Overview
*Discover beauty and wonders of the UNESCO monuments*
In this tour, I will guide you through 5 stunning UNESCO monuments in Ravenna, featuring sparkling and precious mosaics from early Christianity. Delve into the beauty of the early Christian and Byzantine monuments, accompanied by a local tour guide specialist.
Ravenna was one of the most important cities of Late Antique Europe and hosts some spectacular works of art and architecture from this period. Best known for the magnificent mosaics of its sacred buildings, it had been chosen as the new capital of the West in 402.
Today, Ravenna is celebrated for the resplendent mosaics adorning its sacred buildings, a testament to the enduring legacy of its illustrious past.
*Monuments admission fees are NOT included.
** Luana Ravenna tour guide Credentials:
- Board certified tour guide and tour leader
- Master's degree in Sacred Art
- Degree in Preservation of Cultural Heritage
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private guided tour of some of the most evocative places in the city
Monuments admission fees (€ 12,50 per person)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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.
What to expect
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Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
30 min
the basilica (a UNESCO site) boasts one of the most famous both Early and Late Christian mosaic cycles in the world
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Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
45 min
A walk in the city center and stop at the tomb of Dante Alighieri, the great poet, best known for the monumental epic poem the Divine Comedy.
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Archiepiscopal Museum
20 min
Built at the beginning of the 5th century by Archbishop Peter II, as a private oratory for the Catholic bishops. It's a UNESCO site.
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Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
10 min
Its inner decorations are so astounding that even Carl Gustav Jung, one of the fathers of Psychoanalysis, was struck by their magic, so much so that he described his visit as a wonderful "hallucination".
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Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
15 min
as soon as you enter the building, you're amazed by its mosaic decorations, enhanced by the golden light that pours through the tiny alabaster windows. A UNESCO site.
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Basilica di San Vitale
30 min
A UNESCO monument which stands out for the magnificence of its architecture and decorations.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Best of RAVENNA on a Private Tour
Can I cancel Best of RAVENNA on a Private Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–3 hours.
Where does it start?
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.
What's included?
- Private guided tour of some of the most evocative places in the city
What's not included?
- Monuments admission fees (€ 12,50 per person)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte, Archiepiscopal Museum, Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi), Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Basilica di San Vitale.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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