Ravenna Private Art and History Tour

Join this private 3-hour tour you to discover the history and the art of Ravenna, in the company of a knowledgeable local expert guide.
You will walk through the center of the city and visit some wonderful gems of the Roman-Byzantine art, such as the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Basilica of St. Apollinare Nuovo.
Learn about architecture and mosaics thanks to the interesting descriptions and the commentaries of your guide at the Basilica of san Vitale and at the and the Baptisery of Neon.

As you stroll along the picturesque streets of this treasure of the Emilia Romagna region, enjoy the St. Andrew Chapel in the Museum Arcivescovile and hear about the culture of the city and its people.

This private tour will be a great opportunity to explore this beautiful city and feel its fascinating atmosphere!

Meeting Point

Piazza Luigi Carlo Farini

Piazza Luigi Carlo Farini, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy

You will meet your guide in Piazza Luigi Carlo Farini, outside the train station, the guide will be holding a sign with your name on.

What's included:

• Admisision Tickets
• Private Tour
• Expert Licensed Guide

Not included:

• Pick-up and Drop-off
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Basilica di San Vitale

Via San Vitale 17, , Ravenna, 48121

In the heart of Ravenna you will find one of the most fascinating landmarks, built to testify the greateness of the Byzantine Empire, with the unusual shape of its structure and the magnificent mosaic decoration on that will leave you breathless

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

Via San Vitale, Ravenna, 48121

The tour will take you to one of the most precious highlights of Ravenna, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites from 1996, that will charm you with its wonderful starry night represented in the dome.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

Via Gioacchino Rasponi, , Ravenna, 48121

Our history and art expert guide will show you the 5th century Baptisery that one of the the best preserved ancient baptisery. You will learn about the Byzantine art and share with you interesting commentaries and descriptions.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

Via di Roma 53, , Ravenna, 48020

Built between the 5th and the 6th AD by the kingTheodoric, the Basilica is one of the most important landmarks of the city, with its simple brick façade and its rich mosaic decoration inside.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Archiepiscopal Museum

Piazza Arcivescovado, , Ravenna, 48121

You will have the opportunity to appreciate the wonderful St. Andrew Chapel in the Archiepiscopal Museum

20 minutes