Treasures of Ravenna: Masterpieces in Mosaics in Ravenna - Ravenna_Mosaic1
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Treasures of Ravenna: Masterpieces in Mosaics

  • 2.5 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Ravenna
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Experience hosted by LUANA, Wael & one other local

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

You’ve probably heard that Ravenna is well-known for its mosaics, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!

Destination
Ravenna, Italy
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
العربية, English, Français, Italiano
Included
  • Private Guides
  • Inclusive ticket valid for 5 Monuments
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Can be 100% customized to your wishes
  • Get to truly embrace the mosaic culture of the city
  • Learn about mosaics in Ravenna
  • Connect with a knowledgeable local
  • Hear fascinating stories and insights
  • Discover cultural highlights & their local relevance

What you can expect

Treasures of Ravenna: Masterpieces in Mosaics in Ravenna - Ravenna_Mosaic1

Ravenna is a city steeped in culture and tradition, and on this private tour, your local guide will immerse you in its world-renowned mosaics.

Through engaging storytelling and visits to significant sites, you'll delve deep into the mosaic art form and its profound influence on Ravenna’s heritage. Learn how mosaics have shaped the city's identity, connecting the past to the present, and uncover the stories, beliefs, and traditions they represent. After all, isn't it the culture that gives a city its soul?

As you explore, you’ll see Ravenna from a fresh perspective, weaving through its rich history and vibrant local life. Your guide will lead you to iconic landmarks like the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Basilica San Vitale, and Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo. Along the way, you’ll discover how these stunning masterpieces seamlessly blend with the daily rhythm of the city.

Each guide brings their unique expertise, whether in history or art, and they’re excited to share personal stories and insights. Want to tweak the itinerary? No problem—your guide is happy to customize the experience to ensure your time in Ravenna feels personal and unforgettable.

Step into the world of mosaics and let Ravenna’s culture shine!

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • LUANA - Tour Guide

    LUANA

    Tour Guide

    4.913 reviews
    Italiano・English
  • Wael - Ravenna, Beyond the Ordinary – with Wael!

    Wael

    Ravenna, Beyond the Ordinary – with Wael!

    5.0
    العربية・English・Français
  • Pietro - The Ravenna expert

    Pietro

    The Ravenna expert

    5.022 reviews
    English・Italiano

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at at the main entrance of the mausoleum - Ravenna to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Culture of the City

    On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Ravenna through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

  4. in Ravenna

    Your tour will focus on mosaics , a very important cultural subject in Ravenna. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how mosaics made an impact in Ravenna, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

  5. Cultural Highlights

    As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Basilica San Vitale, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

  6. Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the cultural side of Ravenna, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time.

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Gerhard
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5 February 2025
Super Guide!Super Guide!
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Tabatha
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2 February 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable and sweet. The tour was amazing 🤩! The tour was amazing
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DeEtta
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26 January 2025
Guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I learned alot of history about the tour sites that I wouldn’t have learned on my own.Guide was very knowledgeable
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Cheryl
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26 January 2025
Absolutely spectacular!Absolutely spectacular
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Wendy
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23 January 2025
Excellent tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made it interesting.Excellent
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Pawel
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9 January 2025
The guide was not just highly knowledgeable, but also obviously passionate about the sites and the story, a trait that always boosts the experience. We were transported back in time, but in a manner befitting grown-ups, i.e. with research-based facts and interpretations. I found the guide very approachable as he not only answered the numerous questions from the group, but was also willing to chat away about art and history in between the sites adding greatly to my understanding of Ravenna and beyond. All in all, a highly enjoyable and informative.All in all, a highly enjoyable and informative.
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Gloria
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7 January 2025
The churches with the mosiacs were beautiful. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. I wish we saw more places.A must do!
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Gerhard
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5 January 2025
Super Guide!Super Guide!
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Pawel
(About local )
5 January 2025
The guide was not just highly knowledgeable, but also obviously passionate about the sites and the story, a trait that always boosts the experience. We were transported back in time, but in a manner befitting grown-ups, i.e. with research-based facts and interpretations. I found the guide very approachable as he not only answered the numerous questions from the group, but was also willing to chat away about art and history in between the sites adding greatly to my understanding of Ravenna and beyond. All in all, a highly enjoyable and informative.All in all, a highly enjoyable and informative.
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Pawel
(About local )
4 January 2025
The guide was not just highly knowledgeable, but also obviously passionate about the sites and the story, a trait that always boosts the experience. We were transported back in time, but in a manner befitting grown-ups, i.e. with research-based facts and interpretations. I found the guide very approachable as he not only answered the numerous questions from the group, but was also willing to chat away about art and history in between the sites adding greatly to my understanding of Ravenna and beyond. All in all, a highly enjoyable and informative.All in all, a highly enjoyable and informative.
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Verified
(About local )
26 December 2024
We had the best guide you could wish for! He conveyed an incredible amount of specialist knowledge in an understandable and interesting way!interesting
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Kara
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22 December 2024
It was really great! Highly recommend.Highly recommend
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Verified
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22 December 2024
the guide was excellent.excellent
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DeEtta
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9 December 2024
Guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I learned alot of history about the tour sites that I wouldn’t have learned on my own.Guide was very knowledgeable
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Wendy
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1 December 2024
Excellent tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made it interesting.Excellent
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Birgitte
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25 November 2024
Cozy and got a good understanding of Revanna show the story of mosaicSuper
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Verified
(About local )
21 November 2024
All perfect! Extremely knowledgeable and passionate.All perfect
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Gloria
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18 November 2024
The churches with the mosiacs were beautiful. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. I wish we saw more places.A must do!
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Sheri
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15 November 2024
Learning the meanings behind the beauty. The Mosaics were amazing as well as the history The walk through town to the different sites was a nice way to see the town. An interesting an informative tour. Our tour guide knew a great deal about the different pieces and also how they were made. He explained each mosaic and how and why it was altered.Excellent , knowledgeable quide through Mosaics
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Gary🇺🇸 United States
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2 November 2024
Luana Puccini conducted a private half-day tour of Ravenna for my wife and me. She put together a fantastic itinerary that lead us to the highlights of the town. She advised us on which train to take from Bologna to meet her in Ravenna and she met us at the train station and walked with us to the medieval center. Her knowledge and expertise was in great depth. She arranged a lunch for us at a local hotspot where we were able to have local cuisine specialties. We also enjoyed exchanging stories about our countries and culture with each other. She was very warm and friendly, and I encourage anyone reading this to choose her as their guide.Private tour of Ravenna
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Kara
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1 November 2024
It was really great! Highly recommend.Highly recommend
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Sheri
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15 October 2024
Learning the meanings behind the beauty. The Mosaics were amazing as well as the history The walk through town to the different sites was a nice way to see the town. An interesting an informative tour. Our tour guide knew a great deal about the different pieces and also how they were made. He explained each mosaic and how and why it was altered.Excellent , knowledgeable quide through Mosaics
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Pawel
(About local )
9 October 2024
The guide was not just highly knowledgeable, but also obviously passionate about the sites and the story, a trait that always boosts the experience. We were transported back in time, but in a manner befitting grown-ups, i.e. with research-based facts and interpretations. I found the guide very approachable as he not only answered the numerous questions from the group, but was also willing to chat away about art and history in between the sites adding greatly to my understanding of Ravenna and beyond. All in all, a highly enjoyable and informative.All in all, a highly enjoyable and informative.
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Ellen🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
20 January 2024
Luana was communicative before the tour and super helpful. We met her at Ravenna station and she was incredibly knowledgeable. The itinerary and information provided was communicated clearly and in an engaging way. The mosaics were absolutely stunning. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone! Wonderful day in Ravenna
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Deborah🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 October 2023
Luana was very informative about the historical buildings we visited. She was also passionate about Bologna and shared her enthusiasm with us. Her English is also excellent. In the future, we would recommend less history and more stories of the people who lived in Bologna and events that made the city great.What's behind the scenes
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Ross🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
26 July 2023
The title says it all. Luana was knowledgeable, intelligent, thoughtful and sensitive to our needs. But for the extreme heat we could have spent much longer exploring Ravenna's magnificent cultural heritage. Luana freely gave of her expertise and welcomed questions, of which we had many. As a bonus we had the opportunity to enjoy some typical Ravenna food. 10 out of 10.A richly rewarding day
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Greg🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
4 December 2022
Luana showed us around both Ravenna and Bologna and was a great guide to both cities. She has a deep knowledge of the art, architecture and history of the region and really helped us to understand and appreciate the many remarkable historical sites we visited. We really enjoyed our time with Luana. Great guide!
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Greg🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
4 December 2022
Luana was a great guide for us on two separate days, showing us around both Bologna and Ravenna. She has a great knowledge of the art, architecture and history of these cities and she really helped us to understand and appreciate the many remarkable historical sites we visited. We really enjoyed our time with Luana.Great guide to both Bologna and Ravenna
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Pascal🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
15 October 2022
Die Führung war schlicht super! Wir durften viele Interessante Geschichten rund um die Geschichte von Bologna erfahren. Vielen DankSuper Spannend
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Mary Jane🇦🇺 Australia
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20 July 2022
Luana is a wonderful, witty, knowledgeable and kind expert on the magnificent mosaics and other delights of Ravenna. I spent a fabulous day in her company and learnt a lot as well as having a great time.A wondetful day in Ravenna
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David🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 June 2022
We thought this was a great tour. We have done quite a few guided tours and this was a very strong one. The UNESCO-designated sites in Ravenna are really interesting and Luana was a terrific guide. She is very knowledgeable about the history and the art, and she was great company. In addition to showing us around the sites and giving us helpful context and background, she arranged for us to get lunch at a terrific restaurant. Overall, it was a delightful day.Fantastic Tour
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Franz🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
24 October 2021
We had a perfect quiet tour in Bologna. Impressive places with a lot of interesting information. At the a good tasting with parmigiano and wine. Luana was a perfect guide! Thank you very much again. We definitely come back to Bologna. 👍👍👍Perfect guide and guidet tour
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Chris
(About local )
15 November 2019
A wonderful way to be introduced to the World Heritage sites. Personal interactions are the best. Thoroughly enjoyable tour. The time was perfect, 2 1/2 hrs. Luana has extensive knowledge of the sites & excellent English sense of humor.Thoroughly enjoyable tour
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Simona Calleri
(About local )
15 November 2019
Luana was such a lovely guide. Luana gave a great historical account of the evocative buildings, the historical Anatomical theatre & university amazing! Catching a train to Ravenna, despite the rain, Luana continued to provide excellent commentary on the monuments, in particular, Basilica of San Vitale, walking along we passed Dante Alighieri's tomb. We ended the tour with a treat to a local mosaic artist, the heart of the history and identity of the community of Ravenna. Highly recommend this tour!Highly recommend this tour!
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Jacqueline
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15 November 2019
Luana is the best tour guide I've had in 40 years of traveling. She has boundless energy, profound knowledge of the subject matter, including the religious iconology, is generous with her time and obviously cares about her clients. I will return to the region and have her guide me to the rest of the towns in the area.Luana is the best tour guide I've had in 40 years of traveling.

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