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Ravenna: Highlights and Mosaics Guided Tour with Tickets
Discover the world-famous mosaics of Ravenna on a small group tour led by an expert local guide. Visit UNESCO World Heritage monuments and learn about their rich history. Enjoy admission tickets to explore the stunning Christian and Byzantine mosaics.
Start your journey with a visit to Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, a stunning basilica known for its colorful mosaics and impressive architecture. It was once a Palatine Chapel and later became a place of worship. The mosaic panels in the nave tell biblical stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Marvel at the craftsmanship and vibrant colors that bring these stories to life. See the Procession of the Magi, a breathtaking portrayal of the three wise men traveling to meet the infant Jesus.
Visit the Tomb of Dante, a national monument built in 1781 to honor the famous poet Dante Alighieri. Located next to the Basilica of San Francesco in central Ravenna, this site is full of history. Then, explore the underwater mosaics of the Basilica of San Francesco, revealing more of Ravenna’s cultural treasures.
Continue to the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, a magnificent monument featuring early Christian art. This UNESCO World Heritage Site will enchant you with its mosaics on the walls and ceiling. The deep blue tones and intricate designs take you back to the 5th century. Admire the beautiful mosaic of the Good Shepherd, a symbol of the Christian faith.
Next, visit the Basilica of San Vitale, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. The intricate mosaics covering the walls and ceilings will captivate you. Look for the apse mosaic of Emperor Justinian and his court and the stunning mosaic of Empress Theodora. The basilica’s octagonal shape and tall dome showcase the architectural skill of the time.
Conclude your tour with free time to discover the beauty and charm of Ravenna’s city center. Your combined ticket also includes entry to the Neonian Baptistery and the Archiepiscopal Museum and Chapel, which you can explore on your own.
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- Meeting Point: Ravenna Railway Station
- Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
- Dante’s Tomb
- San Francesco (Underwater Crypt)
- Galla Placidia
- San Vitale
- Neonian Baptistery (Self-guided),
- Archiepiscopal Museum and Chapel (Self-guided).
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- Explore Ravenna’s mosaics on a guided tour with admission tickets to UNESCO sites.
- Visit the Church of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, famous for vibrant biblical mosaic panels.
- Admire Dante’s Tomb and underwater mosaics at the Basilica of San Francesco.
- Learn about early Christian art at the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
- Marvel at Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica of San Vitale’s octagonal structure.
- Enjoy free time to explore the Neonian Baptistery and the Archiepiscopal Museum and Chapel at your own pace.
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- 2.5 hours small group tour
- Expert local guide
- Small groups of 8 people
- The combined ticket includes the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, the Neonian Baptistery (Self-guided), the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and the Archiepiscopal Museum and Chapel (Self-guided).
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- Transport to the meeting spot.
- Guided tour of the Neonian Baptistery and the Archiepiscopal Museum and Chapel.
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- The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- Large bags and backpacks are not allowed in the monument.
- Prohibited items (such as sharp objects, glass bottles, and aerosols) confiscated at the entrance of the monument will not be returned to visitors.
- Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances. In such cases, your guides will provide explanations from outside of the sites. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Guests are kindly requested to dress respectfully when visiting sacred sites.
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- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
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We will meet in front of the main entrance of Ravenna Railway Station, located on Viale Farini. The tour guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe”.