Enjoy a guided walking tour of Ravenna and admire Christian and Byzantine mosaics from the 5th and 6th centuries. See highlights, such as the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Church of St. Vitale.

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Valid 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Italian
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Walk through the old city of Ravenna and experience its quiet rhythm of life
See early Christian and Byzantine mosaics of the 5th and 6th centuries
Enjoy a trip in a very ancient time

Full description

Explore the former capital of the Western Roman Empire and discover early Christian and Byzantine mosaics from the 5th and 6th centuries on a guided walking tour of Ravenna. Stroll the fascinating streets of the old city center, and stop to watch a practical demonstration of mosaic-making techniques along the way. Visit the Church of S. Vitale, commissioned by the Emperor Justinian of Byzantium with masterful mosaics depicting his wife Theodora. See the powerful Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, created to honor the resilient and colorful Empress of the Western Roman Empire. Admire the mosaics of the Neoniano Baptistery near to the ancient cathedral, and discover the tomb of the exiled poet Dante. Visit the private chapel of the Ostrogoth King Theoderic at the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, and more.

Includes

half and 2 hours guided tour with a local and licensed guide.

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Personal expenses
Private taxi or public transportation
Headsets (€2 per person, requested up to 10 people)

Meeting point

Please look for Basilica San Vitale Ticket Office, Via Giuliano Argentario 22, just in front of meeting point.

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Extra fee of Euro 2 for the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

Guided Tour in Ravenna, Roman and Bizantine Mosaics

Guided Tour in Ravenna, Roman and Bizantine Mosaics

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