Ravenna is known worldwide as the Capital of Mosaics. During this half-day tour you will discover why this medium-sized town has earned its nickname and popularity visiting some of its beautifully-preserved World Heritage sites. You will get a general idea of the most important historical periods that marked the history and architecture of the town, making Ravenna three times capital and, most importantly, you will discover the beauty of the unique mosaics, becoming familiar with the main iconography features of early Christian mosaics.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
entrance ticket to the UNESCO monuments
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza del Popolo
inbetween the two columns
Return
Archiepiscopal Museum, Ravenna
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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UNESCO monument, bearing witness to the barbarian domination
30 minutes
2
Basilica di San Francesco
We will have a walk in the so-called Zona Dantesca(Dante's zone), an area dedicated
to the great poet where silence is kept by the citizens of Ravenna to respect his memory. There we will the church of San Francesco where his funeral was held in 1321, discovering its fascinating
crypt.
15 minutes
3
Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
Ravenna is also the town where the Florentine poet Dante found shelter during his exile and where he wrote the last
part of his Divine Comedy. We will discover why Dante came to Ravenna and how much the poet was loved by its inhabitants.
15 minutes
4
Piazza del Popolo
You will discover hidden traces of the Venetian domination of Ravenna.
10 minutes
5
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
UNESCO monument, built to house the Roman empress' remains. You will be stunned by the beauty of its mosaic decorations.
10 minutes
6
Basilica of San Vital
UNESCO monument, the most relevant Byzantine church of the West.
30 minutes
7
Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
UNESCO monument, probably the most ancient
monument in town, dating back to the late IV / early V century. You will discover beautiful ancient Christian symbols.
10 minutes
8
Archiepiscopal Museum
We will visit the Chapel of Saint Andrew, UNESCO monument, showing beautiful mosaics dating back to the late V century.
Ravenna is known worldwide as the Capital of Mosaics. During this half-day tour you will discover why this medium-sized town has earned its nickname and popularity visiting some of its beautifully-preserved World Heritage sites. You will get a general idea of the most important historical periods that marked the history and architecture of the town, making Ravenna three times capital and, most importantly, you will discover the beauty of the unique mosaics, becoming familiar with the main iconography features of early Christian mosaics.
