Best of RAVENNA on a Private Tour
Join me on an unforgettable journey through Ravenna, where I’ll guide you to 5 stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each adorned with dazzling mosaics dating back to the dawn of Christianity. Step into the heart of Ravenna’s Christian and Byzantine heritage, brought to life through expert storytelling by a local specialist.
Once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, Ravenna played a pivotal role in Late Antique Europe and is home to some of the most extraordinary art and architecture of the period.
My credentials:
- Board certified tour guide and tour leader
- Master's in Sacred Art
- Degree in Preservation of Cultural Heritage
- Accredited by the Diocese of Ravenna for the “Art and Faith Itineraries”, after successfully completing a specialized training program promoted by the Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia in collaboration with the Pontifical Gregorian University.
*Please note: Monuments admission fees are NOT included.
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Best of RAVENNA on a Private Tour
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Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a 6th-century church renowned for its exceptional early Christian mosaics. Built by Theodoric the Great, it features stunning depictions of biblical scenes and saints, blending Roman and Byzantine art styles. The basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
The Tomb of Dante is the final resting place of the illustrious poet Dante Alighieri, author of The Divine Comedy. Exiled from his native Florence, Dante died in Ravenna in 1321. The tomb is a small neoclassical structure designed by architect Camillo Morigia in 1780.
Archiepiscopal Museum
The Archiepiscopal Chapel, also known as the Chapel of St. Andrew, is an early 6th-century oratory built for the city's Orthodox bishops. It is renowned for its exquisite mosaics that blend classical and Byzantine styles. Notably, the chapel features depictions of Christ as a warrior, reflecting early Christian iconography. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inclusions
- Private guided tour of some of the most evocative places in the city
- Monuments combo tickets - € 12,50 per person
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- in front of the church of St Apollinare Nuovo, located at via di Roma 53, Ravenna. Please note, this tour starts in the city center.
