Ravenna City Highlights Private Tour with Local Guide

Join this private 3-hour tour you to discover the history and the art of Ravenna, in the company of a knowledgeable local expert guide. You will walk through the center of the city and visit some wonderful gems of the Roman-Byzantine art, such as the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Basilica of St. Apollinare Nuovo. Learn about architecture and mosaics thanks to the interesting descriptions and the commentaries of your guide at the Basilica of san Vitale and at the and the Baptisery of Neon. As you stroll along the picturesque streets of this treasure of the Emilia Romagna region, enjoy the St. Andrew Chapel in the Museum Arcivescovile and hear about the culture of the city and its people. This private tour will be a great opportunity to explore this beautiful city and feel its fascinating atmosphere!

1. 1

   Basilica di San Vitale

   40 min

   In the heart of Ravenna you will find one of the most fascinating landmarks, built to testify the greateness of the Byzantine Empire, with the unusual shape of its structure and the magnificent mosaic decoration on that will leave you breathless

2. 2

   Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

   40 min

   The tour will take you to one of the most precious highlights of Ravenna, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites from 1996, that will charm you with its wonderful starry night represented in the dome.

3. 3

   Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

   40 min

   Our history and art expert guide will show you the 5th century Baptisery that one of the the best preserved ancient baptisery. You will learn about the Byzantine art and share with you interesting commentaries and descriptions.

4. 4

   Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

   40 min

   Built between the 5th and the 6th AD by the kingTheodoric, the Basilica is one of the most important landmarks of the city, with its simple brick façade and its rich mosaic decoration inside.

5. 5

   Archiepiscopal Museum

   20 min

   You will have the opportunity to appreciate the wonderful St. Andrew Chapel in the Archiepiscopal Museum

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.