Guided Tour of Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

French

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

The eternal beauty of the mosaics of some of the most famous Unesco monuments of Ravenna, in a tour that starting from Piazza San Francesco, will wind along the streets of the historic center.

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

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Radio guide (if the group is large)

Certified expert guide

Single ticket for the entrance to the monuments

What To Expect

Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

originally used as a Palatine Church of Arian cult, today it allows us to reconstruct the evolution of the Byzantine wall mosaic from the Theodoric to the Justinian age. Inside, the 26 Christological scenes make up the largest monumental cycle of the New Testament.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

it was built around the middle of the 5th century, at the behest of Galla Placidia, who ruled the Western Roman Empire. This small Latin cross mausoleum, externally is very simple, while inside it has a rich mosaic decoration. The countless stars of the dome have struck the imagination and sensitivity of visitors over the centuries, as well as outstanding personalities such as the great poet Dante Alighieri, who drew inspiration from them for the drafting of some verses of the Divine Comedy.

10 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Tours in Spanish

Tour in English

English tour

Tours in French

Tour in Italian

Italian in italian only

Reviews

4.85

1,608 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1451

115

The wonders should not be missed.
Siandrial,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ravenna has been on my bucket list for years, and wow! The city did not disappoint. Easily walkable, great restaurants, and 7 UNESCO world heritage sites. Sergio was our guide. I should say at this point, that I am professional guide in Paris, so I went into this tour with a different level of knowledge and expectations than others might, and Sergio was fabulous. From apologising about his English which was adorably Italian, to competently leading us around, he was very fun. The tour is 3.5ĥ, and extremely comprehensive. Sergio explained the history and iconography as we went though San Francesco, San Vitale, the baptistère and the cathédrale museum, taking in all the wonders and incredible mosaics.
Beautiful tour of the mosaics
lussimiao,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guide prepared, very kind and available to answer all questions. Exciting clear explanations, even my 9-year-old daughter followed with ease and full of curiosity.
Great tour of mosaics
Diana H,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour of mosaic cathedrals with lots of history . Very enjoyable, would recommend for anyone visiting Ravenna, Italy
Marco is an excellent...
MariaFatima S,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Marco is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, available and attentive to all questions and requests that were asked to him. I recommend
Amazing Tour Guide
MaryBeth P,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
She was so knowledgeable- we learned so much from her. She did an amazing job considering the crowds from the marathon. Definitely impressed and worth seeing!
Don’t Miss This Tour
Mike J,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour is amazing. The mosaics are incredible and our guide was a plethora of information. On top of it all, the Ravenna Marathon was held the same day. Double the fun.
Beautiful tour of mosaics sites and history
Diana H,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful mosaic cathedrals and our tour guide imparted a wealth of information about the history of the time and meaning of the mosaics
City Marathon caused us to miss our appointment time
Alan I,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We didn't make the appointment time for this tour because there was a city marathon occurring and the meeting point was in the of the city. When we tried to walk to the sites where the mosaics were, they were all overwhelmed and overloaded so we couldn't get inside the building.
Passion and love for your city.
L4410QUpaolag,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely recommend. The experience was above our expectations thanks to the skill, competence and availability of the Serena guide who I still thank.
An excellent experience to get to know the Ravenna of mosaics
433monicao,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent visit with a competent and clear guide in explanations. Very interesting and complete with details that alone you would not discover.