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMonuments admission fees (€ 12,50 per person)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Archiepiscopal Museum
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Basilica di San Vitale
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBasilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
    • Via di Roma 52,
    • 48121, Ravenna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBasilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
    • 53 Via di Roma
    • 48121, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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