Overview
This is a 5 hours private walking tour that includes all the major monuments and attractions of Ravenna, our professional tour guide will lead you to discover all the beauties of this charming town. Since this is a private tour, we encourage our clients to share their interests and desires in order to personalize the itinerary as much as possible. Being a walking tour will be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
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- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private tour
Admission tickets
Pick up/ drop off
Taxi or bus fee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The guide will wait for outside the train station of Ravenna
What to expect
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Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
20 min
Ravenna was the capital of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD and later (6th–8th century) of Ostrogothic and Byzantine Italy. As the capital city of the Western Roman Empire for 250 years and a major port of entry for the Eastern (Byzantine) Empire, Ravenna reflects in its art and architecture a fusion of Roman architectural forms with Byzantine mosaics and other decoration.
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Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
20 min
Whoever visits Ravenna fall in love for this charming town, even the Great Poet Dante Alighieri was impressed by Ravenna and spent here the last period of his life, in serene and undisturbed quiet, here he finished his major masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, and here you can visit his tomb.
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Basilica di San Vitale
30 min
Ravenna is the only place is Italy where you can admire the Byzantine art and architecture, the highest expression of it is the Church of San Vitale, this octagonal church is built of marble and capped by a lofty terra-cotta dome, again here you will find exceptional mosaics depicting the Old and New Testament.
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Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
15 min
is the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, this is the oldest building in Ravenna being built in the 5th century, the entire upper surface of the mausoleum’s interior is covered with mosaics on a blue ground
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Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
20 min
You will visit the most ancient monument remaining in the city, a Roman religious building.
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Mausoleo di Teodorico
15 min
Reach the Mausoleum by taxi or bus with the tour guide. The Mausoleum was built by Theoderic in 520 AD, as his burial place. Entirely made of Istrian stone, its structure is divided into two decagonal orders placed one on top of the other.
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Piazza del Popolo
10 min
Have a relaxing walk in the city center
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Archiepiscopal Museum
20 min
Stop in the museum and see relics of early Christian Ravenna, such as the fragments of mosaic from the first cathedral church, and the chapel of Sant'Andrea.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Best of Ravenna Full Day Private Tour of Must-See Sites with Top-Rated Guide
Can I cancel Best of Ravenna Full Day Private Tour of Must-See Sites with Top-Rated Guide for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
The guide will wait for outside the train station of Ravenna
What's included?
- Private tour
- Admission tickets
What's not included?
- Pick up/ drop off
- Taxi or bus fee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte, Basilica di San Vitale, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi), Mausoleo di Teodorico, Piazza del Popolo, Archiepiscopal Museum.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, French, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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