Private Tour
Wonderful Ravenna, visit 3 UNESCO sites with a local guide on a private tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
During this Private Tour Silvia will make you discover the extraordinary history of the most important UNESCO sites in the city of Ravenna, from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Byzantine rule. Ravenna in the space of only 200 years was nominated capital three times and today its perfectly preserved mosaics leave us breathless, taking us back to the ancient glories of a bygone era. During this visit, immersed in the evocative half-light, you will have the opportunity to observe the majesty of the mosaics in a completely unique and special atmosphere outside of satiety and time.
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Basilica di San Vitale
Byzantine Basilica built at the beginning of the 6th century
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
Funeral monument erected in the fifth century from Galla Placidia, half-sister of the east and west emperors Arcadius and Honorius
What‘s Included
Licensed Tour Guide
Basilica of San Vitale
Options
Small groups, families
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Tour to Remember
Provender2,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delightful, friendly, local guide who made the wonderful mosaics of Ravenna come alive for us. A wealth of local information and historical knowledge imparted in a straightforward helpful manner. We could not have chosen better.
The mosaics of Ravenna
armandogZ9458XB,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Starting from the end Silvia is VERY GOOD and sunny. Do I recommend a tour led by her? Absolutely! We were a group of 6 people 4 adults a 15-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy. Appointment at 9:30 for a tour of about 3 hours; she punctual. For the tour I had an idea of what to visit but in the end I took advice from her. I bought the tickets for the entrances before coordinating with her for the entrance times. The tour included: Basilica of San Vitale Mausoleum of Galla Placidia Neonian Baptistery Tomb of Dante Basilica of S Apollinare Nuovo. Before starting, he dedicated about twenty minutes for a brief review of history and to explain the origins of the city of Ravenna, fundamental premises to then understand the explanation of the various places that will be visited. She was engaging capturing the attention of both us adults and kids. The three-hour tour flew. Little gem out of the program, he took us to visit a small workshop where they make mosaics. I repeat, you are very good and your fee is fair. The mosaics of the Basilica of San Vitale are something beyond imagination. If you can, rely on a guide to visit these places.
Very interesting guided tour
198nicolettam,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alternative tour with a fantastic guide! Silvia is extremely prepared and tells the wonders of her city with exceptional professionalism. I recommend his tours!
Fabulous morning tour with Silvia
906fm,,May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour of Ravenna with Silvia. Her knowledge and enthusiasm were the best way to see and understand the mosaics.
Visit to the mosaics of Ravenna
SergioBetelli,,May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Silvia guided us in the visit to the mosaics of Ravenna illustrating them with rare skill and showing an unusual knowledge of the history of the sites visited as well as the history of Ravenna itself. We were very satisfied. Sergio and Francesca
Ravenna between history and street art
Beequeen24,,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Silvia was the perfect guide for a tour that combined history and contemporaneity. I wanted my 4 eighteen-year-old granddaughters to live an unusual Ravenna and Silvia accompanied us with enthusiasm and charisma. The tour of street art, space invaders and the main historical monuments was really interesting and fun, Silvia told us anecdotes and peculiarities that kept the attention and curiosity high. I highly recommend this type of visit to everyone and if you have teenage boys know that Silvia will always know how to catch their attention.
Perfect tour of Ravenna with Silvia
Larry R,,Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience discovering the remarkable Ravenna with Silvia Giogoli. She met us exactly on time and for the next 3 hours we were treated like special guests with skip-the-line privileges to all the sites we visited. The mosaics are awe-inspiring, and so is her knowledge. Her pace was perfect - and she was sensitive to our vibe and our interests. She designed the best first experience in Ravenna by starting at Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and finishing with Gallla Placidia right before the grand finale of the Basilica San Vitale. We even stopped by a mosaic art studio and chatted with the students who were creating their own masterpieces. It was truly an enriching day and Silvia topped it off by letting us in on the secret of where to eat and to be sure to try the ficchi caramelatti (caramelized figs) with stracchino cheese! wow! Don’t hesitate to book her tour. She is a delight and makes you feel like you’re hanging out with an old friend.
Mosaics are phenomenal
Robert I,,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Words cannot describe the mosaics. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the stories of the mosaics.
Ravenna Country and City in a Day
soccermom250,,Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Silvia was so wonderful. She planned an entire day for us, including a bike ride through the forest, a mosaics tour, and a delicious lunch in Ravenna. She was so sweet and easy to work with. Response times were exceptional and she anticipated our every need. The bikes were brand new and rode so easily. The restaurant was authentic and delicious. Silvia explained all the history of mosaics and Ravenna. Highly recommend!
A very pleasant and interesting way to discover Ravenna and its region
juliettedesvaux,,Jul 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent time with Sylvia, who speaks very good French, for a tour of the main sites of Ravenna. Silvia knows a lot about the ancient and recent history of her city and region. She knows how to share them and make Ravenna love her.
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