Ravenna Treasures: Half-Day Walking Tour Around UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Ravenna
Immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning mosaics of Ravenna on this half-day walking tour. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, visit a mosaic workshop, and enjoy a coffee break in a peaceful café. Join a passionate local guide for an unforgettable experience!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Basilica di San Vitale - I will introduce you to the Byzantine art and history showing and describing you the amazing mosaics of the basilica.
  • Mausoleo di Galla Placidia - I will introduce you to the Roman period in Ravenna and you will be completely merged into the mosaics being inspired by the starry sky as Cole Porter who then wrote his famous song Night and Day.
    Walking in the city center from one monument to the other.
  • Basilica di San Francesco - I will show you the suggestive flooded crypt of the church.
    Walking in the city center from one monument to the other.
  • Dante’s tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte - I will tell you the story of our great poet Dante Alighieri in Ravenna and all the vicissitudes of his bones in the past centuries.
  • Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo - You will discover the Arianism and the chapel of the palace of Theodoric, the King of Ostrogoth, and be amazed by the golden atmosphere of the basilica.
    Walking in the city center from one monument to the other.
  • Piazza del Popolo - We will pass through the main square having the chance to see the Town Hall and the Venitian columns with the statues of the patrons of the city.
  • Civic Tower - You will see the medieval leaning tower due to the sinking of the ground.
What's Included
  • Expert-led tour with a professional guide
  • Guidance from a professional art historian
  • Local insights with a regional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets (12.50 euros per person, children till 10 years old excluded).)
Additional Information

Experience the awe-inspiring mosaics and historical wonders of Ravenna, a city rich with eight UNESCO World Heritage sites. Engage with the unique ambiance of Ravenna and immerse yourself in its timeless history. Explore the Byzantine wonder of the Basilica of San Vitale, the ancient Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, constructed by King Theodoric. Visit the final resting place of the celebrated Italian poet Dante Alighieri. Enjoy the opportunity to take part in a traditional mosaic workshop, unwind with a coffee in a serene café, and marvel at the flooded crypt of the Basilica of Saint Francis. This experience is guided by a knowledgeable and enthused local tour guide.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • You need to respect COVID-19 policies
Location
Basilica di San Vitale
Via San Vitale
At the entrance. On request we can agree a different location to start (i.e. your hotel or train station) and to end the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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H2369rkjohnn
Dec 19, 2019
Outstanding sites and guide - Cristiana’s knowledge was outstanding as was her English and personality. She met me at the train station right on time and and everything was as good as one could expect, probably better.
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