Top Ravenna Cultural Tours

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

This tour offers a seamless way to explore two enchanting medieval villages in just one day, freeing you from the inconvenience of arranging a rental car. Benefit from the comfort of private transport, accompanied by a locally born and raised guide who brings fascinating insights. Highlights along the way include a traditional lunch, an olive oil tasting session in Brisighella, and a leisurely walk through the historic heart of Dozza.

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.

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.

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.

Live an entire day discovering Bologna the learned and the fat. You will live a unique experience starting from your hotel or from the port of Ravenna with a private transfer. Once in the center of Bologna, you will be able to admire the beauties of the city in just one day. Here you will be welcomed by our Bologna Tour staff, who will give you the food tasting box and all the information you need to enjoy your day in Bologna. Inside the box you will find 7 vouchers for tasting in various venues in the centre, a map containing a recommended itinerary to reach the main points of interest in the city, and a QR code with audio guide to discover all its secrets. At the end of the tour the driver will take you back to the port of Ravenna.

On this half-day, private walking tour of Ravenna, you’ll enjoy a tailor-made introduction to the stunning, seaside Italian city. Get a peek at Byzantine-era mosaics in the basilicas of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and San Vitale, pay your respects to the famed poet at Dante’s tomb, and enjoy a complimentary food and wine tasting of regional products.

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.

Discover the major monuments and attractions of Ravenna during a private, half-day walking tour. Meet your guide for a stroll through Ravenna focused on local history and culture. See top sites including churches, tombs, and piazzas during the tour. Personalize the itinerary according to your interests and let your guide design a custom route. Maximize time in this charming town with a private tour.

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

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.

Brisighella is a very pretty village that rises on the slopes of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, in the province of Ravenna: The charm of this place is certainly not a secret, so much so that it is part of the circuit of "The most beautiful villages in Italy". During this tour you can visit the beautiful Borgo with our certified guide who will accompany you throughout the day and taste a typical lunch in a restaurant in the center of the town.

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.

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.

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

Admire the best of Ravenna’s famous mosaics with a top-rated guide on this private walking tour. Home to eight different UNESCO World Heritage sites, Ravenna has so many treasures to see, it can be hard to know where to start. Learn the stories and symbolism behind the dazzling Byzantine and Roman mosaics that decorate churches and mausoleums, and see the tomb of celebrated poet Dante. Finish with a tasting of a ‘piadina,’ a savory flatbread and favorite street food specialty.

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.