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Ravenna: Mosaics and Highlights Tour
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Ravenna
Join an exclusive small group tour in Ravenna. Explore Byzantine mosaics, early Christian art, and historic sites with insider knowledge. Book now for a unique experience.
Join an exclusive small group tour in Ravenna. Explore Byzantine mosaics, early Christian art, and historic sites with insider knowledge. Book now for a unique experience.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo - Begin your adventure with a visit to Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, a remarkable basilica celebrated for its vibrant mosaics and stunning architecture. Originally a Palatine Chapel, it later became a place of worship. The mosaic panels in the nave depict biblical stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Be amazed…
- Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo - Begin your adventure with a visit to Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, a remarkable basilica celebrated for its vibrant mosaics and stunning architecture. Originally a Palatine Chapel, it later became a place of worship. The mosaic panels in the nave depict biblical stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Be amazed by the artistry and vivid colors that bring these stories to life. Witness the Procession of the Magi, a breathtaking depiction of the three wise men journeying to meet the infant Jesus.
- Dante’s Tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte - Explore the Tomb of Dante, a national monument erected in 1781 to honor the renowned poet Dante Alighieri.
- Basilica di San Francesco - Situated next to the Basilica of San Francesco in central Ravenna, this site is steeped in history. Then, delve into the underwater mosaics of the Basilica of San Francesco, unveiling more of Ravenna’s cultural treasures.
- Mausoleo di Galla Placidia - Proceed to the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, a splendid monument showcasing early Christian art. This UNESCO World Heritage Site will captivate you with its mosaics on the walls and ceiling. The rich blue hues and intricate designs transport you back to the 5th century. Admire the exquisite mosaic of the Good Shepherd, a symbol of the Christian faith.
- Basilica di San Vitale - Then, visit the Basilica of San Vitale, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. The elaborate mosaics adorning the walls and ceilings will fascinate you. Look for the apse mosaic of Emperor Justinian and his court and the magnificent mosaic of Empress Theodora. The basilica’s octagonal shape and towering dome highlight the architectural expertise of the era.
- Ravenna - End your tour with leisure time to explore the beauty and allure of Ravenna’s city center. Your combined ticket also grants access to the Neonian Baptistery (self-guided).
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Small groups led by expert guides
- 2.5 hours small group tour
- Admission Tickets to all mentioned sites
- Expert local guide
- Small groups led by expert guides
- 2.5 hours small group tour
- Admission Tickets to all mentioned sites
What's Not Included
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Guided tour of Neonian Baptistery
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Guided tour of Neonian Baptistery
Additional Information
Join a select group for an exclusive guided tour of Ravenna, renowned as the city of mosaics.
Uncover the treasures of early Christian art and admire the detailed Byzantine mosaics. Wander through Ravenna’s delightful city center and experience the Splendid Mosaics of Ravenna.
Ideal for history buffs, art aficionados, and cultural adventurers, this tour…
Join a select group for an exclusive guided tour of Ravenna, renowned as the city of mosaics.
Uncover the treasures of early Christian art and admire the detailed Byzantine mosaics. Wander through Ravenna’s delightful city center and experience the Splendid Mosaics of Ravenna.
Ideal for history buffs, art aficionados, and cultural adventurers, this tour provides a deeply engaging experience with expert insights and memorable encounters with Ravenna’s rich legacy.
The combined ticket grants access to the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, the Neonian Baptistery (self-guided), the Basilica of San Vitale, and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced
- Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances. In such cases, your guides will provide explanations from outside of the sites. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Guests are kindly requested to dress respectfully when visiting sacred sites.
Location
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
Via di Roma
We will meet in front of the main entrance of Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo. Your tour guide will be holding a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(55 Ratings)
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Gary33556
Dec 10, 2025
Great introduction to the city of Ravenna - Ravenna is an interesting place. The guide shared a lot about the history of the city from its roots as an important gateway to the interior of Italy due to the river that runs from the sea into the heart of the country. Its key feature now are the stunning mosaics that draw people from all over the world. In addition to the beautiful artwork, it also an important center for education into the craft of creating the stunning displays. We visited a couple of churches where the mosaics take up entire wall and ceilings. We also had a nice walk around the city to view some of the other historical sites. It was a perfect introduction into the city.
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935margoto
Dec 6, 2025
Great- worthwhile tour - A very informative tour, chock full of history and stories. Federica was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a small group which made it more personable. The mosaics are truly incredible and I loved learning the stories behind them all.
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Mk1948
Nov 30, 2025
Great tour of Ravenna’s Mosaic’s - Rita is a wonderful guide - knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and able to present art and history in a clear and enjoyable way.
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Voyager13778273317
Nov 20, 2025
Expert knowledge of the Ravenna Mosaics - The tour guide explained all the details in each mosaic weaving them into the wider political/historical context of the time. It was easy to see how passionate she was sharing her knowledge and love of Ravenna. Excellent for small groups!
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Lisa_c
Nov 10, 2025
Excellent opportunity to... - Excellent opportunity to visit some of Ravenna's famous mosaics. Although there is a fair bit of walking, it is well worth it to see these artistic masterpieces.
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Ulrike_c
Oct 26, 2025
Excellent! Very... - Excellent! Very informative and good tour.
To hear the relevant history is much better than reading it
Also the tour was not too long.
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Anthony_p
Oct 25, 2025
An intimate tour of... - An intimate tour of Ravenna with a small group. Off the beaten path but a must see for those interested in early Christian artwork and history. Did this as a day trip from Florence and it was pleasant to be away from the crowds there.
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Joanne_zbaltimore_md
Oct 20, 2025
Mosaics and history! - This walking tour was amazing! We knew little about the city when we booked the tour and our guide delved into its history from the time of the Roman Empire. The mosaics are exquisite and we were able to understand them in the context of the time in which they were created.
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982annettek
Oct 19, 2025
Best tour we could imagine! - Eliza met us at the station and we learned that we were the only participants of the tour that day. Our thanks goes to the organization for not cancelling! - We had a great time with charming and well informed Eliza and learned a lot of interesting details about Ravenna and the mosaics. After the tour we were full of wonderful impressions and were very glad to take a break. In the afternoon we visited the two remaining sites which belonged to the tour and were self guided.
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James_m
Oct 25, 2025
Very informative tour.... - Very informative tour. Tour ticket includes access to 2 other attractions not included on guided tour.
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