About this tour
Walk through Ravenna's Byzantine treasures with a private guide who navigates you past early Christian mosaics and imperial monuments spanning five centuries. This 3-hour tour covers the Baptistry of Neon, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Mausoleum of Theodoric, and Basilica of San Vitale before winding down with regional piadina flatbread or gelato. You'll absorb the weight of history before settling in to taste what locals have eaten for generations.
Highlights
- Byzantine mosaics and early Christian architecture across five monuments
- Mausoleum of Galla Placidia's luminous interior tilework
- Basilica of San Vitale's imperial portraits and intricate designs
- Theodoric's striking stone mausoleum and engineering
- Piadina flatbread or gelato tasting with local flavours
- Private guide shares context, not just facts
What to expect
Your guide meets you and moves at a measured pace through Ravenna's compact centre, stopping inside sacred spaces to examine mosaics and architectural details up close. Expect roughly two hours of walking and standing, with pauses to absorb each site's significance. The final 30 minutes shifts gears entirely—you'll sit, slow down, and taste either a savoury piadina or creamy gelato whilst reflecting on what you've seen. This isn't a rushed checklist; it's structured to let the monuments sink in before you taste your way back to the present.
Good to know
Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter religious sites; no shorts or sleeveless tops. Moderate fitness needed for walking and standing. Advise dietary requirements at booking. Public transport nearby if you need it. Gratuities are additional.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.