Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide
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Ravenna, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Delve deep into Ravenna, known as the “city of mosaics” for the magnificent UNESCO-listed Byzantine mosaics adorning many of its landmark churches, with this comprehensive art history-focused tour. Cover highlights like the Basilica of San Vitale, the Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, the Battistero Neoniano, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and more in just hours. Learn about the symbolism and craftmanship behind these treasures with insights from your guide as you explore.
- Skip the dry guidebook and visit Ravenna's mosaics with an art historian guide
- Cover the top UNESCO-listed mosaics in the city in just a few hours
- Seamless logistics with timed admission tickets booked in advance
- A private tour for ample interaction with your guide and time to ask questions
What's Included
- Admission tickets
- Top rated and local guide
- Pick up/ drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza Luigi Carlo Farini, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy
Our guide will wait for you outside the train station.
End point
- Piazza del PopoloP.za del Popolo, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy
Itinerary
1
Basilica di San Vitale
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Archbishop's Chapel of St. Andrew
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 23 reviews
John_D, Oct 2025
This tour is a must for persons visiting the Venice/Romanga area. Cristiana shared her wealth of knowledge about the amazing historical sites in Ravenna, allowing time for questions, taking pictures and just gazing at the wondrous views. There is so much to take in and this tour did so much to increase our understanding of the rich history of Ravenna.
William_D, May 2025
Very informative and indescribably beautiful. Our guide was especially good putting things into historical perspective. Easy walking through a lovely city.
Bernard_S, May 2025
Best way to experience Ravenna in less than half a day. Very knowledgeable and agreeable guide (Martha). All of the main sites, no waiting.
Clark_C, May 2025
The mosaics are extraordinary and our guide very knowledgeable of the art form and the history and significance of each building.
Jessica_P, May 2025
Our private walking tour of Ravenna’s mosaic masterpieces was an unforgettable experience, and Sabrina, our guide, made it truly exceptional. From the moment we met her, it was clear we were in the hands of someone with a deep passion and remarkable knowledge of the city’s rich history, culture, and artistic heritage.
Sabrina brought each site to life with fascinating insights, from the dazzling mosaics of San Vitale to the serene beauty of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Her explanations of the symbolism, techniques, and historical context added so much depth and appreciation to what we were seeing—we learned more in a few hours than we could have in days on our own.
This tour was everything we hoped a “Highlights of Ravenna” experience would be: inspiring, educational, and beautifully paced. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to explore Ravenna in an engaging and meaningful way!
Patricia_T, Jul 2024
Having an artist in mosaic tour us through the churches. Seeing unesco site. Slow strolling through the old streets listening to tour guide take us through history
Sonya_S, Jun 2024
Marta was personable and extremely knowledgeable. She is a professional art historian specializing in Antiquity and she answered all of out questions thoroughly. Really a great tour.
Rosanne_S, Dec 2023
Marta was an amazing art-historian guide! So knowledgeable and so sweet! The mosaics were jaw-dropping!!
Gerard_R, Nov 2023
My guided tour with Marta was excellent and worth every Euro. She is a professional art historian with deep knowledge of the art of Ravenna, local history, and much more. I was already fairly knowledgeable about the history and I learned a lot from her. These three hours were a real highlight of my three nights in Ravenna.
RobertL, Sep 2023
Ravenna is a gem that not many foreigners know about. Marta was a great guide. Highly recommendable.
Amanda_P, Jul 2023
A stunning way to experience Ravenna! Our guide Giuseppe was a fantastic and knowledgeable. The mosaics are too beautiful to put into words.
JOHN_D, Jun 2023
Very good in-depth explanations. We had plenty of time at each location.
Marta was a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
Genevieve_B, May 2019
Great guide and good communication beforehand. Everything was arranged smoothly and our guide was personable and knowledgeable.
ENRIQUE_C, Mar 2026
The most beautiful mosaics in the world in a beautiful city with a lot of history.
San Vitale and the two amazing San Apolinar
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Paz_G, Jan 2025
Muy recomendable para conocer y entender Ravenna.., su pasado, historia, arte. Es una actividad muy agradable e instructiva.
Patrice_B, Dec 2023
Le contraste dès la première visite entre la simplicité extérieure des bâtiments et la magnificence du travail des artistes à l’intérieur, fut réellement un choc d’entrer avec désintérêt dans un lieu « dit « remarquable et devenir tout à coup un disciple émerveillé à l’écoute d’une personne bienveillante se mettant à la portée de novices. Lorsque les détails d’intendance ont été invisibles, quoi demander de plus ?
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