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Ravenna Full-day Guided Private Tour: Mosaics and City Highlights

New To The Site! Ravenna, Italy

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Overview

Explore 6 Ravenna’s UNESCO-listed monuments and visit the so-called Area of Silence with the tomb of Dante Alighieri on our full day private tour. Located in the province of Emilia Romagna, Ravenna attracts many tourists every year, thanks to its cultural heritage with the precious monuments dating from the Byzantine and Roman Empires. Walking through the picturesque streets of the city you will stop to discover its beautiful basilicas, ancient mausoleums and other Christian buildings of great historic importance. Accompanied by an art historian guide you will explore the unique architecture of Ravenna and its exceptional Byzantine mosaics which date back to the 5th century. Then, we will skip ahead several centuries to the Middle Ages to explore how Dante Alighieri spent his last years and where he was buried.

What's Included

  • Private walking tour
  • Admission tickets
  • Professional local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up & drop off
  • Food & drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Luigi Carlo Farini
48121 Ravenna RA, Italy

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End point

Piazza del Popolo
48121 Ravenna RA, Italy

The tour will end in Piazza del Popolo.

What To Expect

Piazza Luigi Carlo Farini

Meet the guide at the Carlo Luigi Farini square near the station and start your full-day tour of Ravenna. You will explore the world heritage sites which retrace the rich history of the city and enjoy the entertaining and informative commentary from your knowledgeable guide.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleo di Teodorico

UNESCO-listed site, the mausoleum of barbarian King Theodoric is the most famous funereal construction built by the Ostrogoths. This early Christian monument is famous for its unique architecture and Byzantine mosaics.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

This majestic church was built by the early Christians in a 6th century, it is famous for its two sides walls decorated with the captivating mosaics made between 500 and 560 AD.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte

Ravenna is also home to the tomb of Dante Alighieri, who spent his last years in this city, where he found shelter during the exile. With your guide you will see the final resting place of the great Florentine poet and discover Why Dante escape from Tuscany and how was his live in Ravenna.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiostri Francescani

The monument of the ancient Franciscan Cloisters was a part of the convent erected by the Franciscans in 1261. It is a peaceful corner in the centre of Ravenna full of architectural and artistic details, which bring to mind the period when Dante Alighieri lived in the city.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Francesco

The Basilica of San Francesco is beautiful medieval church nestled in the heart of Zone of Silence and it is a place where the funeral of Dante Alighieri was held.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Popolo

It is the main square of the city which holds much historic value with a plenty of monuments worth seeing. Built during Venetian regency, this central piazza represents a unique example of the Venetian architecture with its beautiful palaces which retrace the rich history of the city.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

A hidden treasure of Ravenna, this ancient mausoleum was built in the early 5th century AD by empress Galla Placidia who was a sister of the Byzantine Emperor Onorio. You will be amused by its finest colourful mosaics which cover the entire building. Enhanced
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di San Vitale

A significant example of Late Antique architecture, this beautiful church was built in 6 century AD. As soon as you enter the Basilica you will be amused by its precious mosaics, depicting the episodes of the Old and New Testament and the figures of Emperor Justian and his court.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

One of the oldest relics of the city, the Neonian Baptistery was erected in the early 5th century and then rebuilt in 473 by bishop Neon, who redecorated this sacred structure with the precious mosaics which have remained almost intact over the centuries.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Archiepiscopal Museum

Located in archiepiscopal palace next to Ravenna Cathedral this museum houses an impressive collection of artworks from the Byzantine and Roman empires. Inside we will also visit the 5th century Chapel of Sant'Andrea decorated with the beautiful and
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ravenna Full-day Guided Private Tour: Mosaics and City Highlights?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Professional local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up & drop off
  • Food & drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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