Ravenna UNESCO Monuments with Pasta, Piadina and Gelato Tasting

Embark on a guided tour of Ravenna’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites and indulge in a culinary journey through the city’s traditional cuisine, including piadina, pasta, and ice cream.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo is a stunning 6th-century basilica located in Ravenna, Italy. The basilica is famous for its impressive Byzantine mosaics that adorn the walls and ceilings, which depict scenes from the Bible and the life of Jesus Christ. Visitors can marvel at the intricate details of the mosaics and learn about the fascinating history of the basilica through guided tours and interactive exhibits. Sant’Apollinare Nuovo is considered one of the most important examples of early Christian art in Italy and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a must-see for anyone interested in art, history, and culture.
  • Ravenna - The second stop is the first street food stop: you will eat a local delicacy, LA PIADINA.
    Piadina is a traditional Italian flatbread that is popular in the Emilia-Romagna region. It is a staple food in many Italian households and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. The bread is made with flour, water, and salt, and is typically cooked on a hot griddle or stone.

The piadina can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, cured meats, vegetables, or spreads. One popular filling is stracchino cheese and prosciutto, a classic combination that is both savory and satisfying.

  • Mausoleo di Galla Placidia - The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is a Late Antique Roman building in Ravenna, Italy, built between 425 and 450. It was added to the World Heritage List together with seven other structures in Ravenna in 1996. Despite its common name, the empress Galla Placidia (d. 450) was not buried in the building, a misconception dating from the thirteenth century; she died in Rome and was buried there,probably alongside Honorius in the Mausoleum of Honorius at Old Saint Peter’s Basilica.
  • Basilica di San Vitale - Here you will visit the marvellous mosaics of San Vitale Basilic
  • Ravenna - We will taste fresh italian Pasta in a very modern resturant that keeps the tradition of the local cuisine.
    Cappelletti is a type of pasta from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Cappelletti are small, filled pasta shapes similar to tortellini.
  • SBRINO® Gelateria - Ravenna Centro - Here you will taste a delicious artisanal ice cream
What's Included
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Admission Tickets (the price is 12,50€ per person)
Additional Information

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.

Location
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
Via di Roma
The guide will wait for you outside Sant Apollinare Nuovo near the obelisk
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nadia_p
Jun 18, 2024
A Guiding Light in Ravenna - The unbelievable knowledge of our Tour Guide, and the way she so capably and respectfully expressed the information she imparted, made our experience memorable. We were highly impressed with her professionalism and passion for the Ravenna Monuments.
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Ashley_i
Jun 1, 2024
Mosaics come alive with an expert - Our guide was phenomenal with formal art history training, she was able to bring a depth of understanding to the ancient mosaics we saw. The food was also delicious giving the overall experience a local, flavorful flare. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to understand the deeper significance of the mosaics in Ravenna, not just see them.
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Dennis_t
Oct 29, 2023
Dazzling historical mosaics - Marta was excellent. There wasn't a special moment because her knowledge and thorough understanding of every part of the tour made every part special. The mosaics were spectacular, especially her descriptions. We loved the regional cuisines we ate. This tour far exceeded our expectations due to Marta's expertise.
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Lucille_s
Oct 2, 2023
Excellent - Excellent tour! Great overview of Ravenna, mosaics and food! It was comfortable walking and having breaks for food. The guide provided fantastic explanation of mosaics, history and their meaning.
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Glenn_w
Sep 20, 2023
Well worth the day - Our tour guide marta was fantastic Great tour for 6 ...walking but not a huge amount.... local culture .. lunch and ice cream..... what a great day.... learned alot highly recommend
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Peter_w
Sep 20, 2023
This was a great tour.... - This was a great tour. Our guide Marta was very knowledgeable and friendly. The UNESCO sites are so worth visiting, it's a must see in Italy. The food tasting, pasta, pinadana and ice cream were great additions.
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Rori_w
Sep 18, 2023
Mosaics were amazing! - The Mosaics were incredible. Marta, our tour guide was very attentive and patient. She was knowledgeable, which we loved. It was easy to hear her with the earbuds. Great idea! All tours should have this.
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John_u
Sep 17, 2023
Excellent value - Excellent guide, really knowledgeable and friendly. A wonderful guided tour very highly recommend if you want to see the mosaics of Ravenna
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Maria_s
Sep 16, 2023
Fabuloso! - Marta was a wonderful tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about all of the monuments we visited. She is an art historian and it showed. She loves her job and it also showed. It made our day more meaningful and enjoyable. Besides a totally informative cultural lesson the food was also fabulous along the way. I Would definitely recommend this tour. I give it five stars only because 6 was not an option.
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Peggy_p
Sep 13, 2023
Experience Ravenna with all your senses - A great guide, impressive art, Italian delicacies - this was a perfect tour. We can highly recommend it.
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