From Bologna or Ravenna Guided tour of the Mosaics in Ravenna
Description
Discover the beauty of Ravenna's UNESCO mosaics with this guided tour. The eternal beauty of the mosaics kept inside some of the most famous UNESCO monuments of Ravenna, on a small group guided tour of the city center, and the UNESCO monuments known throughout the world. When booking, choose whether to start the tour directly from Ravenna, or whether to leave from Bologna by train, purchasing the option with return train tickets included.
Tour Options
Itinerary
For option with train tickets included: departure from Bologna central station
Guided visit of Piazza San Francesco and Dante's Tomb.
Visit of the interior of the Mausoleum.
Visit of the church of San Vitale and its mosaics.
Visit of the basilica of San Appolinare.
Internal visit of the Baptistery.
Internal visit of the chapel of San Andrea.
For option with train tickets included: return to Bologna from Ravenna station.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Train tickets will be sent the day before the tour.
Reviews(52)
Very nice tour of the beautiful mosaics in Ravenna. The guide told clearly and was inspired. International company of like-minded people. Unfortunately, the headsets did not work for us on three occasions, which was at the expense of our tour time.
Lovely tour with very knowledgeable guide. The mosaics are so very worthwhile to see. And to get a renewed appreciation of Dante who lived and died here
Being passionate for art history as well as always wanting to know more about the nature of the city's history, this walking tour balanced both with a knowledgeable guide - Marco - with a thorough background in both, a great rapport with all participants, as well as a fantastic sense of humor. Despite time constraints sometimes imposed by fixed appointments with the ticket offices of these monuments, Marco organized the tour in a casually, well-paced speed to meet these times without feeling thrown around. We left with a greater fondness for the city itself, a greater understanding of the history that shaped this place, and the people within it. Only downside I could pinpoint was that my radio kept failing among several others, which Marco worked hard to keep all the group informed and work within technical difficulties. Cons: Audio guide malfunctions near the start of the tour Pros: Passionate guide, evenly paced, highly entertaining exchanges, access to breathtaking views around the length of Ravenna. Christopher
We did 6 tours during our vacation, and this was one of the best. We did the option from Bologna, and the trains are easy to use and the tickets arrived the day before. The mosaics are definitely worth seeing - so impressive that words don't do them justice. Our guide was excellent - very informative and really knew the stories behind the buildings and art. It is a brisk pace but you see 5 very different buildings and have adequate time in each. Made us want to revisit Ravenna.
We have seen all 5 UNESCO sites and the guide gave good explanations, but it was a bit chaotic and sometimes difficult to follow. Too bad he didn't frame the whole thing a bit better in the historical background. Some clear accents with repetition of what has already been said, so the listeners also remember it better. We were missing a common thread in the whole thing. For 60€/person we expected something more.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations and felt somewhat chaotic. All our guides are certified professionals and have extensive cultural knowledge of the city and its UNESCO monuments. However, your comments help us better monitor the quality of our tours and improve the experience for future guests.
It was very informative probably too much so. The guide was very soft spoken so even though there was only 4 of us, it was very difficult to hear her.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Our guides are all certified professionals, but your comments help us improve the experience for future guests.
Beautiful tour where the guide explained absolutely everything we wanted to know about the mosaics. Thank you so much!
Nos alegra mucho que hayas tenido una experiencia tan positiva con nosotros y la guia. ¡Gracias por tu reseña y esperamos verte pronto!
Once in a lifetime experience with a lovely guide helping us get the hang of the great history and stories. Would love to repeat that experience. Very friendly info centre staff - greatly appreciated
We appreciate your lovely review! It's great to know you enjoyed your tour in Ravenna and that the staff on site was friendly.
Give yourself more time to explore after the tour. Beautiful town easily accessd by train from Bologna
Poorly organized. Poor sound. Guide, although knowledgeable was hard o understand and just plowed through her content. Also, customer service at viator was awful
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the organization and sound quality did not meet your expectations, as these aspects are important to the overall experience. We appreciate your comment regarding the guide’s knowledge. Please note that customer service on the Viator platform is managed directly by Viator and is outside our control. Your feedback is valuable and will help us improve our service.
