Ravenna Mosaics Tour - Essential Experience - 2 hours / 3 monuments

Discover the timeless charm of Ravenna’s mosaics on the guided tour "Mosaic Tesserae," a journey into the heart of the city’s artistic and cultural heritage. This experience allows you to closely admire the extraordinary beauty and intricate details of Byzantine mosaics that have made Ravenna world-famous. With the guidance of an expert, you will explore each monument while learning fascinating anecdotes, historical context, and artistic insights, turning every stop into a memorable encounter. Whether you are an art enthusiast, history student, or a curious traveler, this tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with Ravenna’s heritage and appreciate the mastery of its mosaicists.

The itinerary includes visits to the city’s most iconic sites, beginning with the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, where mosaics depict scenes from the life of Christ and the martyrs, revealing the spirituality and culture of the Byzantine era. Next is the Basilica of San Vitale, featuring the majestic mosaics of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, followed by the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, home to celestial mosaics that seem to come alive with their vivid colors and angelic figures. The tour continues at the Neonian Baptistery, one of Ravenna’s oldest monuments, before concluding at the entrance of the Archbishop’s Museum. Here, you can continue exploring independently, including the Chapel of Sant’Andrea, the final UNESCO monument on the ticket. The price of the tour includes cumulative entrance tickets to all monuments and radio guides with earphone jacks for an enhanced experience.