Italy · Architecture

Full-Day Ravenna Art and Architecture Tour with Byzantine Mosaics

1 Day Round trip from Ravenna Easy pace

Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna, Italy

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the colourful mosaics of the Neoniano Baptistery
02 Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis, one of Ravenna's major churches
03 Explore the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, once the private chapel of King Theoderic
04 See the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, created to honour the empress of the Western Roman Empire
05 Enjoy a local ice cream while strolling through Ravenna's Main Square

Take up this full-day excursion across Ravenna, a city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, known for the colourful mosaics adorning many of its central buildings. Admire the architecture of the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Neoniano Baptistery, and the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, and visit the Basilica of Saint Francis and the 1500-year-old Basilica of St. Apollinare. Round off the experience with a local ice cream while strolling through the Main Square.

Admire the architecture of the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Neoniano Baptistery, and the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, and visit the Basilica of Saint Francis and the 1500-year-old Basilica of St. Apollinare.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ravenna Mosaics and Basilica Tour

Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour.
Visit the Church of St. Vitale, commissioned by Emperor Justinian from Byzantium.
Head to the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, which was created to honour the resilient and colourful empress of the Western Roman Empire.
Marvel at the Neoniano Baptistery, decorated with beautiful mosaics.
Check out the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, which was the private chapel of the Ostrogoth King Theoderic.
Move to the Basilica of Saint Francis, a major church in Ravenna.
Continue to the Basilica of St. Apollinare, a 1500-year-old basilica.
Enjoy a local ice cream while strolling through the Main Square.
Travel back to your hotel after the tour.