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6-Hour Tour Of UNESCO Sites In Ravenna

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    6 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the history of Ravenna and enjoy the beauty of its UNESCO sites, including but not limited to the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia with its Roman-style architecture, Neonian Baptistery, Basilica of San Vitale with its byzantine mosaics, and Mausoleum of Theodoric, an impressive tomb. Also, visit the Basilica of Saint Francis.

Highlights
  • Admire the roman-style of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
  • Discover the main characteristics of the Byzantine Mosaics at the Basilica of Saint Vitale
  • Visit the Neonian Baptistery, probably the most ancient monument in town
  • Marvel at the beautifully decorated Chapel of Saint Andrew
  • Pay your respects at Dante's tomb and the Church and Crypt of Saint Francis
  • Basilica of Saint Apollinare Nuovo to Basilica of Saint Francis expand_more
    • The tour will start at the Basilica of Saint Apollinare Nuovo, witnessing the barbarian domination dating back to the late V century.
    • Walk through the town center reaching Piazza del Popolo, Ravenna main square, and discover the traces of the Venetian period.
    • Reach on foot the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, built to house the Roman empress' remains. This small building will impress you with the beauty of its mosaics, representing the classical Roman style.
    • Next, the Basilica of San Vitale is probably the most relevant Byzantine church of the West and the most famous UNESCO monument in Ravenna. Here, discover the main characteristics of Byzantine mosaics.
    • Visit the Neonian Baptistery, said to be the most ancient monument in town, dating back to the early V century.
    • Marvel at the Chapel of Saint Andrew, beautifully decorated with mosaics, was the private chapel of the Christian bishops where they went to pray. It is the only Christian building built during the Arian period.
    • See the Arian Baptistery, built in the late 5th century by the Goths dominating the town.
    • See the Mausoleum of Theodoric, an impressive tomb in memory of the Goths sovereign particularly studied for its architecture.
    • See the Basilica of Saint Apollinare in Classe, decorated with unique Byzantine mosaics, located close to the ancient port.
    • Visit Dante Alighieri's tomb and the Basilica of Saint Francis located in the so-called zona Dantesca, an area dedicated to the Great Poet where the citizens of Ravenna keep silent to respect his memory.
What's Included
  • Italian, French or English-speaking guide
  • Bus tickets to the sites in the suburbs
What's Excluded
  • Entrance tickets to the sites
Know before you go
  • Mask is compulsory in every site.
  • Covid-19 vaccination pass is required in every site.
Meeting Point

Piazza del Popolo, Ravenna, RA, Italia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 5EUR 200 Per Group

This is a private tour
Starting From

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USD 224 / group