Best of Ravenna Full Day Private Tour with a Local Guide
Description
This is the complete tour to explore Ravenna city and mosaics in one day with a native guide. Ravenna is well known around the world for its byzantine architecture and mosaics, as you will see in the beautiful Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and the Basilica of San Vitale, both of them UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then, you will walk through the “Zone of Silence”, an area in the city center were the main highlight is the Tomb of Dante Alighieri and where you will find many monuments linked to thrfamous writer: the Quadrarco of Braccioforte, the Old Franciscan Cloisters and many more. Enjoy the descriptions of your guide inside the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, one of the oldest buildings of the city, and learn about the Battistero Neoniano. Discover the Archiepiscopal Museum and the beautiful Chapel of St. Andrews as you listen to interesting and fascinating commentaries and anecdotes. We are sure that this 5-hours tour will make you fall in love with the city of mosaics!
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Here you will see an amazing Basilica full of mosaics. Our guide will show the byzantine architecture and mosaics
Here you will see the best exemple of mosaics with our tour guide.
Dante was an important italian poet. Here our guide will show you his tomb and poetry in a dedicated area in the city center.
This is the mausoleum of Gallia Placidia, rich of mosaics.
Take a taxi or a bus with our guide to reach the Mauseleo, it is all in stone.
Discover on of the oldest early-Christian examples of monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Site right next to Ravenna's Cathedral.
Visit the Archiepiscopal Museum, see its beautiful collections and sto in the Chapel of St. Andrew where you will find some stunnings decorations
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We had the pleasure of exploring Ravenna with Marta, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. She guided us through five UNESCO World Heritage sites with remarkable depth and clarity, bringing each space to life with her expertise. Marta is an exceptionally knowledgeable art historian, and her passion for the subject is evident in every detail she shares. She has a wonderful ability to connect historical context, artistic technique, and cultural significance in a way that feels engaging rather than overwhelming. Her command of the English language is excellent, making the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. What stood out most was how she tailored the experience to keep it both informative and captivating throughout. Ravenna’s mosaics are extraordinary on their own, but seeing them through Marta’s lens added a whole new dimension. We would highly recommend Marta to anyone visiting Ravenna who wants a deeper, more meaningful understanding of its treasures.
