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Highlights
- Explore Ravenna’s UNESCO World Heritage Site on this three-hour guided walking tour and uncover 1500 years of history.
- With an English or Italian-speaking expert as your guide, explore the Neonian Baptistery to see how mosaic art has evolved over two centuries with its vivid colors.
- On this tour, admire the world's largest New Testament cycle depicted in vibrant mosaics and observe a colorful procession of an imperial couple.
- Independently explore the Archbishop’s Museum and private chapel for insights into ancient prayer rituals practiced 1500 years ago by archbishops.
- Did you know that Galla Placidia's Mausoleum, with its starry mosaic ceiling, inspired Dante Alighieri to write The Divine Comedy?
Your Experience
Your Experience in Ravenna's UNESCO Monuments Tour
The tour kicks off at the vibrant Piazza San Francesco, where you'll explore some of Ravenna's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. An expert guide fluent in English or Italian will share stories from a distant past.
Byzantine Enchantment Unveiled
Your adventure continues at the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, featuring the largest New Testament cycle with 26 remarkable biblical mosaics. These artworks vividly depict the evolution of mosaic artistry for you to appreciate. Next up is a visit to the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia; its celestial star-studded mosaics inspired Dante Alighieri himself. At the Basilica of San Vitale, marvel at a sixth-century masterpiece with a frescoed dome showcasing Justinian and Theodora in mosaic form. In the Neonian Baptistery, you'll feel as if echoes from countless baptisms resonate within its sacred walls.
The Archbishop's Chapel
After exploring Ravenna’s rich mosaic heritage, your guide will leave you to explore the Archbishop’s Museum on your own schedule with a complete audio commentary. Here, experience over 1500 years of history where Roman and Byzantine styles blend smoothly in this sacred space.
Tour Itinerary
During this tour, visit these key sites:
- Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
- Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
- Basilica of San Vitale
- Neonian Baptistery
- Archbishop’s Museum
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Admission for a 3-hour guided tour at Ravenna UNESCO Monuments.
- Guided by an expert local guide fluent in English and Italian.
- Radio guides provided for groups larger than ten people.
- Includes exploration of the Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo.
- Access pass to visit Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, over 1500 years old.
- One admission ticket covers the Basilica of San Vitale.
- Return tickets include visits to the Neonian Baptistery.
- Entry into Archbishop’s Museum covered.
- Individual Expenses
- Trip Inclusions
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Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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