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Discover the masterpieces of Ravenna during this in-depth and informative walking tour. You’ll get a comprehensive introduction to the UNESCO-World Heritage site, renowned for its ancient monuments and golden mosaics. Learn where Dante penned his famous Inferno and pay your respects to Italy’s beloved poet with a visit to his 14th-century tomb. Your guide will lead you through scenic town quarters as you’re entertained with history-filled legends.

Explore Ravenna's UNESCO World Heritage sites, dating from the Byzantine and Roman empires, on this private walking tour. With a dedicated guide, you'll enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Entrance tickets to all sites included.

The eternal beauty of the mosaics of some of the most famous Unesco monuments of Ravenna, in a tour that starting from Piazza San Francesco, will wind along the streets of the historic center.

Take a tour of Ravenna, known as the “city of mosaics” for the colorful tile artwork adorning many of its central buildings—some of which is more than 1,500 years old. The tour begins at Piazza del Popolo, the main square in the center of the city, and continues on to the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. You’ll also see Dante’s tomb, the Baptistry of Neon, and more.

This is a 5 hours private walking tour that includes all the major monuments and attractions of Ravenna, our professional tour guide will lead you to discover all the beauties of this charming town. Since this is a private tour, we encourage our clients to share their interests and desires in order to personalize the itinerary as much as possible. Being a walking tour will be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

On this half-day, private walking tour of Ravenna, you’ll enjoy a tailor-made introduction to the stunning, seaside Italian city. Get a peek at Byzantine-era mosaics in the basilicas of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and San Vitale, pay your respects to the famed poet at Dante’s tomb, and enjoy a complimentary food and wine tasting of regional products.

Discover the most iconic ancient mosaics in the stunning, seaside city of Ravenna during this half-day walking tour. Highlights include mosaics commissioned by the Emperor Justinian of Byzantium, the tomb of the Italian writer and poet Dante, and the private chapel of the Ostrogoths King Theoderic. Choose from all-day departure timings; admission tickets are purchased separately.

Take part in our guided tours that will take you on a pleasant walk along the main streets of the historic center of Ravenna to discover the most evocative and significant corners, famous people, anecdotes, food and wine and street art. A guided tour that starts from the Tomb of Dante Alighieri, and then deepens the rich heritage of the city, of which the 8 Unesco monuments are only the flagship. Ravenna with its basilicas, baptisteries and mausoleums tells us about a glorious past as a protagonist, in which it was capital 3 times. Entering the historic center, small buildings adorned with portals, mullioned windows, balconies and arcades, testify to the building renovation carried out during the Venetian domination. Not to mention the fact that for centuries, Ravenna welcomed illustrious people who were profitable poets and ingenious revolutionaries in these lands. So much so that even today Ravenna continues to be a source of such great inspiration.

Zip around Ravenna with ease on a 3-hour Segway tour that hits all the highlights. Start with an orientation session, then set off with your guide who shows you attractions such as Rocca Brancaleone castle and Basilica di San Vitale, and shopping destinations such as Via Cavour. Hear live commentary about Ravenna’s history throughout the tour as you cover more ground on the Segway personal transporter.

Take a wander through the last capital of the Western Roman Empire, the capital of the kingdom of the Goths and the Byzantine exarchate. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll also get a taste of the power of the great republic of Venice as well as the 19th century Italian Risorgimento, all the while accompanied by some of the most famous mosaics in the world in the presence of many UNESCO heritage sites. The tour starts in ancient Rome, with the mausoleum of Galla Placidia and then takes you after the fall to the Basilica of San Vitale. We then head through the middle ages to the 19th century, as we move to Piazza del Popolo. Afterwards, we head back to the time of the Gothic domination with the Baptistry of the Ariana before going to see an elaborate cover-up operation in the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuova. Finally, we pay a visit to the mortal remains of the great poet Dante Alighieri, father of the Italian language.

Silvia will make you discover the extraordinary history of the most important UNESCO sites in the city of Ravenna, from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Byzantine rule. Ravenna in the space of only 200 years was nominated capital three times and today its perfectly preserved mosaics leave us breathless, taking us back to the ancient glories of a bygone era. During this visit, immersed in the evocative half-light, you will have the opportunity to observe the majesty of the mosaics in a completely unique and special atmosphere outside of satiety and time.

The guides of Il Papavero are able to adapt the tour to every need and type of clientele, always creating a pleasant atmosphere and without weighing down the historical-artistic explanations. The skills and sympathy come together to create an unforgettable tour ... in the folds of the Paradise of Dante's memory.

Get the ideal introduction to history-packed, seaside Ravenna, famed for its mosaics and well-preserved Byzantine remains. This guided walking tour includes admission tickets to the Basilica di San Francesco, plus stops at other top attractions, including the fresco-filled Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and two cathedrals. Tours are capped at fifteen people, with audio headsets available for extra mobility.

Take in the highlights of Ravenna in just hours without the hassle of following a map and guidebook with this walking tour through the historic center. Admire the UNESCO-listed Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare, Basilica of San Vitale, and Mausoleum of Galla Placidia; stop at Dante’s tomb; and stroll through the city’s lanes to sample local specialties like piadina flatbread and traditional cheeses.

Discover Ravenna with this itinerary that in just three hours takes you to visit the most famous and significant monuments of the city and to admire the early Christian and Byzantine mosaics among the most famous and best preserved in the world! This delightful city between the 5th and 8th centuries was the capital of the Western Roman Empire, then of the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths and finally of the Byzantine Exarchate, and traces of this past are gathered in the splendid early Christian buildings and in its eight UNESCO monuments . But Ravenna is also the city that Dante Alighieri has chosen as the last refuge and which still preserves its memory and immortal remains.

Spend a full day getting to know the remarkable town of Ravenna. With five stunning Mosaic sights and an astounding 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ravenna is a delight for the senses. Learn about the city’s Byzantine architecture from your guide as you explore historically significant landmarks. Break for lunch (own expense), and free time to explore and then reconvene in the afternoon. All museum admission fees are included with the tour.

The beauty, elegance and unicity of Ravenna's art high-lighten its history, narrated through its 8 Unesco Heritage sites. What makes her unique is the many and perfectly-preserved remains of the Byzantine Period (400-600 d.C.) Let our tour guides ride you through the narrow and magic streets of Ravenna’s town centre, among incredible monuments, enchanted by its antique and imposing cathedrals and captured by its fascinating history. This guided bike tour includes stops in the main landmarks of the city such as the Battistero Neoniano, the Cathedrals of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo and San Vitale and the Mausoleums of Galla Placidia and Teodorico, where you will admire the simplicity and yet magnificence of these monuments. Our amazing professional tour guides will carry and immerse you not only into Ravenna’s History, but also into its life style and culture, in an outstanding and unforgettable experience!

Take a journey in this culturally rich, deeply historic and well-preserved towns, with our exclusive walking tour for a unique and unforgettable experience. You will see the highlights of Ravenna, with its mosaics, and Bologna just in one day with a top rated & local guide. The tour will start in Ravenna where you will spend about 3 hours, then you will travel by train or your own car to Bologna where the guide will led another 3 hours tour.

Unique experience with an exceptional guide capable of transmitting his passion for his city. You will have a glimpse of life lived in history

Go beyond the guidebook with a private 1-hour tour at the Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe. Situated near Ravenna, this Byzantine gem is not to be missed. Choose a start time that suits your schedule, then join your guide at the UNESCO listed 6th-century church. Without a swarm of fellow tour members to contend with, you’re free to engage with your guide and ask as many questions as you like.

Unique experience with an exceptional guide capable of transmitting his passion for his city. You will have a glimpse of life lived in history

You will live a unique experience with an excellent private guide who is an artist as well as a journalist, with lunch included.

As the capital city of the region of the same name in Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy, Ravenna is well known for its colorful mosaics, stunning basilica churches and remarkable chapels. Join us on this private tour led by a local expert and English-speaking professional guide to experience the wonder of the awe-inspiring city. Total duration: 3 hours

Ravenna is well known around the world for its byzantine architecture and mosaics. This is the complete tour to explore Ravenna city and mosaics in one day with a native guide. You will spend 5 hours with a private guide to see all the highlights.