Ravenna Mosaics Guided Tour from Bologna: UNESCO monuments

Five UNESCO monuments and their mosaics in a single morning or afternoon

A guided tour of Ravenna's UNESCO mosaic monuments covering the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, San Vitale, San Appolinare, the Baptistery and the chapel of San Andrea, led by a licensed local guide in English or Italian. Entrance to all five sites is included, as are whisper radio headsets. You can depart from Bologna by train with return tickets included, or start the tour directly in Ravenna.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mausoleum of Galla Placidia30m · entry included
2. Rome Termini30m · entry included

Guided tour of Ravenna mosaics

• Depart from Bologna central station
• Visit Piazza San Francesco and Dante's Tomb
• Visit Mausoleum of Galla Placidia interior
• Visit church of San Vitale and mosaics
• Visit basilica of San Appolinare
• Visit Baptistery interior
• Visit chapel of San Andrea interior
• Return to Bologna from Ravenna station

The experience

The tour moves through Ravenna's city center on foot, stopping at five monuments that hold some of the world's most intact early Christian mosaics. Your guide is a licensed local expert who speaks English or Italian, and you'll wear a whisper radio headset so you can hear clearly even in crowded spaces. All five entrance tickets are included in the price, which saves the time of buying them separately at each site.

If you book the Bologna option, you'll depart from Bologna Centrale station and take the train to Ravenna, where the guided portion begins. The return train ticket is included and will be sent to you the day before the tour. If you prefer to start in Ravenna, you can skip the train and meet the group directly in the city. Either way, the tour covers Piazza San Francesco and Dante's Tomb before moving into the five monuments: the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the church of San Vitale, the basilica of San Appolinare, the Baptistery and the chapel of San Andrea.

The tour runs between three and eight hours depending on which option you choose: the shorter timeframe applies to tours starting in Ravenna, while the longer duration includes travel time from Bologna. Small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. The pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Expert licensed local guide in English or Italian.
• entrance tickets to all five UNESCO monuments.
• whisper radio headsets with jack connection for headphones.
• return train tickets from Bologna to Ravenna (included only with the Bologna departure option).

Options for this experience

4 options

Tour in Italian departing from Ravenna13:45 and 15:15Departure from Ravenna: You will need to get to Ravenna on your own, as the tour begins there.

Tour in English departing from Ravenna13:15 and 14:45Start in Ravenna: You will need to reach Ravenna on your own, since the tour begins there.

Tour in Italian departing from Bologna12:05 and 13:05Departure from Bologna: You will travel there by train yourself, using the train tickets we will send you the day before the tour.

Tour in English departing from Bologna11:05 and 13:05Departure from London: You will make your way by train on your own, using the tickets we will send you the day before the tour.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to Sunday7 departure times: the first at 11:05, the last at 15:15

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the Bologna start if you're staying there and want train transport included. Pick the Ravenna start if you're already in the city or prefer to begin your tour without the train leg.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In Italian, at 12:05, 13:05, 13:45 and 15:15. In English, at 11:05, 13:05, 13:15 and 14:45.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

Can I take this tour if I'm starting my trip in Bologna?

Yes. The English and Italian tours both offer a Bologna departure option that includes round-trip train tickets to Ravenna. The train tickets are sent the day before the tour, and you'll depart from Bologna Centrale station.

What are the five monuments included in this tour?

The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the church of San Vitale, the basilica of San Appolinare, the Baptistery and the chapel of San Andrea. All entrance fees are included, and you'll also visit Piazza San Francesco and Dante's Tomb.

Do I need to buy entrance tickets separately?

No. All five monument tickets are included in the tour price, and you'll receive a whisper radio headset so you can hear the guide clearly at each site.