Ravenna Byzantine Mosaics Food Tasting Tour

Welcome to Ravenna, a city rich in history, culture, and gastronomy. We will embark on a guided tour of Ravenna's famous landmarks and combine it with a culinary journey through the city's traditional cuisine. We will visit Cappella di San Vitale, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia and Sant Apollinare Nuovo that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Now, it's time to dive into the culinary delights of Ravenna. We will start with a traditional snacks like piadina, salami, and cheese. Afterward, we will taste some of Ravenna's famous pasta dishes, such as cappelletti al ragu or with vegetables sauce. To finish our tour, we will visit a local icecream shop to taste some of the city's famous icecream. In conclusion, this guided tour of Ravenna combined with a gastronomic journey is the perfect way to experience the city's history, culture, and culinary traditions. Join us and indulge in the flavors of Emilia-Romagna.

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.

Once you've seen Ravenna Mosaics, you won't forget them. Observe the details and jump into the stories they tell. Taste Ravenna's seafood cuisine like Fried sardines or curzul with clams. Discover the ingredients of the famous Romagna friendliness in an ancient tavern: Piadina and Sangiovese!

You can visit Ravenna even in half a day: this will be enough to know its culture and history and to realize how this town is rich in architecture and art by the knowledge of the different religions that during the past strongly influenced all the mosaics decorations and its buildings.

This is a 3 hours private walking tour led by a professional and fully authorized tour guide. You will jump into the past of this small, charming town! A knowledgeable tour guide will lead you to discover all the main monuments and attractions, such as: Baptistry of Neon; Mausoleum of Galla Placidia; Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo; Mausoleum of Theodoric, Basilica of San Vitale. After almost 3 hours of art and history you need time to relax and absorb all the beauty and the feelings that have affected your eyes and heart, now it' is time to sit and enjoy a bite of piadina, the traditional flatbread common in this area of Italy. We can say our goodbyes certain that this experience will remain with you.

The artistic and political history of Ravenna saw a period of renewed splendour at the beginning of the V Century a.D. (402-403 a.D.), when Honorius, who had been forced to abandon Milan by the Visigoth invasion, chose Ravenna as the new capital of the Western Roman Empire. -Discovering beautiful Bologna is a wounderful experience When you think of Italy, famous cities like Rome, Venice and Florence definitely come to mind and while these are home to wonderful landmarks they are also places for mass tourism but if you want to escape the crowds and discover a part of Italy that isn’t often talked about come and visit Bologna an underrated city – from a foreign tourist perspective – that will help you get a sense of what the country and culture is truly about. It may not be a top tourist venue but it is a living breathing Italian experience, which can be hard to find in more popular destinations

Many prominent artists loved Ravenna, just to mention a few: Lord Byron and Mary Shelly, Oscar Wilde, Sigmund Freud, Herman Hesse, Gustav Klimt and many, many others… our knowledgeable English speaking tour guide will help you to see what they saw and feel what they felt in our 3 hours private walking tour. Enjoy the beauty of the finest Byzantine mosaics of the: Baptistry of Neon, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Arian Baptistry, Archiepiscopal Chapel, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare, Mausoleum of Theodoric, Basilica of San Vitale. Art and history are not the only attractions if Ravenna, the town is also a foodie paradise, we couldn’t arrange the ideal tour without including the tasting of a local specialty such as the piadina, a flatbread filled with cured meet and/or soft and fresh cheese. Now the experience is truly perfect and you will also say, quoting the Great Poet, “the beauty I saw”!

YOU’LL BE ABLE TO VISIT RAVENNA, THE CITY OF MOSAICS, AND HAVE A TYPICAL SEAFOOD LUNCH ON THE BEACH IN ONE DAY! I will Pick you up directly in Bologna downtown with a private car. Don't worry, will get in touch for exact pick up location the day before your experience. *Tour is PRIVATE* Ideal for families, group of friends, couples, solo traveler. *INCLUDING* – Pick-up & drop-off from Bologna – Transfers by comfortable private vehicle – Certified Tour Leader born and raised in the area – Certified Historical Guide for Ravenna sights – All tickets for Ravenna sights Guided visit of Unesco World Heritage Sites of San Vitale, Galla Placidia and St. Apollinare Nuovo to admire the stunning Byzantine world heritage. Then we'll take a walk to Dante's Tomb and the Piazza del Popolo, the "Venetian" Main Square. Finally we will drive to the Adriatic Coast where we will have a typical lunch on the beach, tasting some of the best italian seafood.

Enjoy this 2,5 hours kid-friendly tour of Ravenna and its enchanting mosaics with a local and top rated guide. Join us for an amazing journey into Ravenna’s past! Meet our guide and discover with us its well-preserved architecture dating from the Roman and Byzantine periods. All the family will be engaged in fun activities and quizzes that will keep everyone involved. Explore the Basilica of San Vitale while looking for hints and clues and enjoy the legends and anecdotes about the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare. You and your children with discover the Archiepiscopal Museum and see its many beautiful collections. You will experience both great culture and food, since you will have the time for a piadina tasting with our guide. Enjoy the descriptions and commentaries by your guide and live a fun and instructive experience with your family and your children.

YOU’LL BE ABLE TO VISIT THE BEST OF EMILIA-ROMAGNA IN JUST TWO DAYS! I will Pick you up directly in Bologna downtown with a private car. *Tour is PRIVATE* *THE ITINERARY* Day 1-Ravenna’s Treasures Guided visit of the extraordinary Byzantine mosaics found in San Vitale, Galla Placidia Mausoleum, Dante Tomb, San Apollinare & Mosaic Laboratory Demo with a Certified Historical Guide born and raised in Ravenna. Lunch on the Beach, you’ll taste the best Seafood delicacies of your life! 1 hour drive to Brisighella, check-in at selected Hotel and time off. OVERNIGHT IN 4 STARS HOTEL IN BRISIGHELLA Day 2- Brisighella & Dozza Today we’ll explore two of the most beautiful Villages in Italy! After breakfast we’ll walk through Brisighella’s history, then take part to an Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting. Typical Lunch in Local Osteria, then we’ll drive to Dozza and admire its painted walls and unique Medieval Fortress. Drive back to Bologna, drop off around 6 pm.

This tour is designed for those arriving at the port of Ravenna, en route to Venice. Your driver will greet you at the Terminal Crociere – Porto Corsini Ravenna, assist with your luggage, and transport you to downtown Ravenna. While your luggage will remain safely stored in the car, I'll meet you for a walking tour of Ravenna's main UNESCO sites. The walking tour is approximately 2-3 hours. Afterward, you have time for lunch/break. Following your exploration of Ravenna, my driver will then transfer you to your final destination in Venice. Please note that drop-offs in Venice are limited exclusively to Marco Polo Airport or Piazzale Roma. Once a vital center of Late Antique Europe, Ravenna is home to spectacular art and architecture from this significant era. As we meander through the historic center, we'll visit some of its most famous landmarks adorned with early Christian mosaics—still radiant in color and rich in meaning.