Explore Ravenna On A 2-Hour Private Excursion
Description
Explore Ravenna's charming pedestrian city center and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and local life. Discover the main historical monuments of Ravenna, the last capital of the Western Roman Empire, known for the stunning mosaics adorning its beautiful churches. Visit the Basilica of Saint Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Neonian Baptistry, and enter a mosaic workshop to see a short demonstration of this ancient technique and appreciate this unique art.
Highlights
- Witness the stunning mosaics of Ravenna
- Visit the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Neonian Baptistry
- Discover the flooded crypt of the Basilica of Saint Francis
- Unravel the life of Dante Alighieri and the story of his bones in the "zone of silence"
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- Begin the tour program by connecting with your tour representative at the entrance of the Basilica of San Vitale. Learn about the history of the city and its glorious past during the Roman and Byzantine periods by visiting the Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
- Next, proceed to the Neonian Baptistry, an octagonal baptistery built in the 5th century. It is the oldest building in Ravenna and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Explore the pedestrian city centre and see the suggestive flooded crypt of the Basilica of Saint Francis. Listen to the story of Dante Alighieri, who died in Ravenna, and of his bones.
- See the medieval leaning tower and the Venetian columns at Piazza del Popolo, the main square of Ravenna.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
What's Excluded
- Gratuities
Meeting Point
Anywhere in the city (Your hotel/Train Station/Any Monument/The Main Square)
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Tour Reviews
Starting From
USD 206 / group