Private Walking Tour: Discover Ravenna's Stunning Mosaics

Ravenna is known worldwide as the Capital of Mosaics. During this half-day tour you will discover why this medium-sized town has earned its nickname and popularity visiting some of its beautifully-preserved World Heritage sites. You will get a general idea of the most important historical periods that marked the history and architecture of the town, making Ravenna three times capital and, most importantly, you will discover the beauty of the unique mosaics, becoming familiar with the main iconography features of early Christian mosaics.

1. 1

   Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

   30 min

   UNESCO monument, bearing witness to the barbarian domination

2. 2

   Basilica di San Francesco

   15 min

   We will have a walk in the so-called Zona Dantesca(Dante's zone), an area dedicated to the great poet where silence is kept by the citizens of Ravenna to respect his memory. There we will the church of San Francesco where his funeral was held in 1321, discovering its fascinating crypt.

3. 3

   Dante's Tomb

   15 min

   Ravenna is also the town where the Florentine poet Dante found shelter during his exile and where he wrote the last part of his Divine Comedy. We will discover why Dante came to Ravenna and how much the poet was loved by its inhabitants.

4. 4

   Piazza del Popolo

   10 min

   You will discover hidden traces of the Venetian domination of Ravenna.

5. 5

   Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

   10 min

   UNESCO monument, built to house the Roman empress' remains. You will be stunned by the beauty of its mosaic decorations.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   30 min

   UNESCO monument, the most relevant Byzantine church of the West.

7. 7

   Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

   10 min

   UNESCO monument, probably the most ancient monument in town, dating back to the late IV / early V century. You will discover beautiful ancient Christian symbols.

8. 8

   Archiepiscopal Museum

   15 min

   We will visit the Chapel of Saint Andrew, UNESCO monument, showing beautiful mosaics dating back to the late V century.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.