Ravenna Top Sights and Monuments Private Guided Walking Tour

On this 3-hour private guided tour of Ravenna, your expert guide will show you the most important treasures of the city. You'll explore some of its most famous sites and admire the stunning mosaics all around you. Marvel at the early Christian and Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Battistero Neoniano, the Arcivescovile Museum and the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. Walk along the streets of the old town and stop to explore the picturesque Piazza del Popolo and the Dante area, or 'Area of Silence'. In fact, the exiled Florentine Dante died in Ravenna on 13 September 1321.

Itinerary

1. Piazza del Popolo is the vibrant heart of Ravenna, steeped in history and surrounded by stunning architecture, making it a must-see for any visitor
2. Admire the Archiepiscopal Museum, renowned for its stunning early Christian mosaics.
3. The Baptistery of Neon in Ravenna, a stunning 5th-century structure, is famous for its beautiful mosaics depicting the baptism of Christ and the apostles, making it a highlight for lovers of early Christian art. (30 min) Admission included
4. The Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna is a stunning example of Byzantine architecture, renowned for its magnificent mosaics depicting biblical scenes and imperial portraits. (30 min) Admission included
5. The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna is a stunning 5th-century structure, renowned for its breathtaking mosaics that depict biblical scenes and early Christian art. (30 min) Admission included
6. The Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, built by King Theodoric in the 6th century, is renowned for its stunning mosaics that depict scenes from the New Testament, making it a masterpiece of early Christian art. (30 min) Admission included

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