How do I choose between the different Ravenna experiences?

Start with what you want from the mosaics. Large guided walks are the best value for a first visit and cover the main UNESCO sites in about two hours. Private tours suit travellers who want questions answered and a flexible pace, while entry tickets alone work if you prefer to explore independently.

Do I need a guided tour to see Ravenna's mosaics?

No, you can visit the monuments with entry tickets and admire the mosaics on your own. A guide does add a lot, though: the imagery is dense with biblical and imperial symbolism that is easy to walk past without context. Guided tours also handle ticketing and timing across sites, which saves queueing at each monument during busy periods.

We use only the cookies this site needs. Analytics (Google, PostHog) load only if you agree.

Cookie PolicyPrivacy Policy

LivingLocal

Every bookable experience in Italy, in one place — compared across GetYourGuide, Headout and Viator, ranked on reviews, booked on their site at their price.

Destinations

Explore

Company

About

Legal

Emilia-Romagna · Italy

Things to do in Ravenna

Average rating4.5Median price$218

Top experiences in Ravenna

215 experiencesranked by rating and review volumePage 1 of 5

About Ravenna

Ravenna rewards travellers who look up: its churches and baptisteries hold the finest Byzantine mosaics in the Western world, and the best way to read them is with a guide who can explain what each golden panel means. Small-group walks such as the Ravenna: UNESCO Monuments and Mosaics Guided Tour cover the headline monuments in a couple of hours, while the Best of Ravenna Private Tour: UNESCO Mosaics & Ancient History goes deeper for those who want the story at their own pace. Beyond the mosaics, the city's quiet piazzas, markets and nearby hill towns make it an easy base for a longer stay.

Quick match

Find the right experience in Ravenna — in 30 seconds

I only have 2 hours I want food, not another queue

Top landmarks in Ravenna

Frequently asked questions

Book ahead for anything built around the UNESCO monuments, especially in spring and early summer when school groups and cruise visitors fill the mosaic sites. Small-group and private tours have limited places, and a few options sell out well before the date.