Guided Tour of Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Ravenna, Italy
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Christian works of art abound in Ravenna, but the most fascinating examples of the city are the mosaics. Make sure you don't miss any of the fantastic mosaics with this walking tour through the streets of Ravenna's historic center. In the company of a certified guide, you will be able to admire UNESCO World Heritage monuments such as the Basilica of San Vitale and enjoy a rich commentary on art and architecture.
- It combines the religious history and the decorative art of Ravenna
- Save time by booking your entrance to Ravenna's monuments in advance
- If the group is large, use a radio device to listen to the commentary
- Hear stories about Dante Alighieri and other famous Italians as you walk
What's Included
- Certified expert guide
- Radio guide (if the group is large)
- Ticket for the Entrance to the Monuments
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza S. Francesco, 7, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy
At the Tourist Information Office
End points
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Itinerary
1
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Basilica di San Vitale
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 1,893 reviews
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Olga_M, Jul 2026
In July at 14:45 it can be a bit hot :) So be sure to take your water and your hat. Respect to the guide who talked abd walked us through the heat.
Graham_A, Jun 2026
Incredibly knowledgeable and personable guide. Steered our small tour party effortlessly around five UNESCO monuments and managed to pause on the way to share lots of local knowledge.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review.
We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour despite the summer heat. It is especially rewarding to know that you appreciated the guide’s knowledge, friendliness and ability to share both the history of the UNESCO monuments and fascinating insights about Ravenna along the way.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
Janet_W, Jun 2026
Wonderful comprehensive tour of the mosaics. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and presented the information clearly and interestingly.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review.
We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and found it both comprehensive and engaging. It is especially rewarding to know that you appreciated the guide’s knowledge and the clear and interesting way the history and mosaics were presented.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
LC_A, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was highly knowledgeable about the history of Ravenna, the political and religious situation which gave rise to the basilicas and their murals. He thoroughly explained each site in a most engaging manner. The entire group was enthralled.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review.
We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide’s knowledge and engaging explanations. It is especially rewarding to know that the historical, political and religious context helped bring Ravenna’s extraordinary monuments and mosaics to life for the whole group.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
Ruth_B, Jun 2026
We did a 2 hour Mosaic Tile guided tour in Ravenna. Our guide Marco was clearly passionate about these incredible sites and was so informative and brought the history to life making it interesting and fun. Nice small group and didn’t feel rushed and felt able to ask questions along the way. I would highly recommend this tour . The scenes depicted are just stunning and a must see if you are in Ravenna !!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review.
We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and that Marco’s passion and knowledge brought the history of Ravenna’s mosaics to life in such an engaging way. It is also a pleasure to know that the small group size allowed you to enjoy the visit at a relaxed pace and ask questions throughout the experience.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
Leapea1976, Jun 2026
Chiara was an excellent guide! She was very informative and explained all the stories that the mosaics portrayed. Highly Recommend as she pointed out many little details that we would’ve missed on our own.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review.
We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and that Chiara’s explanations helped bring the mosaics and their stories to life. It is especially rewarding to know that her guidance allowed you to discover details that might otherwise have gone unnoticed.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again to Ravenna in the future.
Jill_H, May 2026
Fabulous amount of interesting information delivered in a really interesting manner. Would never have gained so much from visiting these amazing places with just info from reading about them.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review.
We are delighted that you found the tour so interesting and enriching. It is always rewarding to know that the guided experience helped bring the monuments and their history to life in a way that goes beyond a self-guided visit.
We hope to welcome you again soon to Ravenna.
Byron_C, May 2026
Fair amount of walking - but worth it. The guide we had was funny, knowledgable, and gave some great historical context.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review.
We are pleased that you enjoyed the tour and found the walking experience worthwhile. It is wonderful to know that the guide’s knowledge, humour and historical explanations helped make the visit even more engaging.
We hope to welcome you again soon to Ravenna.
Juli, May 2026
A great walking tour of the Mosaics of Ravenna including history and culture and overview of the city.
Francesca was a fantastic guide with so much knowledge.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your kind review.
We are very pleased that you enjoyed the walking tour and appreciated the combination of history, culture and discovery of the city. It is wonderful to know that Francesca’s knowledge helped make the experience so enjoyable.
We hope to welcome you again soon to Ravenna.
Donna_B, May 2026
Great historical overview of mosaics. Saw some beautiful examples of Byzantine artistry. Our guide was extremely interesting and knowledgeable
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review.
We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and the opportunity to discover Ravenna’s extraordinary Byzantine mosaics. It is wonderful to know that the guide’s knowledge and explanations made the experience even more engaging.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
pam_d, May 2026
Fabulous tour, guide was so informative, we learnt so much more than we would have on our own. A must do
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the guide so informative.
It’s great to know that the experience helped you learn much more about Ravenna’s mosaics than you would have on your own — that’s exactly what we aim to offer.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Ravenna!
Eleanor_D, May 2026
-Check in was in the Tourist Office in Ravenna and very well organized by the staff there.
-We arrived by train from Bologna and had a short walk to the meeting area/tourist office.
-Sergio ( english speaking guide) was passionate and so well read and happy to share his knowledge of the mosaics and history.
Because of Sergio, this was, without a doubt the best Viator tour I have ever taken.
Sergio
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that everything was well organized from the check-in at the Tourist Office and that your arrival from Bologna went smoothly.
We are especially happy to know that Sergio’s passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm for Ravenna’s mosaics and history made such a strong impression on you. We will be sure to share your kind words with him — feedback like yours is truly motivating.
It means a lot to hear this was the best Viator tour you have ever taken. We hope to welcome you again in Ravenna for another equally memorable experience!
Michael_P, Apr 2026
Very thorough look at the amazing UNESCO Mosaic sites. Our guide, Cinzia (sp?) was excellent. Very informative, friendly and professional. It would be very difficult to see all these sites as efficiently on your own.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the opportunity to explore Ravenna’s extraordinary UNESCO mosaic sites in such a complete and efficient way.
A special thank you as well for your kind words about Cinzia — we’ll be very happy to share your compliments with her. Her passion, professionalism, and friendly approach are qualities we truly value.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna again in the future!
Vinny_L, Apr 2026
Great tour, very knowledgeable guide. Visited 5 sites around the town, each one was stunning. Well paced and organised tour
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide’s knowledge, as well as the organization and pace of the visit. It is wonderful to hear that you found each site stunning. We hope to welcome you again in Ravenna!
Kris_Y, Apr 2026
Wonderful tour of three Unesco world heritage sites. Guide was passionate about explaining the meaning and history of the beautiful mosaics. Her English was excellent. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your lovely review.
We’re delighted that you enjoyed the visit and appreciated the guide’s passion and clarity throughout the tour. Thank you as well for recommending the experience.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
Rosemarie_R, Apr 2026
Ivan, our guide was very knowledgeable about the history behind the mosaics and the political and religious history of this era. It was a full afternoon. A lot of walking but he moved things along well and we learned a lot.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We’re glad you enjoyed the visit and appreciated the guide’s knowledge and the way the tour was paced throughout the afternoon. It’s wonderful to know the experience was both engaging and informative.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
Julie_F, Mar 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history Ravenna and the meaning of many aspects of the mosaics we saw. The only small suggestion would be to include one place in the trip to sight down and listen because three hours is a long time to stand. But lots of great information with a knowledge guide. Beautiful and inspiring mosaics.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We’re pleased that you enjoyed the visit and appreciated the guide’s knowledge and insights throughout the tour. Thank you as well for your helpful suggestion regarding a seated break. For visitors who may prefer a shorter and less demanding experience, we also recommend our 2-hour tour option.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
Karen_F, Mar 2026
Really outstanding tour of Ravenna and the Mosaics of early Christendom. We learned about the differences between early East and West Christianity, the key actors during those years as well as detailed explanations of the mosaics we viewed. Excellent tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review.
We’re delighted that the visit was such a rewarding experience and that the tour helped bring Ravenna’s unique heritage to life. It’s always a pleasure to know guests leave with a deeper appreciation of the city’s extraordinary mosaics.
Thank you as well for recommending the experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
Rich_W, Mar 2026
Ivan was so passionate and knowledgeable about the mosaics and where they reside. The Historical and religious details he related made the tour come alive as much as possible. Be aware everyone is only allocated a certain amount of time in a couple of sites so take photos while your guide is speaking.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide’s enthusiasm and knowledge. Visiting these sites involves set time slots, and your tip about managing time inside the monuments is very helpful for other visitors.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
Pauline_H, Mar 2026
Sylvia was an amazing guide, very passionate about the mosaics and we learnt so much from her about Ravenna, the mosaics and their history! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review.
We’re delighted you enjoyed the visit and appreciated the guide’s passion and knowledge. It’s always rewarding to hear that the tour helped bring Ravenna’s mosaics and history to life.
Thank you for recommending the experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
Mandy_M, Feb 2026
Traveled from Bologna to Ravenna for the day to see the mosaics. Our tour guide was very nice, but her voice was very difficult to hear, with and without the listening device. She focused heavily on the symbolism in the mosaics- which is important, I would have enjoyed also hearing more about the construction and architectural history. The tour was scheduled for 2.5-3 hours and continued into 4 hours. It was very cold this day and the extended time was challenging to stay focused. I left before the tour was over based on time and the cold temperature. This is absolutely a tour worth taking. I think the combination of our guide’s voice with the weather conditions made it challenging on this day.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback.
We’re glad you found the tour worthwhile and appreciated the beauty of Ravenna’s mosaics. We also understand how the cold weather and the extended duration may have made the experience more challenging on that day. Your observations are very helpful and will be taken into consideration.
We hope you might have the opportunity to return to Ravenna in more comfortable conditions and enjoy another visit in the future.
Donna_F, Jan 2026
Lots of walking, lots of information, Elisabetta was generous with her time and knowledge. It was a good choice
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We’re glad you found the tour a good choice and appreciated the guide’s generosity with her time and knowledge. We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna for another experience in the future.
Conor_M, Jan 2026
Elisabetta was amazingly knowledgeable and helpful. Her enthusiasm and ability to provide insight and historical context really transformed this experience from being a simple look at beautiful images on the wall to a fascinating and engaging life experience. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It’s a pleasure to read your review.
We’re glad the tour proved so worthwhile and that the guide’s knowledge and enthusiasm helped turn the visit into a truly engaging experience, adding context and meaning to what you saw. Thank you for sharing your appreciation.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna again in the future.
Simona_G, Jan 2026
The tour covered the must-see of Ravenna. Our guide Francesca was amazingly able to provide historical context and explain the art, the architecture and the society in a passionate and lively manner. Three hours diss not feel long and we all wanted more!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It was a pleasure to read your review.
We’re glad the tour covered the highlights of Ravenna and that the guide’s explanations made the history, art and architecture come alive in such an engaging way. It’s wonderful to know the time flew by and left you wanting more.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna for another experience in the future.
Zygmunt_D, Jan 2026
Marco was the most knowledgeable and intelligent guide I have recently met. His narration was very informative and delightful.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It’s a pleasure to read your review.
We’re delighted that you found the tour so informative and enjoyable, and that the guide’s narration made the experience particularly memorable. Thank you for sharing your appreciation.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna again in the future.
lauren_w, Dec 2025
Very interesting tour that hit 5 of the mosaics sites. Serena did an amazing job telling us the history of Ravenna as well as the mosaics. It was really great and I highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It’s a pleasure to read your review, thank you for joining the tour.
We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and that the visit felt engaging and well presented. Thank you as well for recommending the tour — it truly means a lot to us.
We hope to welcome you back to Ravenna again in the future.
Concepcion_E, Dec 2025
Great one. Will recommend this to everyone. Tour guide is well prepared and knowledgeable. The meeting place though is a bit difficult to find.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your great feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the guide well prepared and knowledgeable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon in Ravenna! Regarding your note about the meeting point, we are sorry you had some troubles finding the location and we would like to clarify for future participants that the tour starts at the Tourist Information Office in Piazza San Francesco 7, where guests are asked to enter and check in before the visit begins.
jane_h, Nov 2025
Silvia was a very knowledgeable guide. She led us through the streets of Ravenna to visit amazing mosaics.
P.s. The address of where to meet was very vague. It would have helped to have mentioned that we were to enter the Information Centre and register.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review and for joining our tour. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed discovering Ravenna’s mosaics with Silvia and appreciated her knowledge.
Regarding the meeting point, the address provided corresponds to our Tourist Information Office, where participants are asked to check in before the tour. Your comment is helpful and will allow us to make this clearer in our instructions.
We hope to welcome you again soon in Ravenna!
Tingting_C, Nov 2025
We have never been to a more beautiful town than Ravenna, all the mosaic, from 1500 years ago to modern work from famous and local artist, all amazing. But without our guide Chiara, that would be all we take away from this town. With Chiara almost endless knowledge of the town, it's history, not just mosaic but history of different rulers and religion that made their impact on it's churches and art within it. Chiara detailed and sometime funny explanations made the 3 hours tour a breeze and it's a absolute must if you visit this amazing town.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re delighted that Ravenna’s mosaics and monuments impressed you and even happier to hear how much the tour with Chiara enriched your visit.
We’re glad the three hours felt so enjoyable and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation.
Thank you for being part of the tour, we hope to welcome you back to Ravenna again!
MaryBeth_P, Nov 2025
She was so knowledgeable- we learned so much from her. She did an amazing job considering the crowds from the marathon. Definitely impressed and worth seeing!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that the guide’s knowledge helped you discover so much about Ravenna, even on such a busy marathon day.
Thank you for having been part of the tour, we hope to welcome you again soon!
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