Top Experiences in Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (Mausoleo di Galla Placidia)

Ravenna is a beautiful ancient city in the northern Italian province of Emilia Romagna rich in history and culture. Known also as “the city of mosaics” Ravenna houses the finest examples of late Roman and Byzantine architecture, with 8 monuments inserted in the UNESCO World Heritage list. During this 3-hour tour, you will be able to explore the most important and unique monuments of the city led by a professional guide with an art and archaeology background. Among the highlights you will see Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Basilica di San Vitale and other buildings of great historic importance. You will be feel the fascinanating atmosphere of the narrow alleys of the city, the ancient churches and the marvellous Byzantine mosaics, while listening to in-depth commentary from your guide.

Explore 6 Ravenna’s UNESCO-listed monuments and visit the so-called Area of Silence with the tomb of Dante Alighieri on our full day private tour. Located in the province of Emilia Romagna, Ravenna attracts many tourists every year, thanks to its cultural heritage with the precious monuments dating from the Byzantine and Roman Empires. Walking through the picturesque streets of the city you will stop to discover its beautiful basilicas, ancient mausoleums and other Christian buildings of great historic importance. Accompanied by an art historian guide you will explore the unique architecture of Ravenna and its exceptional Byzantine mosaics which date back to the 5th century. Then, we will skip ahead several centuries to the Middle Ages to explore how Dante Alighieri spent his last years and where he was buried.

Unique experience with an exceptional guide capable of transmitting his passion for his city. You will have a glimpse of life lived in history

You will see Teodora in San Vitale and have lunch at Teodora's table in an exclusive restaurant in the center of Ravenna. You can enjoy traditional Romanesque-Byzantine food in a restaurant museum

The eternal beauty of the mosaics of some of the most famous Unesco monuments of Ravenna, in a tour that starting from Piazza San Francesco, will wind along the streets of the historic center.

Unique experience with an exceptional guide capable of transmitting his passion for his city. You will have a glimpse of life lived in history

Ravenna is known worldwide as the Capital of Mosaics. During this half-day tour you will discover why this medium-sized town has earned its nickname and popularity visiting some of its beautifully-preserved World Heritage sites. You will get a general idea of the most important historical periods that marked the history and architecture of the town, making Ravenna three times capital and, most importantly, you will discover the beauty of the unique mosaics, becoming familiar with the main iconography features of early Christian mosaics.

You will live a unique experience with an excellent private guide who is an artist as well as a journalist, with lunch included.

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.

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!

You will be amazed by the stunning mosaics. Ravenna is a treasure trove which unveils eight UNESCO World Heritage monuments. You will appreciate the Ravennate atmosphere and feel to be part of the history. Visit of the byzantine Basilica of San Vitale, the roman Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo built by the king Theodoric, the Tomb of the major Italian poet Dante Alighieri. You will have the chance to step into a mosaic workshop, have a coffee break in a peaceful café and see the flooded crypt of the Basilica of Saint Francis. All with a local passionate and experienced tour guide.

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.

As the capital city of the region of the same name in Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy, Ravenna is well known for its colorful mosaics, stunning basilica churches and remarkable chapels. Join us on this private tour led by a local expert and English-speaking professional guide to experience the wonder of the awe-inspiring city.
Total duration: 3 hours

The artistic and political history of Ravenna saw a period of renewed splendour at the beginning of the V Century a.D. (402-403 a.D.), when Honorius, who had been forced to abandon Milan by the Visigoth invasion, chose Ravenna as the new capital of the Western Roman Empire.
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Ravenna boasts a very important artistic heritage, cultural richness and historical roots. A visit could not possibly exclude the discovery of its most important treasures. Literally, Ravenna is a place that must be seen piece by piece. And it could not be otherwise, given the amount of mosaics (famously made of tiles) that this locality preserves.

With this activity, accompanied by a 100% local guide you will go around the city streets discovering all its important historical vicissitudes that mix distant eras, Empires, Barbarian poets and great stories of conquests and conspiracies.

You won't have to think about anything as admission to major monuments such as the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, that to the Basilica of St. Apollinare Nuovo and others will already be booked for you. 3 hours is by no means enough to discover all the city and the card we booked for you gives you access to many other interesting places such as monuments and museums even after the tour.

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.

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.

You can visit Ravenna even in half a day: this will be enough to know its culture and history and to realize how this town is rich in architecture and art by the knowledge of the different religions that during the past strongly influenced all the mosaics decorations and its buildings.

The most exclusive way to discover some of the jewels in Romagna is by comforably leaving Bologna on a car driven by a private chafeur. Departure is set at your address in Bologna (at a hotel, accommodation facility or wherever you like in the city's urban area) to set off for Ravenna. The city of mosaics and Byzantine art, UNESCO heritage site as well as resting place for the supreme poet Dante is waiting for you.

At the end of your visit, you can continue sightseeing freely or regain your strength with a free lunch at one of the city's many restaurants, before meeting your driver again and departing for Rimini. Departure time is set for 3 p.m. to arrive in Fellini's city around 4 p.m. Near the scenic Arch of Augustus, your guide will be waiting for you to set off to discover the Roman Ariminum, and see with your own eyes some important testimonies of different eras here and there in the city: The Arch of Augustus, Tiberius Bridge, Castel Sismondo are just some of the monuments.

Discover the beauty of the Unesco mosaics of Ravenna with this guided tour departing from Bologna by train.
The eternal beauty of the mosaics kept inside some of the most famous Unesco monuments of Ravenna, in a small group guided tour of the city center, and the Unesco monuments known all over the world.

Discover Ravenna and visit the most famous and significant monuments of the city, admire the early Christian and Byzantine mosaics, among the most famous and best preserved in the world!

This delightful city was the capital of the Western Roman Empire between the 5th and 8th centuries, then of the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths and finally of the Byzantine Exarchate, and the traces of this past are collected in the splendid early Christian buildings and in its UNESCO monuments .

Ravenna is also the city that Dante Alighieri chose as his last refuge and which still preserves his memory and immortal remains.

This is the complete tour to explore Ravenna city and mosaics in one day with a native guide.

Ravenna is well known around the world for its byzantine architecture and mosaics, as you will see in the beautiful Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and the Basilica of San Vitale, both of them UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Then, you will walk through the “Zone of Silence”, an area in the city center were the main highlight is the Tomb of Dante Alighieri and where you will find many monuments linked to thrfamous writer: the Quadrarco of Braccioforte, the Old Franciscan Cloisters and many more.

Enjoy the descriptions of your guide inside the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, one of the oldest buildings of the city, and learn about the Battistero Neoniano.
Discover the Archiepiscopal Museum and the beautiful Chapel of St. Andrews as you listen to interesting and fascinating commentaries and anecdotes.

We are sure that this 5-hours tour will make you fall in love with the city of mosaics!

Even just a half day visit is enough to enjoy the best of what the astonishing city of Ravenna has to offer. Discover the Early-Christian and Byzantine mosaics of the 5th and 6th centuries and you will be fascinated!

Join this private 3-hour tour you to discover the history and the art of Ravenna, in the company of a knowledgeable local expert guide.
You will walk through the center of the city and visit some wonderful gems of the Roman-Byzantine art, such as the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Basilica of St. Apollinare Nuovo.

Learn about architecture and mosaics thanks to the interesting descriptions and the commentaries of your guide at the Basilica of san Vitale and at the and the Baptisery of Neon.

As you stroll along the picturesque streets of this treasure of the Emilia Romagna region, enjoy the St. Andrew Chapel in the Museum Arcivescovile and hear about the culture of the city and its people.

This private tour will be a great opportunity to explore this beautiful city and feel its fascinating atmosphere!

Our fully qualified English-speaking tour guide is an art and history expert as well as a good connoisseur of food traditions and wine tasting. During our 3-hour small group walking tour you will be led at the discovery of the history and secrets of the city, you will talk to local food makers and taste their works.

Enjoy the beauty of the finest Byzantine mosaics of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Basilica of San Vitale, two incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites. Then, get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and reach the 'Silent Zone', where the memory of Dante, the Father of the Italian language, is preserved.

While wandering the city marvel you will taste the most amazing local food. Sample the iconic piadina, a type of flatbread with different fillings, and other sweet and savory treats that will introduce you to the rich culinary tradition of the Emilia-Romagna region.

Enjoy a taste of Ravenna, taking in its gorgeous mosaics . Discover Romagna and Byzantine traditions.

Take a guided tour of Ravenna's city center to experience its stunning Byzantine World Heritage. Visit the Basilica di San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and the Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, and marvel at the multicolored mosaics. Walk to Dante's tomb and the Piazza del Popolo, the Venetian main square.

**Highlights**

· Admire ancient Byzantine World Heritage mosaics

We provide tours with the best local certified guides, our guides had to pass a severe exam abouth the history of the city to obtain this grade level. The experience we provide is unique and will make the difference for bringing back a great memory of this amazing city.

Ravenna: a treasure of the Mediterranean: A hidden world of mosaics and underground crypts, the absolute pearl of art of Emilia Romagna region.
Several populations estabilished on the sandy Adriatic coast. This endless territory of marsh, wetlands, lagoons, swamps, despite being partially unhealthy, turned out to be the perfect shelter for a craddle of civilization. The pines of the coast started to be exploited by romans to build their undefeatable fleet.
Our tour will be as rich in detail and complete as possible, in order to let you dive into this golden age, and let you travel back in time with your mind and your senses.

Experience your Ravenna vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone.

It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city.

Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding.

Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or meeting place.

Listen to the audio guide online, or offline.

The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals.

The smartphone is yours and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties

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!

On this 3-hour private guided tour of Ravenna, your expert guide will show you the most important treasures of the city. You'll explore some of its most famous sites and admire the stunning mosaics all around you. Marvel at the early Christian and Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Battistero Neoniano, the Arcivescovile Museum and the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo.

Walk along the streets of the old town and stop to explore the picturesque Piazza del Popolo and the Dante area, or 'Area of Silence'. In fact, the exiled Florentine Dante died in Ravenna on 13 September 1321.

Cities are like snowflakes: every one of them is unique, even if they are from the same country. If you are in Bologna and want to discover other cities nearby, the locals recommend going to Ravenna!

In just one day, you’ll visit Ravenna where you can check out its renowned highlights such as Dante's Tomb, Basilica of San Vitale, and Piazza del Popolo from a local perspective.

Thanks to your local guide, you’ll get a better understanding of the history, culture, and traditions of Ravenna. Give yourself the gift of seeing more of Italy and its cultural gems that have plenty of stories to tell.

Withlocals Neighboring City Private Day Trip™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Take a wander through the last capital of the Western Roman Empire, the capital of the kingdom of the Goths and the Byzantine exarchate. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll also get a taste of the power of the great republic of Venice as well as the 19th century Italian Risorgimento, all the while accompanied by some of the most famous mosaics in the world in the presence of many UNESCO heritage sites.

The tour starts in ancient Rome, with the mausoleum of Galla Placidia and then takes you after the fall to the Basilica of San Vitale. We then head through the middle ages to the 19th century, as we move to Piazza del Popolo. Afterwards, we head back to the time of the Gothic domination with the Baptistry of the Ariana before going to see an elaborate cover-up operation in the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuova. Finally, we pay a visit to the mortal remains of the great poet Dante Alighieri, father of the Italian language.

This tour is designed for those arriving at the port of Ravenna, en route to Venice. Your driver will greet you at the Terminal Crociere - Porto Corsini Ravenna, assist with your luggage, and transport you to downtown Ravenna. Here, I'll meet you for a walking tour of Ravenna's main UNESCO sites. The walking tour is approximately 2/3 hours. Afterward, you have time for lunch/break. Following your exploration of Ravenna, my driver will then transfer you to your final destination in Venice.

Please note that drop-offs in Venice are limited exclusively to Marco Polo Airport or Piazzale Roma.
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Ravenna was one of the most important cities of Late Antique Europe and hosts some spectacular works of art and architecture from this period. Best known for the magnificent and sparkling mosaics of its sacred buildings, it had been chosen as the west's new capital in 402. That was the beginning of its golden age.

Thanks to this FULL DAY tour you'll have the chance to discover the stunning wonders of this land: Bologna and Ravenna. Both cities were protagonists in the historic panorama of this part of Italy.

The presence of the University, the oldest in the Western world, has made BOLOGNA a cultural center of extraordinary importance. We'll visit the most evocative monuments and places in the city center.

RAVENNA, a Unesco site known worldwide because of its early Christian era mosaics, gives you the opportunity to see preserved monuments from the 5th and 6th century.

We will meet in Bologna in the morning and we will visit the city center highlights. Then together we'll catch the train to Ravenna.

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide
• See top Ravenna attractions including: castle  Rocca Brancaleone, the “Mausoleum” of Galla Placidia and the Basilica San Vitale, Piazza Costa, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Duomo, the Ortodox Baptistery, the Diocesan Museum, Arians Baptistery
• Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide
• Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels
• Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

This is a 3 hours private walking tour led by a professional and fully authorized tour guide.

You will jump into the past of this small, charming town!

A knowledgeable tour guide will lead you to discover all the main monuments and attractions, such as: Baptistry of Neon; Mausoleum of Galla Placidia; Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo; Mausoleum of Theodoric, Basilica of San Vitale.

After almost 3 hours of art and history you need time to relax and absorb all the beauty and the feelings that have affected your eyes and heart, now it' is time to sit and enjoy a bite of piadina, the traditional flatbread common in this area of Italy.

We can say our goodbyes certain that this experience will remain with you.

Once you've seen Ravenna Mosaics, you won't forget them.
Observe the details and jump into the stories they tell.

Taste Ravenna's seafood cuisine like Fried sardines or curzul with clams.

Discover the ingredients of the famous Romagna friendliness in an ancient tavern: Piadina and Sangiovese!

You will be visiting some of the most fascinating sites in Ravenna, including Galla Placidia, San Vitale, and Sant'Apollinare.

Our tour is specially designed to be child-friendly, with plenty of games and quizzes to keep your little ones engaged throughout the journey.

We will visit Galla Placidia, a stunning mausoleum. Here, we will explore the beautiful mosaics and learn about the history of the site through fun and interactive games.

Next, we will make our way to San Vitale, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will marvel at the intricate mosaics and learn about the fascinating history behind this iconic building.

Our final stop will be Sant'Apollinare, a 6th-century basilica with stunning Byzantine mosaics.

Overall, our guided tour of Ravenna is the perfect way to explore this beautiful city with your family. With plenty of fun activities and engaging educational content, your children are sure to have a blast while learning about the rich cultural heritage of Ravenna.

Discover one of the most incredible city in italy: Ravenna.
During the tour you will be lead by an expert local guide, and you will see the great Byzantine mosaics, the famous Christian monuments and also the stunning Dante's tomb.
This private tour includes transportation from your hotel or from the port to the city center to let you enjoy the tour without any stress.
During the tour you will visit some of the outstanding local landmarks and the guide will tell the history of the locations and the city.

Welcome to Ravenna, a city rich in history, culture, and gastronomy. We will embark on a guided tour of Ravenna's famous landmarks and combine it with a culinary journey through the city's traditional cuisine.
We will visit Cappella di San Vitale, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia and Sant Apollinare Nuovo that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Now, it's time to dive into the culinary delights of Ravenna. We will start with a traditional snacks like piadina, salami, and cheese.
Afterward, we will head to a local MARKET to taste some of Ravenna's famous pasta dishes, such as cappelletti al ragu and strozzapreti with vegetables sauce.
To finish our tour, we will visit a local icecream shop to taste some of the city's famous icecream.
In conclusion, this guided tour of Ravenna combined with a gastronomic journey is the perfect way to experience the city's history, culture, and culinary traditions. Join us and indulge in the flavors of Emilia-Romagna.

*Discover beauty and wonders of the UNESCO monuments*

In this tour we are going to visit 5 stunnig UNESCO monuments of Ravenna, which feature sparkling and precious mosaics from the early Christianity.

Ravenna was one of the most important cities of Late Antique Europe and hosts some spectacular works of art and architecture from this period. Best known for the magnificent mosaics of its sacred buildings, it had been chosen as the new capital of the West in 402. Today, Ravenna is celebrated for the resplendent mosaics adorning its sacred buildings, a testament to the enduring legacy of its illustrious past.

*Monuments admission fees are NOT included.

I welcome you to our small-group tour, gathering in front of the Church of St. Apollinare Nuovo, a distinguished UNESCO heritage site in Ravenna.

Our journey will unfold amidst the awe-inspiring brilliance of three of the city's most renowned UNESCO monuments. These treasures showcase dazzling and precious mosaics dating back to early Christianity.

As your guide, I will navigate you through the wonders of these sites, sharing insightful narratives about the depicted characters, the symbolic intricacies, and the religious politics that shaped them.