Ravenna walking tour: stunning byzantine mosaics (Unesco)
Overview
Discover Ravenna, one of Italy's most spectacular cities, with this fantastic walking tour. After meeting your guide, start from the church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, dating from the 6th century. Then find out all about the famous poet Dante in the area named the "zone of silence", dedicated to the cult and memory of Dante Alighieri and poet's.
Continuing tour with the wonderful Basilica of San Vitale dating from the 6th century, and testimony to the Roman-Byzantine empire. With an octagonal central plan, the church still preserves the splendid scenes of the Old Testament and the famous panels of the imperial couple Justinian and Theodora of the Eastern Roman Empire. Next to the basilica, visit the Mausoleum of the Roman Empress Galla Placidiay, rich in unique mosaic decorations.
What's Included
- Visit the Basilica of Saint Vitale with its Roman-Byzantine heritage
- Marvel at the Mausoleum of Empress Galla Placidia with its mosaic decorations
- Visit the Church of Saint Apollinare Nuovo
- Admire the Old Testament scenes and the panels of Emperors Justinian and Theodora
- Discover the 'Zone of Silence' dedicated to Dante Alighieri
- Private walking tour of Ravenna with licensed tour guide
- Combined ticket for Church of St.Apollinare and St. Vitale, Baptistery + Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Meeting Location
Via di Roma
53, 48020 Ravenna RA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Basilica di San Vitale
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Visit the Basilica of Saint Vitale with its Roman-Byzantine heritage.
- Marvel at the Mausoleum of Empress Galla Placidia with its mosaic decorations.
- Visit the Church of Saint Apollinare Nuovo.
- Admire the Old Testament scenes and the panels of Emperors Justinian and Theodora.
- Discover the 'Zone of Silence' dedicated to Dante Alighieri.
- Private walking tour of Ravenna with licensed tour guide.
- Combined ticket for Church of St.Apollinare and St. Vitale, Baptistery + Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ravenna walking tour: stunning byzantine mosaics (Unesco) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit the Basilica of Saint Vitale with its Roman-Byzantine heritage
- Marvel at the Mausoleum of Empress Galla Placidia with its mosaic decorations
- Visit the Church of Saint Apollinare Nuovo
- Admire the Old Testament scenes and the panels of Emperors Justinian and Theodora
- Discover the 'Zone of Silence' dedicated to Dante Alighieri
- Private walking tour of Ravenna with licensed tour guide
- Combined ticket for Church of St.Apollinare and St. Vitale, Baptistery + Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
