Tours & Activities in Ravenna

Ravenna is known worldwide as the Capital of Mosaics. During this half-day tour you will discover why this medium-sized town has earned its nickname and popularity visiting some of its beautifully-preserved World Heritage sites. You will get a general idea of the most important historical periods that marked the history and architecture of the town, making Ravenna three times capital and, most importantly, you will discover the beauty of the unique mosaics, becoming familiar with the main iconography features of early Christian mosaics.

Tour the city of mosaics on this tour to explore the art and culture of Ravenna. Discover the monuments that earned the city its UNESCO World Heritage status.

Explore the rich in history and gastronomy of Ravenna on this guided walking tour. Discover landmarks like San Vitale and engage your senses on a culinary journey through traditional cuisines.

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.

Discover the culture, history, and beauty of Ravenna on this private guided walking tour. See highlights including its incredible mosaics, explore the San Appollinare Church, and more.

The guided tour of Ravenna will start from the church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo of the VI century realized by the Theodoric King of Arian religion. The second stage will be the Dante area also called the "zone of silence" dedicated to the cult and memory of Dante Alighieri. The tour continues towards the Neonian Baptistery. After the baptistery it will be the turn of Palazzo Rasponi from the heads of the Ravenna family of "Rasponi". The tour concludes with the wonderful Basilica of San Vitale of the 6th century, testimony of the Roman-Byzantine empire reunified after the Aryan period. With an octagonal central plan, the church still preserves the splendid scenes of the Old Testament and the famous panels of the imperial couple Justinian and Theodora of the Eastern Roman Empire. Next to the Basilica of San Vitale we will visit the Mausoleum of the Roman Empress Galla Placidia of the 5th century, rich in unique mosaic decorations.

Discover the rich history of Ravenna on a private guided walking tour. Visit the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo, and stroll past colorful mosaics with your guide.

On this 3-hour private guided tour of Ravenna, your expert guide will show you the most important treasures of the city. You'll explore some of its most famous sites and admire the stunning mosaics all around you. Marvel at the early Christian and Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Battistero Neoniano, the Arcivescovile Museum and the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. Walk along the streets of the old town and stop to explore the picturesque Piazza del Popolo and the Dante area, or 'Area of Silence'. In fact, the exiled Florentine Dante died in Ravenna on 13 September 1321.

Explore Ravenna on a guided walking tour that covers three UNESCO sights including the Basilica of San Vitale. Enjoy Early Christian and byzantine mosaics with the option to include a mosaic workshop.

Explore Ravenna's historic center with a private guide. See stunning UNESCO monuments and discover some of the best-preserved mosaics in the world.

Discover the beauty of Ravenna's history and art on a private walking tour. Visit the Church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, the Neonian Baptistery, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and more.

Explore the charming Ravenna with your family and children on this 2,30 hour kid-friendly guided tour. You will enjoy the exclusive attention of your private guide as you walk through the streets of the city and learn about its history and its monuments. See the most beautiful examples of the Byzantine art and some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the “city of mosaics”, including the Basilica of San Vitale and Sant'Apollinare Nuovo. Your guide will keep everyone involved and entertained with fun and instructive activities, games and commentaries. Visit the Archiepiscopal Museum, where you will find many artworks of the Byzantine and Roman Empires and the stunning Chapel of St. Andrews. The whole family will enjoy the visit thanks to the interesting descriptions, the quizzes, the trivia and the treasure hunts carefully planned for you.

As a native of Ravenna, Silvia loves her city's rich history. Her studies at the Academy of Fine Art of Ravenna help her create tours that introduce visitors to Ravenna's art and mosaics.

Experience your Ravenna vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or meeting place. Listen to the audio guide online, or offline. The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals. The smartphone is yours and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties

Visit Ravenna, the city of mosaics, on a private guided tour. Discover the most important highlights, including the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and the Baptistery of Neon.