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Private Walking Tour: Discover Ravenna's Stunning Mosaics

21 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 21 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Ravenna, Italy
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, Italian

Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Entrance ticket to the UNESCO monuments
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Piazza Arcivescovado
1, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy

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Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

UNESCO monument, bearing witness to the barbarian domination
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Francesco

We will have a walk in the so-called Zona Dantesca(Dante's zone), an area dedicated to the great poet where silence is kept by the citizens of Ravenna to respect his memory. There we will the church of San Francesco where his funeral was held in 1321, discovering its fascinating crypt.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte

Ravenna is also the town where the Florentine poet Dante found shelter during his exile and where he wrote the last part of his Divine Comedy. We will discover why Dante came to Ravenna and how much the poet was loved by its inhabitants.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Popolo

You will discover hidden traces of the Venetian domination of Ravenna.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

UNESCO monument, built to house the Roman empress' remains. You will be stunned by the beauty of its mosaic decorations.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of San Vital

UNESCO monument, the most relevant Byzantine church of the West.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

UNESCO monument, probably the most ancient monument in town, dating back to the late IV / early V century. You will discover beautiful ancient Christian symbols.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Archiepiscopal Museum

We will visit the Chapel of Saint Andrew, UNESCO monument, showing beautiful mosaics dating back to the late V century.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour: Discover Ravenna’s Stunning Mosaics?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-39477P2

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Private tour
  • Entrance ticket to the UNESCO monuments

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

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