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Ravenna and its Treasures - Private Half-Day Walking Tour

8 Reviews 4.88 out of 5 stars Based on 8 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
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Overview

You will be amazed by the stunning mosaics. Ravenna is a treasure trove which unveils eight UNESCO World Heritage monuments. You will appreciate the Ravennate atmosphere and feel to be part of the history. Visit of the byzantine Basilica of San Vitale, the roman Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo built by the king Theodoric, the Tomb of the major Italian poet Dante Alighieri. You will have the chance to step into a mosaic workshop, have a coffee break in a peaceful café and see the flooded crypt of the Basilica of Saint Francis. All with a local passionate and experienced tour guide.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets: 12.50 euros per person, 2 euros for children from 6 to 10 years old, free under 6 years old
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via San Vitale
17, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy

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End point

Via di Roma
53, 48020 Ravenna RA, Italy

On request we can agree a different location to start (i.e. your hotel) and to end the tour.

What To Expect

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Basilica di San Vitale

I will introduce you to the Byzantine art and history showing and describing you the amazing mosaics of the basilica.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

I will introduce you to the Roman period in Ravenna and you will be completely merged into the mosaics being inspired by the starry sky as Cole Porter who then wrote his famous song Night and Day. Walking in the city center from one monument to the other.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Francesco

I will show you the suggestive flooded crypt of the church. Walking in the city center from one monument to the other.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte

I will tell you the story of our great poet Dante Alighieri in Ravenna and all the vicissitudes of his bones in the past centuries.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

You will discover the Arianism and the chapel of the palace of Theodoric, the King of Ostrogoth, and be amazed by the golden atmosphere of the basilica. Walking in the city center from one monument to the other.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Popolo

We will pass through the main square having the chance to see the Town Hall and the Venitian columns with the statues of the patrons of the city.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Civic Tower

You will see the medieval leaning tower due to the sinking of the ground.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • You need to respect COVID-19 policies
  • 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 Ravenna and its Treasures – Private Half-Day Walking Tour?

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-101105P1

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What's Included

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  • Professional guide
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets: 12.50 euros per person, 2 euros for children from 6 to 10 years old, free under 6 years old

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • You need to respect COVID-19 policies
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

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