Ravenna Half-Day Private Guided Tour

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About this activity

Step off the beaten path and into the glowing heart of early Christian art and Byzantine majesty. On this exclusive private tour of Ravenna, you’ll journey through centuries of sacred beauty with a knowledgeable, passionate expert at your side — bringing the stories behind the mosaics vividly to life.

Along the way, you’ll also visit the Tomb of Dante Alighieri, the final resting place of Italy’s greatest poet, where history, literature, and culture come together in a uniquely evocative setting. To complete your experience, you’ll step inside a traditional mosaic workshop, where skilled artisans will demonstrate the creation of a mosaic using the ancient techniques that have made Ravenna world-famous. Witness firsthand the precision, craftsmanship, and artistry that have been passed down through generations and continue to keep this remarkable tradition alive.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Private Tours by Angelalea

What is included

Included

Included: private guided tour led by a licensed guide

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: tickets to enter the sites and monuments (€12.50 per person)
Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Food & drinks

Itinerary

Basilica di San Vitale

30 min Admission not included

You will enter a world of Gold, Glory, and Empire. The walls and dome of San Vitale shimmer with one of the most spectacular collections of early Christian mosaics anywhere in the world.
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

5 min Admission not included

A Hidden Gem That Glows With Eternity. visiting this Mausoleum you will be transported into a celestial dream where a deep cobalt sky glistens with golden stars and delicate mosaics whisper stories from the earliest days of Christian faith.
Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

5 min Admission not included

You will dive into the light of Early Christianity. Hidden just steps from Ravenna’s cathedral it is one of the oldest and most dazzling baptisteries in the world. Built in the 5th century, this octagonal jewel invites you to step inside and be bathed in sacred beaut
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

30 min Admission not included

A mosaic Gospel. You will step into the majestic basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, and find yourself surrounded by a shimmering river of saints, prophets, palaces, and miracles. This 6th-century church holds one of the most extensive and enchanting mosaic narratives in the Christian world — a visual storybook stretching across time and eternity.
Dante's Tomb

10 min Admission included

Visita alla tomba del grande poeta, padre della lingua italiana
Stop 6

20 min Admission included

a visit at a mosaic workshop

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

At the entrance of the bookshop, close to the Basilica di San Vitale and Mausoleo di Galla Placidia. If you're arriving by train, it’s about a 15–20 minute walk. You can take a taxi from outside the station. You can also park your car in the nearby Parcheggio Largo Giustiniano or in Piazza Baracca.

End point

Using your ticket

This ticket is only for the guided tour service. Entrance tickets are not included. You will receive a link to purchase them online, or you can buy them on-site."