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Plunge Into The Stunning Mosaics With A 3-Hour Private Tour Of Ravenna Monuments
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Art, Architecture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    3 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French

Description

Enjoy the pedestrian city centre of Ravenna in a pleasant walking tour through the main UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. Have the chance to admire the stunning mosaics of the Byzantine Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo and see how artists in Ravenna continue this ancient technique by visiting a mosaic workshop. But you can’t leave the city without paying homage to the major Italian poet Dante Alighieri stopping at his tomb and crossing the “zone of silence” where you will be amazed by the characteristic flooded crypt of the Basilica of San Francesco.

Highlights
  • Visit the Byzantine Basilica of San Vitale and the mausoleum of Galla Placidia
  • Stop at Dante's tomb knowing the incredible story of his bones
  • Marvel at the crypt of the Church Of Saint Francis 
  • Pay your respects at the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
  • Admire the mosaic demonstration at a mosaic workshop
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    • Meet the Tour Guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour. 
    • Learn about the history and and changes of the territory during the centuries of this enchanting city which was merged into a lagoon in the past.
    • Visit the Byzantine Basilica of San Vitale and the Roman Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
    • Take a coffee break in a peaceful cafe in a nice courtyard.
    • Pay homage to the Tomb of the poet Dante Alighieri and witness the flooded crypt of the Basilica of San Francesco.
    • Enjoy a mosaic demonstration in a mosaic workshop.
    • Visit the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo built by King Theodoric.

    End of the tour.

What's Included
  • Private English-speaking Ravenna guide
What's Excluded
  • Admission tickets
  • Tips and Gratuities 
Meeting Point

Piazza del Popolo, Ravenna, RA, Italia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 10EUR 150 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 168 / group