Explore Ravenna’s UNESCO treasures on a private tour. Discover stunning mosaics and historic monuments. Book now to experience ancient beauty firsthand.
- Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo - the basilica (a UNESCO site) boasts one of the most famous both Early and Late Christian mosaic cycles in the world
- Dante’s tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte - A walk in the city center and stop at the tomb of Dante Alighieri, the great poet, best known for the monumental epic poem the Divine Comedy.
- Archiepiscopal Museum - Built at the beginning of the 5th century by Archbishop Peter II, as a private oratory for the Catholic bishops. It’s a UNESCO site.
- Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi) - Its inner decorations are so astounding that even Carl Gustav Jung, one of the fathers of Psychoanalysis, was struck by their magic, so much so that he described his visit as a wonderful “hallucination”.
- Mausoleo di Galla Placidia - as soon as you enter the building, you’re amazed by its mosaic decorations, enhanced by the golden light that pours through the tiny alabaster windows. A UNESCO site.
- Basilica di San Vitale - A UNESCO monument which stands out for the magnificence of its architecture and decorations.
- Private guided tour of evocative city places
- Monuments admission fees (€ 12,50 per person)
Discover beauty and wonders of the UNESCO monuments
In this tour, I will guide you through 5 stunning UNESCO monuments in Ravenna, featuring sparkling and precious mosaics from early Christianity. Delve into the beauty of the early Christian and Byzantine monuments, accompanied by a local tour guide specialist.
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.
** Luana Ravenna tour guide Credentials:
- Board certified tour guide and tour leader
- Master’s degree in Sacred Art
- Degree in Preservation of Cultural Heritage
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.