Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide

Highlights

• 3-Hour Private Tour
• Mosaics & Architecture
• Expert Local Guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Basilica di San Vitale

   40min

   Actually Ravenna was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire from 402 ac, not only that, it was the capital for 3 different prominent empires: the Western Roman Empire, Theodoric King of the Goths and the Byzantine Empire in Europe. Each deeply influenced and marked Ravenna, that’s the reason why in this small town you can admire forms of art quite peculiar and different from the rest of Italy, in fact this is the only place in Italy where you can admire the startling byzantine art and architecture; you will feel astonished by the exquisite mosaics more than 1500-year-old.

2. 2

   Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

   40min

   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

3. 3

   Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

   40min

   Here you can admire forms of art quite peculiar and different from the rest of Italy, in fact this is the only place in Italy where you can admire the startling byzantine art and architecture.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   30min

   Visit the beautiful UNESCO Heritage Site chapel of St. Andrew in the bishop palace and admire the stunning mosaic representing Christ walking on the beasts.

5. 5

   Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

   30min

   Our knowledgeable tour guide will lead you to discover all the main monuments and attractions, such as the Baptistry of Neon.

Before you go

Location