Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide

Ravenna, known as the city of mosaics has to be one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Join us for an enchanting journey into Ravenna’s past! Discover with us its well-preserved architecture dating from the Roman and Byzantine periods. This is a 3 hours private tour led by a professional and fully authorized tour guide that will provide an insight into the past of this small, charming town!

1. 1

   Basilica di San Vitale

   40 min

   Actually Ravenna was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire from 402 ac, not only that, it was the capital for 3 different prominent empires: the Western Roman Empire, Theodoric King of the Goths and the Byzantine Empire in Europe. Each deeply influenced and marked Ravenna, that’s the reason why in this small town you can admire forms of art quite peculiar and different from the rest of Italy, in fact this is the only place in Italy where you can admire the startling byzantine art and architecture; you will feel astonished by the exquisite mosaics more than 1500-year-old.

2. 2

   Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

   40 min

   Ravenna, known as the city of mosaics has to be one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Join us for an enchanting journey into Ravenna’s past! Discover with us its well-preserved architecture dating from the Roman and Byzantine periods

3. 3

   Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

   40 min

   Here you can admire forms of art quite peculiar and different from the rest of Italy, in fact this is the only place in Italy where you can admire the startling byzantine art and architecture.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   30 min

   Visit the beautiful UNESCO Heritage Site chapel of St. Andrew in the bishop palace and admire the stunning mosaic representing Christ walking on the beasts.

5. 5

   Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

   30 min

   Our knowledgeable tour guide will lead you to discover all the main monuments and attractions, such as the Baptistry of Neon.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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