Guided Tour of Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna
Overview
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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.
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.
Options
Tours in Spanish
Tour in English
English tour
Tours in French
Tour in Italian
Italian in italian only
Reviews
1,518 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wow
Connie S,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Easy pace. Informative guide. Ample time at each stop. Mosaics are stunning along and the guide provided rich historical context.
Ravenna experience.
clara p,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Marco our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. Enjoyed listening and learning the history and beautiful mosaics.
Our guide was really...
Maja C,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was really knowledgable and informative and it was a pleasure to see the main sights in a few hours
A great way to experience the mosaics
William J,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a fascinating tour of the mosaics, which cut out the hassle of trying to source tickets. Without the helpful guide, we would’ve missed some of the key elements of the mosaics.
A walk through the...
Veronica P,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00A walk through the streets of Ravenna with a stop at UNESCO sites where the amazement of the mosaics was enriched by an accurate explanation by the talented guide who accompanied us
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