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Ravenna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

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Ravenna, Italy
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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Ravenna, you've come to the right place!

With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Ravenna! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

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What's Included

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Ticket Basilica Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Battistero Neoniano (not mandatory): 10,5€
  • Ticket Basilica San Vitale, Mausoleo Galla Placida (not mandatory): 10.5€
  • Ticket Mausoleo Teodorico (not mandatory): 4€
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Arcivescovado
1, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy

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End point

Via delle Industrie
14, 48122 Ravenna RA, Italy

We will finish with a UNESCO Heritage monument! Not bad, isn't it?

What To Expect

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Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

The octagonal shape of the Byzantine baptisteries has a strong symbolic value, with the eight sides representing the seven days of creation and the eighth day of resurrection and eternal life, thus connecting to the sacrament of Baptism. At the center of the baptistery is the baptismal font, also octagonal in shape and dating back to the Renaissance era.Ticket Cost: 10,5 € (include also other monuments)
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Francesco

Originally dedicated to the Holy Apostles and later to Saint Peter, the Basilica of San Francesco dates back to the mid-5th century AD. Little remains of the original early Christian church due to numerous renovations over the centuries. We will see also Dante Alighieri's Tomb!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

The Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, built at the end of the 5th century, was commissioned by Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths, to celebrate his victory over the Roman officer Odoacer in 493. Initially it served as the Palatine Chapel or a chapel that was used for religious functions of the sovereign. Ticket Cost: 10,5 € (include also other monuments)
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Popolo

Piazza del Popolo is the beating heart of Ravenna, famous for uniting the streets of the historic center and hosting events and displays, it was built by the Venetians between 1470 and 1480.I'll show you few cool things and stories here: get ready!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra

The Domus of the Stone Carpets is one of the most significant Italian archaeological sites discovered in recent decades. Particularly noteworthy is the mosaic of the “Dance of the Geniuses of the Seasons” which is located in the central part and represents the Seasons dancing in a circle to the sound of a syringe. Ticket cost: 6€
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Vitale

Designed to bear witness to Byzantine grandeur, it has an octagonal plan, with a distinctive central architecture compared to the basilicas of the time. The Basilica of San Vitale has a simple exterior, but the interior is complex, with curves and rotating surfaces. Ticket Cost: 10,5 € (include also other monuments)
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

Another incredible UNESCO Heritage monument! The simple exterior of the building symbolizes matter, while the richly decorated interior represents the soul and spiritual light.The dome, decorated with stars and a large golden cross, recalls the theme of Paradise. Ticket Cost: 10,5 € (include also other monuments)
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleo di Teodorico

The Mausoleum of Theodoric is an architectural work of exceptional importance, recognized worldwide with the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built on the orders of Theodoric around 520 AD, the building represents an extraordinary fusion of styles, ranging from the Roman to the Gothic tradition.Ticket cost: 4€
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ravenna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
  • Ticket Basilica Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Battistero Neoniano (not mandatory): 10,5€
  • Ticket Basilica San Vitale, Mausoleo Galla Placida (not mandatory): 10.5€
  • Ticket Mausoleo Teodorico (not mandatory): 4€

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 104 travelers

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