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Offered languages
- English
- Italian
- French
You will be amazed by the stunning mosaics. Ravenna is a treasure trove which unveils eight UNESCO World Heritage monuments. You will appreciate the Ravennate atmosphere and feel to be part of the history. Visit of the byzantine Basilica of San Vitale, the roman Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo built by the king Theodoric, the Tomb of the major Italian poet Dante Alighieri. You will have the chance to step into a mosaic workshop, have a coffee break in a peaceful café and see the flooded crypt of the Basilica of Saint Francis. All with a local passionate and experienced tour guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
On request we can agree a different location to start (i.e. your hotel) and to end the tour.
Itinerary
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1
I will introduce you to the Byzantine art and history showing and describing you the amazing mosaics of the basilica.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
I will show you the suggestive flooded crypt of the church. Walking in the city center from one monument to the other.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
You will see the medieval leaning tower due to the sinking of the ground.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- You need to respect COVID-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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