Top Ravenna Historical Tours

Christian works of art abound in Ravenna, but the most fascinating examples of the city are the mosaics. Make sure you don't miss any of the fantastic mosaics with this walking tour through the streets of Ravenna's historic center. In the company of a certified guide, you will be able to admire UNESCO World Heritage monuments such as the Basilica of San Vitale and enjoy a rich commentary on art and architecture.

Take a tour of Ravenna, known as the “city of mosaics” for the colorful tile artwork adorning many of its central buildings—some of which is more than 1,500 years old. The tour begins at Piazza del Popolo, the main square in the center of the city, and continues on to the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. You’ll also see Dante’s tomb, the Baptistry of Neon, and more.

Discover the masterpieces of Ravenna during this in-depth and informative walking tour. You’ll get a comprehensive introduction to the UNESCO-World Heritage site, renowned for its ancient monuments and golden mosaics. Learn where Dante penned his famous Inferno and pay your respects to Italy’s beloved poet with a visit to his 14th-century tomb. Your guide will lead you through scenic town quarters as you’re entertained with history-filled legends.

During this Private Tour Silvia will make you discover the extraordinary history of the most important UNESCO sites in the city of Ravenna, from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Byzantine rule. Ravenna in the space of only 200 years was nominated capital three times and today its perfectly preserved mosaics leave us breathless, taking us back to the ancient glories of a bygone era. During this visit, immersed in the evocative half-light, you will have the opportunity to observe the majesty of the mosaics in a completely unique and special atmosphere outside of satiety and time.

See the sights of Milan and ‘The Last Supper’ with a skip-the-line ticket on a half-day tour of the city. After leaving your hotel, you’ll check off Milan's big-name sights including Milan Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and La Scala opera theater. Learn about the city’s culture and history, then bypass the entrance lines to see Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting of ‘The Last Supper.’

The guides of Il Papavero are able to adapt the tour to every need and type of clientele, always creating a pleasant atmosphere and without weighing down the historical-artistic explanations. The skills and sympathy come together to create an unforgettable tour ... in the folds of the Paradise of Dante's memory.

Ravenna: a treasure of the Mediterranean: A hidden world of mosaics and underground crypts, the absolute pearl of art of Emilia Romagna region. Several populations estabilished on the sandy Adriatic coast. This endless territory of marsh, wetlands, lagoons, swamps, despite being partially unhealthy, turned out to be the perfect shelter for a craddle of civilization. The pines of the coast started to be exploited by romans to build their undefeatable fleet. Our tour will be as rich in detail and complete as possible, in order to let you dive into this golden age, and let you travel back in time with your mind and your senses.

Explore Ravenna's UNESCO World Heritage sites, dating from the Byzantine and Roman empires, on this private walking tour. With a dedicated guide, you'll enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Entrance tickets to all sites included.

This is a 5 hours private walking tour that includes all the major monuments and attractions of Ravenna, our professional tour guide will lead you to discover all the beauties of this charming town. Since this is a private tour, we encourage our clients to share their interests and desires in order to personalize the itinerary as much as possible. Being a walking tour will be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

Take a wander through the last capital of the Western Roman Empire, the capital of the kingdom of the Goths and the Byzantine exarchate. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll also get a taste of the power of the great republic of Venice as well as the 19th century Italian Risorgimento, all the while accompanied by some of the most famous mosaics in the world in the presence of many UNESCO heritage sites. The tour starts in ancient Rome, with the mausoleum of Galla Placidia and then takes you after the fall to the Basilica of San Vitale. We then head through the middle ages to the 19th century, as we move to Piazza del Popolo. Afterwards, we head back to the time of the Gothic domination with the Baptistry of the Ariana before going to see an elaborate cover-up operation in the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuova. Finally, we pay a visit to the mortal remains of the great poet Dante Alighieri, father of the Italian language.

On this half-day, private walking tour of Ravenna, you’ll enjoy a tailor-made introduction to the stunning, seaside Italian city. Get a peek at Byzantine-era mosaics in the basilicas of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and San Vitale, pay your respects to the famed poet at Dante’s tomb, and enjoy a complimentary food and wine tasting of regional products.

Go beyond the guidebook with a private 1-hour tour at the Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe. Situated near Ravenna, this Byzantine gem is not to be missed. Choose a start time that suits your schedule, then join your guide at the UNESCO listed 6th-century church. Without a swarm of fellow tour members to contend with, you’re free to engage with your guide and ask as many questions as you like.

Take in the highlights of Ravenna in just hours without the hassle of following a map and guidebook with this walking tour through the historic center. Admire the UNESCO-listed Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare, Basilica of San Vitale, and Mausoleum of Galla Placidia; stop at Dante’s tomb; and stroll through the city’s lanes to sample local specialties like piadina flatbread and traditional cheeses.

Have you ever wondered how a mosaic is made? Thanks to this tour you will discover any details. I will lead you through the wonder of the stunning early Christian monuments of Ravenna (inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1996), telling you about the characters depicted, the symbols, and the religious politics behind them. I'll let you discover and delve into the unexpected atmosphere. The radiance and colours of the ancient mosaics will allow you to feel how worshippers felt centuries ago. During the tour we'll have the chance to learn more about the techniques and the materials they are made of. *Monuments admission fees are NOT included.

Ravenna, the last refuge of Dante, father of the Italian language, is the city that hosts his Tomb, the starting point of our tour through which we will retrace together the traces left by the Supreme Poet in the Ravenna of the fourteenth century and for all the years in come. An opportunity to discover the vicissitudes that characterized the last years of the Supreme Poet, exile, life in the city, death and the daring fight for the remains, as well as the interventions to enhance the tomb over the centuries.

Get the ideal introduction to history-packed, seaside Ravenna, famed for its mosaics and well-preserved Byzantine remains. This guided walking tour includes admission tickets to the Basilica di San Francesco, plus stops at other top attractions, including the fresco-filled Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and two cathedrals. Tours are capped at fifteen people, with audio headsets available for extra mobility.

You can visit Ravenna even in half a day: this will be enough to know its culture and history and to realize how this town is rich in architecture and art by the knowledge of the different religions that during the past strongly influenced all the mosaics decorations and its buildings.

IT IS A WALK TO UNDERSTAND THE SUNSET OF RAVENNA AS THE LAST RESIDENCE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE WITH TWO BASILICAS THAT WITNESS THE LATE ANCIENT V CENTURY. RAVENNA AS A CULTURAL UNICUM

Unique experience with an exceptional guide capable of transmitting his passion for his city. You will have a glimpse of life lived in history

Zip around Ravenna with ease on a 3-hour Segway tour that hits all the highlights. Start with an orientation session, then set off with your guide who shows you attractions such as Rocca Brancaleone castle and Basilica di San Vitale, and shopping destinations such as Via Cavour. Hear live commentary about Ravenna’s history throughout the tour as you cover more ground on the Segway personal transporter.

Brisighella is a very pretty village that rises on the slopes of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, in the province of Ravenna: The charm of this place is certainly not a secret, so much so that it is part of the circuit of "The most beautiful villages in Italy". During this tour you can visit the beautiful Borgo with our certified guide who will accompany you throughout the day and taste a typical lunch in a restaurant in the center of the town.

Unique experience with an exceptional guide capable of transmitting his passion for his city. You will have a glimpse of life lived in history

You will see Teodora in San Vitale and have lunch at Teodora's table in an exclusive restaurant in the center of Ravenna. You can enjoy traditional Romanesque-Byzantine food in a restaurant museum

The beauty, elegance and unicity of Ravenna's art high-lighten its history, narrated through its 8 Unesco Heritage sites. What makes her unique is the many and perfectly-preserved remains of the Byzantine Period (400-600 d.C.) Let our tour guides ride you through the narrow and magic streets of Ravenna’s town centre, among incredible monuments, enchanted by its antique and imposing cathedrals and captured by its fascinating history. This guided bike tour includes stops in the main landmarks of the city such as the Battistero Neoniano, the Cathedrals of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo and San Vitale and the Mausoleums of Galla Placidia and Teodorico, where you will admire the simplicity and yet magnificence of these monuments. Our amazing professional tour guides will carry and immerse you not only into Ravenna’s History, but also into its life style and culture, in an outstanding and unforgettable experience!