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

Tour in English

English tour

Tours in Spanish

Tour in Italian

Italian in italian only

Reviews

4.86

1,411 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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One of the best tours we...
Monique a,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
One of the best tours we have taken. The guide was so knowledgeable. My husband usually dislikes tours but even he thought it was great.
The guide took the group...
Daniel B,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The guide took the group through the streets of Ravenna to the highlighted destinations. The guide provided expert background and insights into the cities vast history and her descriptions of the monuments we saw was very helpful. We enjoyed it very much.
Perfect tour
stephanie a,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ravenna is a unique place and fortunately not yet besieged by tourists, and this visit was perfectly organized. The guide, Baldassarre, very prepared and friendly, beyond the historical and artistic aspects made the experience even more enjoyable by telling anecdotes and curiosities.
This tour offered a great...
Bobbie F,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour offered a great introduction to the ancient and Byzantine history of Ravenna. It also included a bit of history through the modern day.
Best guide!
Lleslie P,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Best guide. So informative. It was just the right amount of time. Taking us to a local artist to explain mosaics was a plus.