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History · Ravenna itinerary

Ravenna History: The Best Itinerary

Ravenna was a capital of empires and the poet Dante’s last home. Here is how to explore its history — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Dante
  2. 2Old town
  3. 3Basilicas
  4. 4Squares

Dante’s tomb

The poet’s resting place.

The old town

Squares and basilicas.

The mosaics

The Byzantine legacy.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Ravenna — prices per person.

Rome: St. Peter's Basilica Dome Climb and Papal Tombs Tour
Rome
Rome: St. Peter's Basilica Dome Climb and Papal Tombs Tour
5.0(26)·1h–2h 30min
from$31/ person
via Viator
Florence Private WALKING TOUR
Florence
Florence Private WALKING TOUR
5.0(49)·3 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Wonderful Ravenna, visit 3 UNESCO sites with a local guide on a private tour
Ravenna
Wonderful Ravenna, visit 3 UNESCO sites with a local guide on a private tour
5.0(46)·2 hours
from$320/ person
via Viator
Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs
Rome
Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs
5.0(25)·2h 30min
from$240/ person
via Viator
Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide
Ravenna
Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide
5.0(28)·3 hours
from$217/ person
via Viator
Explore St Peter's Basilica Pieta and Papal Tombs with live Guide
Rome
Explore St Peter's Basilica Pieta and Papal Tombs with live Guide
5.0(16)·1h 5min
from$40/ person
via Viator
Private Walking Tour: Discover Ravenna's Stunning Mosaics
Ravenna
Private Walking Tour: Discover Ravenna's Stunning Mosaics
5.0(23)·3 hours
from$183/ person
via Viator
Michelangelo, Machiavelli & Galileo Tombs Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Florence
Michelangelo, Machiavelli & Galileo Tombs Semi-Private 8ppl Max
5.0(12)·2 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator

Ravenna history — FAQ

What history is in Ravenna?
A late-Roman and Byzantine capital, and Dante’s tomb.
Why is Dante buried here?
He died in exile in Ravenna in 1321.
Was Ravenna a capital?
Yes — of the Western Roman and Byzantine empires.

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