Discover Ravenna, one of Italy’s most spectacular cities, with this fantastic walking tour. After meeting your guide, begin your journey at the Basilica of Saint Apollinare Nuovo ( Basilica admission ticket NOT INCLUDED ), dating back to the 6th century. Then discover the history of the famous poet Dante Alighieri in the area known as the “Zone of Silence,” dedicated to the cult and memory of the poet. Next to Dante’s Tomb, you will find the Dante Museum ( Museum admission ticket NOT INCLUDED ) and the Franciscan Cloisters with the statues of Saint Francis and Saint Clare.

Continuing the tour, reach the Neonian Baptistery ( Baptistery admission ticket NOT INCLUDED ), with its perfectly preserved architectural structure and interior decorations featuring stuccoes and the magnificent mosaic of the Baptism of Christ. Walk through Palazzo Rasponi before arriving at Piazza del Popolo, the city’s main square.

The tour concludes with the magnificent Basilica of Saint Vitale ( Basilica admission ticket NOT INCLUDED ), dating back to the 6th century and a remarkable testimony to the Roman-Byzantine Empire. With its octagonal central plan, the church still preserves the magnificent scenes of the Old Testament and the famous panels depicting the imperial couple Justinian and Theodora, rulers of the Eastern Roman Empire. Next to the basilica, visit the Mausoleum of the Roman Empress Galla Placidia ( Mausoleum admission ticket NOT INCLUDED ), renowned for its unique mosaic decorations.