Art tour of Ravenna and its mosaics (private tour)
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Basilica di San Vitale
We will begin the visit with the church of San Vitale and its mosaics. This is not just the most important byzantine monument in the World, and dut to that a milestone of Unesco heritage, it is a mystic trip as well. It is a trip into the early middle age, and accross a huge book of mosaics and little gems.
Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
Another Byzantine pearl, and Unesco site, it is famous for its mixture of marbles, mosaics, and sculptures; a unique ensemble of late Roman, Roman, Persian, Greek, and barbarian art.
Options
Art tour of Ravenna and its mosaics (private tour)
What‘s Included
a single Unesco Heritage Ticket
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Insights in Ravenna
Jacqueline T,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is done with a passion for the country, its history, and the beautiful mosaics of Ravenna. The in-depth knowledge shared with us greatly enhanced our understanding and appreciation of the beauty we found there. We would seek this tour out again.
Art Tour of Ravenna
Ambassador75649,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable.
A Fantastic Guide
egmac,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricardo is an excellent guide and a fount of information and historical context. He showed us things we would have never found on our own and was so gracious and attentive with our questions and comments. The mosaics of Ravenna are a wonder. The mosaics of Ravenna with Ricardo are spectacular! Thank you Ricardo.
Fantastic Byzantine mosaic history tour
i14girlcrew,Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I learned so much about the Byzantine mosaics on this tour and the mosaics are amazing to look at. Riccardo certainly knew the history.
Great guide
Pia A,Mar 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very prepared and very interesting. We had an overwhelming load of information visually as well as verbally.
Great tour of Ravenna
Stuart E,Jan 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The incredible mosaics and the knowledge of the guide This tour encompassed most of the major sites in Ravenna
Art tour of Ravenna
Camilla S,Mar 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riccardo is an excellent tour guide! He is knowledgeable and passionate about the local history and really enjoys sharing it with others. The mosaics in Ravenna are superb - a hidden gem! Riccardo was very generous with his time and easily accommodated last minute changes (including crazy traffic!). Highly recommend taking his Ravenna tour and any of the Bologna tours Riccardo offers! Wish I planned more time in Bologna, really enjoyed the day with Riccardo as a guide, he’s great!
Excellent experience
AnneMarie B,Feb 8, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00The very interesting comments by our guide , and his constant attention towards us. A perfect day and discovery of those magnificent monuments
Excellent and enjoyable to see and learn about Bologna
CMHBeth,Dec 9, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riccardo KNOWS this city-the art, the architect and its history! Fabulous tour. He went above and beyond to assure we were able to see everything we wanted in the (unfortunate) short time we stayed in Bologna! We will come back and ask him for one of his other tours! Highly recommended!
The tour with Riccardo was very interesting, informative just great
Alexandra T,Jun 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very interesting full of information and details so you could go back in time. Very interesting, very informative, super well done. Riccardo is a very pleasant and very nice guide and I am so inexpressibly grateful that the tour took place just for me.
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