Overview
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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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
The tour starts outside the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. You'll have the option of going inside or moving on to the next stop on the tour.
Basilica di San Vitale
The tour passes the Basilica of San Vitale where you learn more about its fascinating history. You'll have the option of going inside or moving on to the next stop on the tour.
Options
Dante's Ravenna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What‘s Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent audio and app and map - would do again
candaced466,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great walking tour with a really good and useful app! We went at our own time and lingered the places we wanted to and the app automatically kept up to our movements and paused when we hadn't reached the next place just yet. Excellent audio, good walking directions, would buy again!
Good information but a lot was off limits to see
Carolyn R,Aug 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour was hard to follow because a lot of the areas were closed. It wasn't easy to skip to the next site.
Great experience
Roger A,Jul 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very convenient and informative! Kind of difficult in the beginning figuring out how the app worked and what was included but once we did it was great! We would definitely recommend!
Good choice
Lisa S,Sep 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Very detailed explanations. Enjoyable to take at own pace. Nice walk through the city. A bargain if you are pressed for time.
Entertaining and informative - great atmosphere
v v,Aug 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great app for exploring the city on your own but still with information. The tour is a good length and the comments are very fitting. The content is highly recommended. There was a problem with the download code, but the support was there immediately (in just 1 minute) and was able to solve it. Top service.
Great intro tour to Ravenna at your own pace
Sandra K,Jul 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Great facts about the city at your own pace. The only issue was my playback wasn't automatically continuous so I'd have to keep checking my phone to see if I was in the right area each time.
Good for fast movers
Melissa E,Jun 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00I did fine with this tour for the first 2 stops, although the starting point was hard to find and required a $12 entry fee. Then the tour moved ahead quickly, and I was unable to back it up to get the directions on which way to go. I gave up and went shopping.
Audio tour a great way to experience Ravenna!
George A,Jun 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This audio tour is a great way to experience Ravenna at your own pace and see all the main things! I highly recommend it. And you can’t beat the price!
Stendhal syndrome
Ileprof,Jan 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dante's Ravenna is very little compared to the majesty of the mosaics of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the brilliance of the Byzantine mosaics of San Vitale, the blast from the past in Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, the imposing simplicity of the mausoleum of Theodoric and Sant'Apollinare in Classe. From the Neon Baptistery (of the Orthodox) to the Aryan Baptistery Still wonderful to discover three meters underground the Domus of stone carpets, from the Good Shepherd to the dance of the geniuses of the seasons. Stendhal Syndrome......you return home rich in history and culture!
Perfect for one day in Ravenna
Carrie B,Oct 17, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We spent a night in Ravenna prior to a cruise--The tour was easy to follow and took us through the 5 mosaic sights of Ravenna. It was nice to have the commentary
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