Private Tour

Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

Spanish

3 hours

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Ravenna, known as the city of mosaics has to be one of the most fascinating cities in the world.

Join us for an enchanting journey into Ravenna’s past! Discover with us its well-preserved architecture dating from the Roman and Byzantine periods.

This is a 3 hours private tour led by a professional and fully authorized tour guide that will provide an insight into the past of this small, charming town!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Top rated and local guide

Admission tickets

Pick up/ drop off

What To Expect

Basilica di San Vitale

Actually Ravenna was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire from 402 ac, not only that, it was the capital for 3 different prominent empires: the Western Roman Empire, Theodoric King of the Goths and the Byzantine Empire in Europe. Each deeply influenced and marked Ravenna, that’s the reason why in this small town you can admire forms of art quite peculiar and different from the rest of Italy, in fact this is the only place in Italy where you can admire the startling byzantine art and architecture; you will feel astonished by the exquisite mosaics more than 1500-year-old.

40 minutes • Admission Included

Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

Ravenna, known as the city of mosaics has to be one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Join us for an enchanting journey into Ravenna’s past! Discover with us its well-preserved architecture dating from the Roman and Byzantine periods

40 minutes • Admission Included

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Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide

Reviews

5.00

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A trip through time in Ravenna
John D,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour is a must for persons visiting the Venice/Romanga area. Cristiana shared her wealth of knowledge about the amazing historical sites in Ravenna, allowing time for questions, taking pictures and just gazing at the wondrous views. There is so much to take in and this tour did so much to increase our understanding of the rich history of Ravenna.
Ravena mosaic tour
jamestU5376HI,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Marta was a wonderful guide... Very thorough, knowledgeable and kind as well as patient. We learned so much. Our three hours flew by!
Magical mosaics.
William D,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative and indescribably beautiful. Our guide was especially good putting things into historical perspective. Easy walking through a lovely city.
Perfect !
Bernard S,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Best way to experience Ravenna in less than half a day. Very knowledgeable and agreeable guide (Martha). All of the main sites, no waiting.
This small group tour is well worth the price.
Clark C,
May 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The mosaics are extraordinary and our guide very knowledgeable of the art form and the history and significance of each building.
Excellent Ravenna Mosaics Tour
barbaracP9820DT,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have been on several varying tours. The tour of the Ravenna Mosaics is one of the best I have ever taken. Our knowledgeable and friendly guide answered our numerous questions, had perfect pacing, and shared her love of the mosaics so that we did as well. Lovely afternoon.
5 star experience in Ravenna!
Jessica P,
May 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our private walking tour of Ravenna’s mosaic masterpieces was an unforgettable experience, and Sabrina, our guide, made it truly exceptional. From the moment we met her, it was clear we were in the hands of someone with a deep passion and remarkable knowledge of the city’s rich history, culture, and artistic heritage. Sabrina brought each site to life with fascinating insights, from the dazzling mosaics of San Vitale to the serene beauty of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Her explanations of the symbolism, techniques, and historical context added so much depth and appreciation to what we were seeing—we learned more in a few hours than we could have in days on our own. This tour was everything we hoped a “Highlights of Ravenna” experience would be: inspiring, educational, and beautifully paced. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to explore Ravenna in an engaging and meaningful way!
Highly recommend the Ravenna Mosaics tour
DallasGinger,
Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The sights and our guide Marta were amazing. Marta was knowledgeable and personable. The tour was just the right length. We got so much more out of it than if we had done it on our own. Highly recommended.
Spectacularly interesting.
wm906,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Spectacularly interesting! Our guide, Cinzia, was so knowledgeable about the history of Europe, Rome (East and West), and the Germanic tribes. She showed us 5 world heritage sites and it was worth it. We learned so much about Theoderich (my main interest on this trip), about Galla Placidias and the crucial role of Ravenna as the Roman Empire was losing its grip on Italy. The sites were unforgettable. The whole day was splendid time for the family.
Highly informative and fun
Tourist10909616575,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Marta could not have been a better guide to see these astounding mosaics. Her knowledge and appreciation of Ravenna and its treasures, as well as her friendliness, make this a must-do tour for anyone deeply interested in art and history.