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.

Ravenna boasts a very important artistic heritage, cultural richness and historical roots. A visit could not possibly exclude the discovery of its most important treasures. Literally, Ravenna is a place that must be seen piece by piece. And it could not be otherwise, given the amount of mosaics (famously made of tiles) that this locality preserves. With this activity, accompanied by a 100% local guide you will go around the city streets discovering all its important historical vicissitudes that mix distant eras, Empires, Barbarian poets and great stories of conquests and conspiracies. You won't have to think about anything as admission to major monuments such as the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, that to the Basilica of St. Apollinare Nuovo and others will already be booked for you. 3 hours is by no means enough to discover all the city and the card we booked for you gives you access to many other interesting places such as monuments and museums even after the tour.

Enjoy a cooking class in a local home with a certified home cook. Learn local recipes and taste everything you make with some delicious wine.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Discover the port town of Cesenatico and stop at Sant'Apollinare Basilica on this e-bike day trip to the city of Ravenna. Ride along a picturesque canal that was designed by Leonardo da Vinci.

Even just a half day visit is enough to enjoy the best of what the astonishing city of Ravenna has to offer. Discover the Early-Christian and Byzantine mosaics of the 5th and 6th centuries and you will be fascinated!

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.

Enjoy a private transfer from / to the airport of Bologna or Bologna city center to / from Ravenna Cruise Port.

The guides of Il Papavero are able to adapt the tour to every need and type of clientele, always creating a pleasant atmosphere and without weighing down the historical-artistic explanations. It will be an unforgettable tour!

Ravenna, known as the city of mosaics has to be one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Join us for an enchanting journey into Ravenna’s past! Discover with us its well-preserved architecture dating from the Roman and Byzantine periods. This is a 3 hours private tour led by a professional and fully authorized tour guide that will provide an insight into the past of this small, charming town!

Explore the ancient capital of the Western Roman Empire and discover its fascinating history and principal monuments on this fantastic private tour.

Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Ravenna city or Cruise Port to Venice,piazzale Roma and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private ,door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

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.

Explore Ravenna with your family on this private kid-friendly tour and see its main wonders, such as the Basilica of San Vitale, the Chapel of St. Andrew and the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo.

Explore Ravenna and discover one of the most beautiful cities in Italy! Marvel at stunning basilicas and beautiful baptisteries, which contain some of the richest heritage of ancient mosaics in the world.

Ravenna: a treasure of the Mediterranean: A hidden world of mosaics and underground crypts, the absolute pearl of art of Emilia Romagna region. Several populations estabilished on the sandy Adriatic coast. This endless territory of marsh, wetlands, lagoons, swamps, despite being partially unhealthy, turned out to be the perfect shelter for a craddle of civilization. The pines of the coast started to be exploited by romans to build their undefeatable fleet. Our tour will be as rich in detail and complete as possible, in order to let you dive into this golden age, and let you travel back in time with your mind and your senses.

Join me on this fascinating tour of Ravenna, exploring its incredible UNESCO sites and admiring the beauty of its mosaics.

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.

Enjoy a 3-hour private tour of Ravenna: get insights from your expert local guide and admire its stunning mosaics!

Come to Ravenna! If you have never been in Ravenna, I suggest a full-day guided tour for a complete visit of this beautiful town! My town! 6 hours tour and lunch break which includes UNESCO monuments situated in the city centre. A walking tour in the magic atmosphere of Ravenna, mosaic of art and culture that cherishes ancient World Heritage Treasures. Ravenna is a friendly and hospitable city close to the sea and also to natural landscapes.

*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.

Book a one way private transfer from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Venice, Piazzale Roma. Travel safely in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.

As the capital city of the region of the same name in Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy, Ravenna is well known for its colorful mosaics, stunning basilica churches and remarkable chapels. Join us on this private tour led by a local expert and English-speaking professional guide to experience the wonder of the awe-inspiring city. Total duration: 3 hours

Enjoy the Private Tour of Ravenna visiting Sant Apollinare Nuovo Church, San Vitale Basilica, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia and Much More! You will have your own top rated and local guide only for you.

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

During this Private Tour Silvia will make you discover the extraordinary history of the most important UNESCO sites in the city of Ravenna, from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Byzantine rule. Ravenna in the space of only 200 years was nominated capital three times and today its perfectly preserved mosaics leave us breathless, taking us back to the ancient glories of a bygone era. During this visit, immersed in the evocative half-light, you will have the opportunity to observe the majesty of the mosaics in a completely unique and special atmosphere outside of satiety and time.

Book a one-way private transfer from Venezia Marco Polo Airport to Chioggia Cruise Port. Travel safely in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.

YOU’LL BE ABLE TO VISIT 2 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN ITALY, JUST IN ONE DAY! It would be like coming back in the Middle Age for real! *Tour is PRIVATE* Ideal for families, group of friends, couples. *INCLUDING* - Pick up & Drop-off from Bologna downtown - Transfers by comfortable A/C private vehicle - Certified Tour Leader born and raised in the area - Lunch at selected Typical Restaurant - Olive Oil tasting in Brisighella, recognised as one of the best in the World! - Insurance Coverage guaranteed by Certified travel Agency *THE ITINERARY* - 9.30 am pick up from Bologna downtown, 1 hour drive to Brisighella - Olive Oil Tasting - Clock Tower & Donkey Alley visit, we'll walk through the scenic Donkey Alley - Lunch at Selected Typical Restaurant (2. course plus wine) - Drive to Dozza, stroll through the colourful Historic Center and visit the 14th Century Rocca. - 5.30 pm Drop off in Bologna downtown

This is a private transfer service for cruise passengers disembarking from Royal Caribbean International "Explorer of the Seas" on destination to Venice Marco Polo airport or the island main car terminal.