Wonderful Ravenna, visit 3 UNESCO sites with a local guide on a private tour
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Enhance your travel experience with this Wonderful Ravenna, visit 3 UNESCO sites with a local guide on a private tour. Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich historical heritage of Italy with a unique historical tour, offering an unforgettable exploration of the past.
The entire activity lasts around 2 hours and is a great addition to any travel itinerary in Ravenna. Previous travelers have rated this cultural tour an average of 5 out of 5 stars in 35 reviews.
Throughout the tour, you will visit Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte and Piazza del Popolo. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking a memorable adventure, the tour offers the opportunity to experience Basilica of San Vitale (Basilica di San Vitale) and Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (Mausoleo di Galla Placidia) up close.
Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 3 languages: English, Italian, and French.
The starting point for this historical tour is located in Ravenna. The exact address is Via San Vitale, 17, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy. The endpoint of the tour is located at Via di Roma, 53, 48020 Ravenna RA, Italy.
Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 10 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.
The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Elevate your visit in Ravenna by reserving a spot for this captivating journey through time in Italy. Select your date and secure an extraordinary experience before it gets fully booked!
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Larry R
We had a wonderful experience discovering the remarkable Ravenna with Silvia Giogoli. She met us exactly on time and for the next 3 hours we were treated like special guests with skip-the-line privileges to all the sites we visited. The mosaics are awe-inspiring, and so is her knowledge. Her pace was perfect - and she was sensitive to our vibe and our interests. She designed the best first experience in Ravenna by starting at Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and finishing with Gallla Placidia right before the grand finale of the Basilica San Vitale. We even stopped by a mosaic art studio and chatted with the students who were creating their own masterpieces. It was truly an enriching day and Silvia topped it off by letting us in on the secret of where to eat and to be sure to try the ficchi caramelatti (caramelized figs) with stracchino cheese! wow! Don’t hesitate to book her tour. She is a delight and makes you feel like you’re hanging out with an old friend.
SilviaGRavenna
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful words! 🌟 I’m absolutely delighted that your experience in Ravenna was so special and that you enjoyed every detail of the tour. It’s always a pleasure to share the timeless beauty of the mosaics and reveal little secrets of the city, like the caramelized figs with the unpronounceable squacquerone cheese🧀✨
Knowing that you felt welcomed like old friends and that the tour pace matched your interests perfectly fills me with joy. Ravenna has so much to offer, and nothing makes me happier than seeing its treasures through your eyes, full of wonder.
Robert_I
Words cannot describe the mosaics. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the stories of the mosaics.
SilviaGRavenna
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the mosaics and the stories behind them. It was a pleasure guiding you through their beauty and history!
soccermom250
Silvia was so wonderful. She planned an entire day for us, including a bike ride through the forest, a mosaics tour, and a delicious lunch in Ravenna. She was so sweet and easy to work with. Response times were exceptional and she anticipated our every need. The bikes were brand new and rode so easily. The restaurant was authentic and delicious. Silvia explained all the history of mosaics and Ravenna. Highly recommend!
SilviaGRavenna
Thank you very much for your review! I'm glad to see that you and your family appreciated the tour. I had a lot of fun taking you around, from the pinewood to the city center. I wish you all the best!
598meghank
Silvia was wonderful from the moment I booked the tour. She clearly instructed me on how to buy the ticket we needed for our admission into the sites. Once we met for the tour, she gave such a wonderful history lesson about the area and the sites we saw. She even made a quick stop in the central food market for us to see. We learned so much more from Sivia than we ever could have on our own. Thank you Silvia!
SilviaGRavenna
Thank you so much for your kindness and lovely words. It has been a pleasure taking you in a tour of my hometown.
paulabsimon
The best $ we spent. We are experienced travelers who do a ton of reading and research in advance. My husband is particularly interested in art and art history and I’ve long wanted to see the mosaics. A friend who is a museum docent in NYC strongly urged us to consider a guide for Ravenna’s mosaics. After reading reviews, we chose Silvia. She was extremely responsive about availability, booking tickets (including specific timed entries), met us at the train station. And SO knowledgeable (about the mosaics, city, history) and fun to be with.
SilviaGRavenna
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It means a lot to hear that you found the experience so valuable. It was a joy to share Ravenna’s breathtaking mosaics and history with you, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the time we spent together. Wishing you many more amazing journeys ahead!
Denise_V
Silvia gave us a great tour for two couples. The pace was casual and just right for us. The mosaics would still have been beautiful to see, but to have the historical context made it so more special. Plus, Silvia pointed out things we would never have seen on our own. It was a thoroughly enjoyable two hours. Highly recommended!
SilviaGRavenna
Thank You Denise!It has been a pleasure take you in a tour of Ravenna!
Gavin W
A highlight of our Italy trip was the wonderful day we spent with Silvia who enhanced our experience of Ravenna's stunning mosaics by pointing out lots of details that would be missed and putting it all in the historic context. She has perfect English and a charming personality. She can give insights into contemporary life too. As a professional Tour Guide in London myself (and someone who trains London guides), I highly recommend hiring Silvia who combines the three attributes of a great tour guide - knowledge, personality and guding technique!
SilviaGRavenna
Wow, thank you so much for your amazing review! Coming from a fellow professional guide, your words truly mean the world to me. I'm so happy you enjoyed discovering Ravenna’s mosaics and history with me, it’s always a pleasure to share their hidden details and bring the past to life! I also loved our conversations about contemporary life and guiding. Wishing you all the best in your travels and tours, hope our paths cross again someday!
elizabethbO198KM
We had a very enjoyable morning walking round Ravenna with Silvia and gained a much deeper understanding of the beautiful mosaics thanks to her knowledge. She has brilliant English and was very good at pitching the tour at just the right level, allowing time to stop and experience some very good cafes. She's incredibly knowledgable and also great fun. She was also incredibly helpful in recommending good places to go during the remainder of the stay.
SilviaGRavenna
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m delighted that you enjoyed exploring Ravenna and its stunning mosaics with me. It was a pleasure to share their beauty and history while also making time for some great café stops! I’m so glad my recommendations were helpful, I hope the rest of your stay was just as wonderful. Wishing you many more amazing travels ahead!
Vanessa_K
Silvia was a wonderful tour guide! Attentive and informative there was so much to learn! The outsides of all the buildings are brick but inside there are gorgeous one of a kind mosaics that are so special!! We especially liked a little bonus at the end where we got to see a mosaic workshop at work! So glad we took this tour
SilviaGRavenna
Dear Vanessa, thank you so much for your lovely words, I'm very happy to know you appreciated the visit to the mosaic workshop, thank you for booking my tour!
Hal M
Silvia gave my wife and I a private tour of the mosaics in Ravenna which was one of the best tours we have taken anywhere. Silvia was prompt in responding to all of our communications, and was flexible in meeting us when we were not sure where our ship would dock on the day of our tour. Most importantly, Silvia is extremely knowledgeable about all the churches, buildings and mosaics in Ravenna and shares her knowledge in a friendly and engaging manner. She had pre-purchased all of the necessary admission tickets, so we wasted no time waiting in any lines. Her fees are very reasonable. All in all, I highly recommend using Silvia for your tour guide to Ravenna's mosaics.
SilviaGRavenna
Dear Hal, it has been a pleasure plan with you the itinerary of the tour and show you my beloved hometown. Thank you so much for your lovely support and for booking in advance as a good wish for the upcoming working season.
I wish you and your wife plenty of amazing trips!
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