Ravenna: Full Day Private Guided Tour of UNESCO Sites

Highlights

• Private Guided Tour
• UNESCO World Heritage
• Stunning Mosaics

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   20min

   The square is named after the Italian statesman Luigi Carlo Farini and thanks to its proximity to the train station, it is an important gathering place for tourists and locals.

2. 2

   Mausoleo di Teodorico

   30min

   This 6th century monument was built for the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great. It was built in carved stone and is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996.

3. 3

   Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

   30min

   This incredible Church - a UNESCO World Heritage site - was built between the 5th and 6th century by Theodoric. Originally consecrated to the Arian cult, it is famous for one of the most famous Early Christian mosaic cycles in the world, freaturing 26 Christological scenes.

4. 4

   Dante's Tomb

   30min

   In this quiet part of Ravenna, called The Zone of Silence you will find the tomb of the most important Italian poet of all times, Dante Alighieri. It is located inside the Quadrarco of Braccioforte courtyard.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   20min

   These Franciscan cloisters date back to the 14th century. Surrounded by lush greenery, they provide a peaceful retreat for visitors, thanks to their rich history and timeless beauty.

6. 6

   Basilica di San Francesco

   30min

   We will visit this beautiful medieval church, which is deeply linked to the figure of Dante and to the Zone of Silence.

7. 7

   Piazza del Popolo

   20min

   Piazza del Popolo is the beating heart of Ravenna and has been an important gathering place for over seven centuries. It is overlooked by the Palazzo Merlato and the Palace of the Clock Tower.

8. 8

   Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

   30min

   The Mausoleum was commissioned in the 5th century AD by empress Galla Placidia, daughter of Theodosius. Its most striking feature is the mosaics filling the dome and representing a breathtaking starred sky.

Before you go

Location