Top Ravenna Historical Tours

Christian works of art abound in Ravenna, but the most fascinating examples of the city are the mosaics. Make sure you don't miss any of the fantastic mosaics with this walking tour through the streets of Ravenna's historic center. In the company of a certified guide, you will be able to admire UNESCO World Heritage monuments such as the Basilica of San Vitale and enjoy a rich commentary on art and architecture.

Connect with the history and architecture of Ravenna through a self-guided audio tour. Set out independently at a convenient time and get access to maps and audio content. Learn about the stories behind landmarks as you see them, including the Basilica of San Vitale and Piazza del Popolo. Complete the experience with a visit to the tomb of renowned poet Dante Alighieri.

See the sights of Milan and ‘The Last Supper’ with a skip-the-line ticket on a half-day tour of the city. After leaving your hotel, you’ll check off Milan's big-name sights including Milan Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and La Scala opera theater. Learn about the city’s culture and history, then bypass the entrance lines to see Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting of ‘The Last Supper.’

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.

If you are traveling on a cruise ship ending in the port of Ravenna, this shore excursion will be perfect for you! We pick up all passengers with their luggage directly at the Ravenna port and bring them to the magnificent city of Venice. In Venice we will securely store your luggage and take you on an exciting adventure. On our stroll through the old town we will pass the San Rocco school and church, as well as the most famous gondola disembark and wedding location, the Frari Chapel. You will see Campo San Polo, where in old times the Venetians would organize bullfights for Carneval. Next you will experience the lively Rialto market where tourists and locals alike go for fresh fish and produce. The 2-hour "Introduction to Venice" walking tour ends at Rialto. From here your guide will help you transfer to pick up your luggage. Alternatively you can stay on the tour for the full experience: "All-in-One with Gondola", visiting the St Mark Square, and including a gondola ride.

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. The skills and sympathy come together to create an unforgettable tour ... in the folds of the Paradise of Dante's memory.

Explore Ravenna's UNESCO World Heritage sites, dating from the Byzantine and Roman empires, on this private walking tour. With a dedicated guide, you'll enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Entrance tickets to all sites included.

Take a tour of Ravenna, known as the “city of mosaics” for the colorful tile artwork adorning many of its central buildings—some of which is more than 1,500 years old. The tour begins at Piazza del Popolo, the main square in the center of the city, and continues on to the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. You’ll also see Dante’s tomb, the Baptistry of Neon, and more.

Get more out of your time in Ravenna, and discover the history behind the city’s mosaics and below-ground crypts with a private guide. Skipping the bustle of the standard group tours, you’ll explore at a pace that works best for your personal group, and focus on the sights of Ravenna that interest you most. Highlights include visits to the Archiepiscopal Museum and the Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo.

Discover the masterpieces of Ravenna during this in-depth and informative walking tour. You’ll get a comprehensive introduction to the UNESCO-World Heritage site, renowned for its ancient monuments and golden mosaics. Learn where Dante penned his famous Inferno and pay your respects to Italy’s beloved poet with a visit to his 14th-century tomb. Your guide will lead you through scenic town quarters as you’re entertained with history-filled legends.

Get the ideal introduction to history-packed, seaside Ravenna, famed for its mosaics and well-preserved Byzantine remains. This guided walking tour includes admission tickets to the Basilica di San Francesco, plus stops at other top attractions, including the fresco-filled Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and two cathedrals. Tours are capped at fifteen people, with audio headsets available for extra mobility.

Ravenna, the last refuge of Dante, father of the Italian language, is the city that hosts his Tomb, the starting point of our tour through which we will retrace together the traces left by the Supreme Poet in the Ravenna of the fourteenth century and for all the years in come. An opportunity to discover the vicissitudes that characterized the last years of the Supreme Poet, exile, life in the city, death and the daring fight for the remains, as well as the interventions to enhance the tomb over the centuries.

Take in the highlights of Ravenna in just hours without the hassle of following a map and guidebook with this walking tour through the historic center. Admire the UNESCO-listed Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare, Basilica of San Vitale, and Mausoleum of Galla Placidia; stop at Dante’s tomb; and stroll through the city’s lanes to sample local specialties like piadina flatbread and traditional cheeses.

Discover the best of Ravenna on a private tour, and get an in-depth look at the history behind the city’s Byzantine mosaics. As you walk with just your personal group, you’ll explore the city’s early Christian monuments and the hear the stories behind them. Just note that entry fees to the monuments are not included.

This is a 5 hours private walking tour that includes all the major monuments and attractions of Ravenna, our professional tour guide will lead you to discover all the beauties of this charming town. Since this is a private tour, we encourage our clients to share their interests and desires in order to personalize the itinerary as much as possible. Being a walking tour will be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

Exclusive and fascinating night tour to 3 Unesco monuments of the city. Every summer for more than twenty years, three of the most important historical sites in the center of Ravenna have opened their doors in the evening and exclusively for guided tours of Mosaico di Notte. And for the first time this year it will be possible to join the tour in English. A unique and special opportunity to see three caskets of the famous Byzantine mosaics that make Ravenna famous, under a new light, that of the evening.

The beauty, elegance and unicity of Ravenna's art high-lighten its history, narrated through its 8 Unesco Heritage sites. What makes her unique is the many and perfectly-preserved remains of the Byzantine Period (400-600 d.C.) Let our tour guides ride you through the narrow and magic streets of Ravenna’s town centre, among incredible monuments, enchanted by its antique and imposing cathedrals and captured by its fascinating history. This guided bike tour includes stops in the main landmarks of the city such as the Battistero Neoniano, the Cathedrals of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo and San Vitale and the Mausoleums of Galla Placidia and Teodorico, where you will admire the simplicity and yet magnificence of these monuments. Our amazing professional tour guides will carry and immerse you not only into Ravenna’s History, but also into its life style and culture, in an outstanding and unforgettable experience!

Discover with us the hamlet of Classe, an ancient Roman port city, later a military outpost of the fleet of Constantinople on the Mediterranean, now home to the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and the brand new Classis Museum. The guided tour will first take you to discover this very space, set up in the halls of the former Ravenna sugar factory, which is characterized as an archaeological museum through which you can discover the development of the city over the centuries. A museum capable of allowing important insights into the society and life of the time. The tour will then continue with a visit to the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe, a famous example of early Christian mosaic art, where the saint's remains initially found rest.

Come to Ravenna! If you have never been in Ravenna, I suggest a full-day guided tour for a complete visit of this beautiful town! My town! 6 hours tour and lunch break which includes UNESCO monuments situated in the city centre. A walking tour in the magic atmosphere of Ravenna, mosaic of art and culture that cherishes ancient World Heritage Treasures. Ravenna is a friendly and hospitable city close to the sea and also to natural landscapes.

Zip around Ravenna with ease on a 3-hour Segway tour that hits all the highlights. Start with an orientation session, then set off with your guide who shows you attractions such as Rocca Brancaleone castle and Basilica di San Vitale, and shopping destinations such as Via Cavour. Hear live commentary about Ravenna’s history throughout the tour as you cover more ground on the Segway personal transporter.

Take a journey in this culturally rich, deeply historic and well-preserved towns, with our exclusive walking tour for a unique and unforgettable experience. You will see the highlights of Ravenna, with its mosaics, and Bologna just in one day with a top rated & local guide. The tour will start in Ravenna where you will spend about 3 hours, then you will travel by train or your own car to Bologna where the guide will led another 3 hours tour.

IT IS A WALK TO UNDERSTAND THE SUNSET OF RAVENNA AS THE LAST RESIDENCE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE WITH TWO BASILICAS THAT WITNESS THE LATE ANCIENT V CENTURY. RAVENNA AS A CULTURAL UNICUM

This private shore excursion from the port of Ravenna to Venice and back is perfect for those travelers who would like to explore the most beautiful and romantic city in the world, with a passionate professional local guide, and a world-famous gondola ride. You will be picked up and dropped off at your ship by private comfortable transportation. Each tour and itinerary is individually adjusted to your cruise ship's arrival and departure times to ensure you make the most of your time in the port and that you do miss your ship's departure! In Venice you will be met by a private professional guide who will show you all of city's highlights such as the Rialto Market, the Frari Chapel, and of course the spectacular St. Mark's Square with the stunning Basilica, Clock Tower and Doge Palace. You will also experience a private, intimate and romantic gondola ride. At the end of the tour your guide will bring you back to your private vehicle and you will be whisked back onto your ship!

Recognized with UNESCO World Heritage status, Ravenna's mosaics and architecture dazzle. But knowing who's who in the artworks and parsing the complex mix of peoples and cultures during the Byzantine era isn't easy. Skip the research and see the sights in all their glory on this walking tour with a private guide—tickets at your own expense. Learn about Justinian, Theodoric, Theodora, Dante, and more as you soak up the sights.