Things to do in Province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna: The Best Tours

Ravenna is known worldwide as the Capital of Mosaics. During this half-day tour you will discover why this medium-sized town has earned its nickname and popularity visiting some of its beautifully-preserved World Heritage sites. You will get a general idea of the most important historical periods that marked the history and architecture of the town, making Ravenna three times capital and, most importantly, you will discover the beauty of the unique mosaics, becoming familiar with the main iconography features of early Christian mosaics.

Inclusions: Private tour

Exclusions: entrance ticket to the UNESCO monuments

This 1-hour private tour of the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe will allow you to discover one real hidden gem of Ravenna (and of the whole Italy!). Sant'Apollinare in Classe, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been described as the most impressive Basilica of the Early Christian period. Despite the plundering it suffered over the centuries, the basilica has preserved the splendour of its original building. It is now admired for its beautiful polychrome apse mosaics and ancient marble sarcophagi of archbishops, placed along the aisles. This impressive church rises in all its solemn grandeur at a distance of 8 kilometres from the centre of Ravenna. Commissioned by archbishop Ursicino, the church was built by Julian Argentarius during the first half of the 6th century, on an ancient burial area used in the late 2nd or early 3rd century. Apparently, Saint Apollinaris - one of the first bishops of Ravenna - was buried here.

Inclusions: Private tour guide, entrance ticket to the basilica

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

You will be amazed by the stunning mosaics. Ravenna is a treasure trove which unveils eight UNESCO World Heritage monuments. You will appreciate the Ravennate atmosphere and feel to be part of the history. Visit of the byzantine Basilica of San Vitale, the roman Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo built by the king Theodoric, the Tomb of the major Italian poet Dante Alighieri. You will have the chance to step into a mosaic workshop, have a coffee break in a peaceful café and see the flooded crypt of the Church of Saint Francis. All with a local passionate and experienced tour guide.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Local guide, Professional art historian guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

Discover Ravenna, known all over the world as the capital of mosaic with our 3h00 hours walking tour! The guided tour includes: - the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (V century) - the Byzantine Basilica of San Vitale (VI century) - the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo (V and VI century) - Dante’s area: the Basilica of Saint Francis and the Tomb of Dante Alighieri - we can enjoy a cup of coffee or an ice cream or a typical piadina in Piazza del Popolo, and we can make a short visit to one of the many mosaic workshops.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

The guides of Il Papavero are able to adapt the tour to every need and type of clientele, always creating a pleasant atmosphere and without weighing down the historical-artistic explanations. The skills and sympathy come together to create an unforgettable tour ... in the folds of the Paradise of Dante's memory.

Inclusions: licensed guide

Exclusions: ENTRIES TO MONUMENTS

Take a wander through the last capital of the Western Roman Empire, the capital of the kingdom of the Goths and the Byzantine exarchate. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll also get a taste of the power of the great republic of Venice as well as the 19th century Italian Risorgimento, all the while accompanied by some of the most famous mosaics in the world in the presence of many UNESCO heritage sites. The tour starts in ancient Rome, with the mausoleum of Galla Placidia and then takes you after the fall to the Basilica of San Vitale. We then head through the middle ages to the 19th century, as we move to Piazza del Popolo. Afterwards, we head back to the time of the Gothic domination with the Baptistry of the Ariana before going to see an elaborate cover-up operation in the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuova. Finally, we pay a visit to the mortal remains of the great poet Dante Alighieri, father of the Italian language.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Monti district, today one of the most renowned districts of the city center, was in the past the poorest part of Rome, the ancient "Subura". It became an important religious center in the Middle Ages with the contruction of many important churches, that were constantly renovated during the centuries. Here we will find one of the four major churches of Rome, Saint Mary Major, incredible mosaics and famous artists of the Renaissance and Baroque ages, like Michelangelo and Bernini. Some of the highlights of the Tour: - Saint Mary Major - Santa Prassede - San Pietro in Vincoli - Moses by Michelangelo - walking through Monti District

Inclusions: Tickets, Local guide, Private tour, Professional guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation

Ravenna: a treasure of the Mediterranean: A hidden world of mosaics and underground crypts, the absolute pearl of art of Emilia Romagna region. Several populations estabilished on the sandy Adriatic coast. This endless territory of marsh, wetlands, lagoons, swamps, despite being partially unhealthy, turned out to be the perfect shelter for a craddle of civilization. The pines of the coast started to be exploited by romans to build their undefeatable fleet. Our tour will be as rich in detail and complete as possible, in order to let you dive into this golden age, and let you travel back in time with your mind and your senses.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, a single Unesco Heritage Ticket

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This is a great way to visit the eternal city of Rome. We will drive around the city and we will stop on the sites, after we will have provided all the historical info you want to have by us. We have a great knowledge about the city and, step by step, at the end of the tour, your knowledge about Rome will be complete.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, entrance fees

Our bird watching tours are organized in a very ecological and "slow" way: it is in fact possible to participate only in small groups (from 2 to 6 people). During the itinerary we make some stops to observe the animals. The optical instruments available to participants allow you to capture moments of nature from a considerable distance, and then enjoy photographic shots. During the summer there are often large groups of flamingos (a few thousand), but also other very beautiful and fascinating species such as the shelduck, avocets, the knights of Italy, oystercatchers, terns. Doing this experience means discovering the fascinating natural and landscape heritage of Pialassa, and, together, retracing the evolution of the territory from Roman times to the present day, touching with your hand the intertwining of nature, history (with the drawing of Garibaldi and the Resistance) and the life of the inhabitants of the valley.

Inclusions: Binoculars and telescopes, Coffee and / or Tea

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