Tour Features

Itinerary

• Meeting Point

  Piazza del Popolo

  Meet your guide in Piazza del Popolo and begin your adventure.

• 1st Stop

  Basilica San Vitale

  As you taste the best food of the city, like piadina (flat bread with various stuffings) or cappelletti (stuffed pasta), follow your guide to the splendid Basilica of San Vitale. The church is an awe-inspiring masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, renowned for its stunning mosaics depicting biblical scenes and intricate details.

• 2nd Stop

  Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

  Admire the mausoleum of Galla Placidia, a jewel of late Roman architecture, renowned for its exquisite mosaics adorning the interior walls and ceiling. Built in the 5th century, this small but stunning structure is a testament to the beauty and craftsmanship of the period. Galla Placidia, the daughter of Emperor Theodosius I, is believed to have been buried here.

• 3rd Stop

  Baptistery of Neon

  Your guide will make sure you get to see the must-see sights of the city, like the Baptistery of Neon is a sublime example of early Christian architecture, renowned for its octagonal shape and stunning mosaics. Built in the 5th century, it is one of the oldest monuments in Ravenna and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• 4th Stop

  Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

  Walk through Ravenna and marvel at the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, an architectural marvel, showcasing a fusion of Roman, Byzantine, and early Christian influences. Sant'Apollinare Nuovo stands as a testament to Ravenna's significance as a cultural crossroads, where East and West converged, leaving an indelible mark on its architecture and art.

• 5th Stop

  Tomb of Dante

  Wrap up your tour of the culinary and cultural wonders of Ravenna by visiting the tomb of Dante, the renowned Italian poet. Housed within the Basilica of San Francesco, the tomb is a marble structure adorned with intricate reliefs, depicting scenes from Dante's Divine Comedy.

• 6th Stop

  Quadrarco of Braccioforte

  Adjacent to Dante's Tomb stands the Quadrarco of Braccioforte, an ancient Roman archway dating back to the 2nd century AD. This area is called the Zone of Silence, to pay respect to the great poet.

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