Ravenna, the Most Beautiful Mosaics in the City of Paradise
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The guides of Il Papavero are able to adapt the tour to every need and type of clientele, always creating a pleasant atmosphere and without weighing down the historical-artistic explanations. It will be an unforgettable tour!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
This is the Ravenna basilica with the largest mosaic area of the early Christian era; here the ghost of the Gothic king Theoderic still lingers, who stopped here and wanted the palatine chapel
Dante's Tomb
Of all the famous Italians in the world, perhaps the best known remains Dante Alighieri, who spent many years of his life here and here he composed Paradise, at the end of his Comedy, certainly inspired by the magnificent mosaics of Ravenna and its atmospheres a little noir.
Options
AMONG THE PARASIAN MOSAICS
Duration: 3 hours OLD TOWN: The tour takes place completely in the historic pedestrian center, touching the major points of interest in the city
What‘s Included
licensed guide
ENTRIES TO MONUMENTS
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ravenna, the city of superlative mosaics.
susannap767,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ravenna is a beautiful city; I have visited it four times in total. Remarkable are: the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Basilica of San Vitale, Neonian Baptistery, Dante Museum (a very beautiful interactive museum). The mosaics of this city are truly stunning.
Excellent knowledge of the guide, which guided us with a lot of knowledge about Revenna, its mosaics and Churches.
josefernandob737,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful and interesting tour about the history of Ravenna, its mosaics and secular churches, well worth seeing.
Ravenna-so underrated destination
Cara W,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Where to start? Elisa was most charming educated and accommodating! I have wanted to explore mosaics for 50 years plus and was totally overwhelmed to the point I want to comeback and send a sizable hunk of time just exploring more of the very numerous aspects of Ravenna.. Loved loved loved 🥰
Beautiful tiles
soniamM2653JP,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very pleasant to deal with. This is a must do tour if you’re in Ravenna!
Mosaics Tour
131jacqueg,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Roberta, was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and was very passionate about the history of the mosaics and Ravenna. We learned a lot and had a great time!
Spectacular
Laura V,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonder what you see and also the very precise organization. A special mention for the really low prices, compared to the grandeur of the works you visit.
Day Trip »
Lorella910,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, Ravenna I did not know but I found a beautiful city with beautiful mosaics and still preserved very bene.Brava guide and beautiful tour Council
Among the mosaics of Ravenna with Daniela.
ebrucia74,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniela Caponera, takes you inside the story, tells emphatically moments that if you close your eyes you seem to live, listening to her it almost seems that she has lived with the "characters" she tells you. Seeing Galla Placidia again after 40 years was a great emotion. Brava, Brava, Brava.
Excellent guided tour.
193renob,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful guide, Rita Bertesi, extremely knowledgeable, and most important, still excited about her job. Will recommend it.
Fabulous tour - highly recommend
Deb B,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour with Sylvia, introducing us to the marvels of Ravenna, gave us a wonderful look at the long and complex history of this important city. Her passion and deep understanding was combined with gentle humour which gave us an awareness of the rich storytelling of history through these extraordinary mosaics. The planning of the tour was perfect, with the opportunity to see a contemporary artist demonstrating the skill required to produce both traditional and modern styles with mosaics. The timing of Sylvia’s tour left us with plenty to explore further before returning to Bologna.
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Operated by Il Papavero Guide di Ravenna e dell'Emilia Romagna