Italy · UNESCO Heritage Sites

3-Hour UNESCO Sites Tour of Ravenna with Early Christian Mosaics

3 Hours Round trip from Via di Roma Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, built to house the Roman empress' remains
02 Admire the beautiful mosaics at the Chapel of Saint Andrew
03 Stroll around Piazza del Popolo, Ravenna's main square shaped by the Venetian period
04 Pay your respects at the Basilica of Saint Francis, where Dante's funeral was held

Join a short tour of Ravenna to discover why this medium-sized town is known as the Capital of Mosaics. Visit beautifully preserved World Heritage Sites such as the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Basilica of San Vitale, and the Neonian Baptistery, and admire the beauty of their early Christian mosaics. Along the way, become familiar with the main iconographic features that make Ravenna's artistic heritage so remarkable.

Ravenna is also the town where the Florentine poet Dante Alighieri found shelter during his exile and completed his Divine Comedy.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ravenna's UNESCO Mosaics and Dante Heritage

See the Basilica of Saint Apollinare Nuovo, which bears witness to the barbarian domination.
Discover the traces of the Venetian period at Piazza del Popolo, Ravenna's main square.
Visit the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, built to house the Roman empress' remains, which represents classical Roman style and culture.
See the Basilica of San Vitale, probably the most important Byzantine church in the West and one of the symbols of Ravenna's remarkable past.
See the Neonian Baptistery, the most ancient monument in town, dating back to the early 5th century.
See the Chapel of Saint Andrew, beautifully decorated with mosaics, where the first Christian bishops went to pray.
Ravenna is also the town where the Florentine poet Dante Alighieri found shelter during his exile and completed his Divine Comedy. We will walk through the so-called zona Dantesca (Dante's zone), dedicated to the Great Poet, where Ravenna's citizens keep silent to respect his memory.
Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis, where Dante's funeral was held in 1321, and discover its fascinating crypt.