Ravenna: 3-Hour Private Guided Tour of UNESCO Mosaics & Byzantine Masterpieces

Highlights

• Exclusive Private Tour
• UNESCO World Heritage
• Expert Art & Archaeology Guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15min

   Meet the guide at the Carlo Luigi Farini square near the station and start your half day tour of Ravenna. You will explore the world heritage sites which retrace the rich history of the city and enjoy the entertaining and informative commentary from your knowledgeable guide.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   35min

   This beautiful church was built by the early Christians in a 6th century, it is famous for its two sides walls decorated with the captivating mosaics made between 500 and 560 AD.

3. 3

   Basilica di San Vitale

   35min

   A significant example of Late Antique architecture, this beautiful church was built in 6 century AD. As soon as you enter the Basilica you will be amused by its precious mosaics, depicting the episodes of the Old and New Testament and the figures of Emperor Justian and his court.

4. 4

   Archiepiscopal Museum

   30min

   Located in archiepiscopal palace next to Ravenna Cathedral this museum houses an impressive collection of artworks from the Byzantine and Roman empires. Inside we will also visit the 5th century Chapel of Sant'Andrea decorated with the beautiful and colorful mosaics.

5. 5

   Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

   30min

   One of the oldest relics of the city, the Neonian Baptistery was erected in the early 5th century and then rebuilt in 473 by bishop Neon, who redecorated this sacred structure with the precious mosaics which have remained almost intact over the centuries.

6. 6

   Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

   35min

   Discover the famous Mausoleo of Galla Placidia, a small, cross-shaped building renowned for its simple exterior and exquisite interior adorned with intricately detailed early Christian mosaics.

Before you go

Location