Ravenna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Description
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Ravenna, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Ravenna! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?
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Itinerary
The octagonal shape of the Byzantine baptisteries has a strong symbolic value, with the eight sides representing the seven days of creation and the eighth day of resurrection and eternal life, thus connecting to the sacrament of Baptism. At the center of the baptistery is the baptismal font, also octagonal in shape and dating back to the Renaissance era. Ticket Cost: 10,5 € (include also other monuments)
Originally dedicated to the Holy Apostles and later to Saint Peter, the Basilica of San Francesco dates back to the mid-5th century AD. Little remains of the original early Christian church due to numerous renovations over the centuries. We will see also Dante Alighieri's Tomb!
The Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, built at the end of the 5th century, was commissioned by Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths, to celebrate his victory over the Roman officer Odoacer in 493. Initially it served as the Palatine Chapel or a chapel that was used for religious functions of the sovereign. Ticket Cost: 10,5 € (include also other monuments)
Piazza del Popolo is the beating heart of Ravenna, famous for uniting the streets of the historic center and hosting events and displays, it was built by the Venetians between 1470 and 1480. I'll show you few cool things and stories here: get ready!
The Domus of the Stone Carpets is one of the most significant Italian archaeological sites discovered in recent decades. Particularly noteworthy is the mosaic of the “Dance of the Geniuses of the Seasons” which is located in the central part and represents the Seasons dancing in a circle to the sound of a syringe. Ticket cost: 6€
Designed to bear witness to Byzantine grandeur, it has an octagonal plan, with a distinctive central architecture compared to the basilicas of the time. The Basilica of San Vitale has a simple exterior, but the interior is complex, with curves and rotating surfaces. Ticket Cost: 10,5 € (include also other monuments)
Another incredible UNESCO Heritage monument! The simple exterior of the building symbolizes matter, while the richly decorated interior represents the soul and spiritual light. The dome, decorated with stars and a large golden cross, recalls the theme of Paradise. Ticket Cost: 10,5 € (include also other monuments)
The Mausoleum of Theodoric is an architectural work of exceptional importance, recognized worldwide with the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built on the orders of Theodoric around 520 AD, the building represents an extraordinary fusion of styles, ranging from the Roman to the Gothic tradition. Ticket cost: 4€
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
Reviews(23)
We were able to see all of the sites at our own pace, and spend as much time as we wanted. The audio tour was great.
The digital guide was fantastic. We were able to take our time to visit each site and learned about each one with plenty of time to take photos and take refreshment breaks whenever we wanted.
Easy to follow. Good information. Allows you to visit at your own pace and visit sites along the way.
The narratives were excellent. We used two phones, one for directions and one for the audio. Walking is required of course but very doable. I highly recommend this self guided tour.
It was a great experience!! The map is easy to follow, and the detailed information about the places is amzing. I totally recommend it!
A very good introduction to the major sites in Ravenna. Absolutely worth the 8 e. Remember though, the admission fees to the sites are NOT included. Fortunately we purchased them online the night before - this saved us time from the long queues just to buy the ticket; and then there’s another queue to get into the venue. Another tip is to arrive well before the designated time as you do have to queue just to get in. Despite it being the low season ( we visited in early march) the sites were busy. The good thing about the audio guide, is you can do the tour at your pace and in whatever order you prefer. At a spritely pace, we saw all the sites recommended in the guide and spent a goodly amount of time exploring inside the UNESCO venues, in 5 hours. It’s a bit of a hike to Theodoric’s mausoleum so best to leave 1/2 hour to walk there from the center and leave that to the last.
The guidance waa very good, great information and very complete, I absolutely reccomend buying the ticket for at least 4/5 of the UNESCO heritage places as well as the domus tei tappeti, do not miss it
A gem of late romantic architecture unique in the world and the footprints of the Dante. Amazing that in general this city goes so unnoticed
Uncomplicated booking with very nice descriptions to each . It was fun to follow the tour at your own pace according to the given route.
The guide was really helpful, practical and easy to follow. Ravenna is also beautiful has mosaics unique in the world that are worth seeing
