Ravenna Half-Day Private Guided Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Step off the beaten path and into the glowing heart of early Christian art and Byzantine majesty. On this exclusive private tour of Ravenna, you’ll journey through centuries of sacred beauty with a knowledgeable, passionate expert at your side — bringing the stories behind the mosaics vividly to life.
Along the way, you’ll also visit the Tomb of Dante Alighieri, the final resting place of Italy’s greatest poet, where history, literature, and culture come together in a uniquely evocative setting. To complete your experience, you’ll step inside a traditional mosaic workshop, where skilled artisans will demonstrate the creation of a mosaic using the ancient techniques that have made Ravenna world-famous. Witness firsthand the precision, craftsmanship, and artistry that have been passed down through generations and continue to keep this remarkable tradition alive.

What's Included

private guided tour led by a licensed guide
tickets to enter the sites and monuments (€12.50 per person)
Private transportation
Food & drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the entrance of the bookshop, close to the Basilica di San Vitale and Mausoleo di Galla Placidia. If you're arriving by train, it’s about a 15–20 minute walk. You can take a taxi from outside the station. You can also park your car in the nearby Parcheggio Largo Giustiniano or in Piazza Baracca.

End point
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica di San Vitale

    You will enter a world of Gold, Glory, and Empire. The walls and dome of San Vitale shimmer with one of the most spectacular collections of early Christian mosaics anywhere in the world.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

    A Hidden Gem That Glows With Eternity. visiting this Mausoleum you will be transported into a celestial dream where a deep cobalt sky glistens with golden stars and delicate mosaics whisper stories from the earliest days of Christian faith.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

    You will dive into the light of Early Christianity. Hidden just steps from Ravenna’s cathedral it is one of the oldest and most dazzling baptisteries in the world. Built in the 5th century, this octagonal jewel invites you to step inside and be bathed in sacred beaut

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

    A mosaic Gospel. You will step into the majestic basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, and find yourself surrounded by a shimmering river of saints, prophets, palaces, and miracles. This 6th-century church holds one of the most extensive and enchanting mosaic narratives in the Christian world — a visual storybook stretching across time and eternity.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte

    Visita alla tomba del grande poeta, padre della lingua italiana

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    a visit at a mosaic workshop

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Private Tours by Angelalea

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