Tours & Activities in Ravenna

*Discover beauty and wonders of the UNESCO monuments* In this tour we are going to visit 5 stunnig UNESCO monuments of Ravenna, which feature sparkling and precious mosaics from the early Christianity. Ravenna was one of the most important cities of Late Antique Europe and hosts some spectacular works of art and architecture from this period. Best known for the magnificent mosaics of its sacred buildings, it had been chosen as the new capital of the West in 402. Today, Ravenna is celebrated for the resplendent mosaics adorning its sacred buildings, a testament to the enduring legacy of its illustrious past. *Monuments admission fees are NOT included.

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Ravenna attractions including: castle  Rocca Brancaleone, the “Mausoleum” of Galla Placidia and the Basilica San Vitale, Piazza Costa, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Duomo, the Ortodox Baptistery, the Diocesan Museum, Arians Baptistery • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Silvia, a tour guide since 2000 who learned how to cook from her grandmother. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Silvia will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Italian dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's home in Ravenna. • Pasta making and cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Italy's say culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Italian hospitality in a residential Emilia Romagna neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available

Once you've seen Ravenna Mosaics, you won't forget them. Observe the details and jump into the stories they tell. Taste Ravenna's seafood cuisine like Fried sardines or curzul with clams. Discover the ingredients of the famous Romagna friendliness in an ancient tavern: Piadina and Sangiovese!

Immerse yourself in a four-course private dining experience, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic recipes

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.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Ravenna and admire Christian and Byzantine mosaics from the 5th and 6th centuries. See highlights, such as the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Church of St. Vitale.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

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.

This is a 3 hours private walking tour led by a professional and fully authorized tour guide. You will jump into the past of this small, charming town! A knowledgeable tour guide will lead you to discover all the main monuments and attractions, such as: Baptistry of Neon; Mausoleum of Galla Placidia; Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo; Mausoleum of Theodoric, Basilica of San Vitale. After almost 3 hours of art and history you need time to relax and absorb all the beauty and the feelings that have affected your eyes and heart, now it' is time to sit and enjoy a bite of piadina, the traditional flatbread common in this area of Italy. We can say our goodbyes certain that this experience will remain with you.

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.

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.

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.

Take the worry out of your arrival at Ravenna Cruise Terminal and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 6 people) to Venice Marco Polo airport (VCE). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Mercedes car, minivan or minibus.

Many prominent artists loved Ravenna, just to mention a few: Lord Byron and Mary Shelly, Oscar Wilde, Sigmund Freud, Herman Hesse, Gustav Klimt and many, many others… our knowledgeable English speaking tour guide will help you to see what they saw and feel what they felt in our 3 hours private walking tour. Enjoy the beauty of the finest Byzantine mosaics of the: Baptistry of Neon, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Arian Baptistry, Archiepiscopal Chapel, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare, Mausoleum of Theodoric, Basilica of San Vitale. Art and history are not the only attractions if Ravenna, the town is also a foodie paradise, we couldn’t arrange the ideal tour without including the tasting of a local specialty such as the piadina, a flatbread filled with cured meet and/or soft and fresh cheese. Now the experience is truly perfect and you will also say, quoting the Great Poet, “the beauty I saw”!

This is a 5 hours private walking tour that includes all the major monuments and attractions of Ravenna, our professional tour guide will lead you to discover all the beauties of this charming town. Since this is a private tour, we encourage our clients to share their interests and desires in order to personalize the itinerary as much as possible. Being a walking tour will be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

Book a private transfer from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to/from Ravenna Cruise Port. Travel safely in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.