Are entrance fees to the monuments included?

Yes, the tour price includes cumulative entrance to all monuments featured.

How large are the tour groups?

Group sizes are capped at 20 people to keep the experience personal and enjoyable.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children aged 6 and above are welcome, with reduced pricing; however, the focus is mainly on cultural history.

What languages are the tours offered in?

This particular tour is conducted in English by local licensed guides.

Are any parts of the tour outdoors?

Yes, the route includes walking through public squares and streets between monuments, all accessible and on flat terrain.

Is there an option for private tours?

Private tours are not included in this group tour but may be available through separate Italygate offerings.

Byzantine Mosaics Tour in Ravenna with Italygate | Sightseeing Tour | Guided Tour

Ravenna, tucked in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, offers a rare window into the early medieval world, with some of the finest surviving examples of Byzantine mosaics anywhere on the planet. Italygate’s group tour invites travelers to step off the beaten path and dive deep into this city’s extraordinary cultural heritage. The tour begins in Piazza S. Francesco, at the heart of Ravenna, where a knowledgeable local guide leads participants through the city’s historic core. Iconic sites like the Basilica di San Vitale unfold like an open-air art gallery, its walls shimmering with intricate golden mosaics that detail biblical narratives and imperial majesty. Nearby, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia surprises with its intimate scale yet stunning ceiling of starry mosaics that have survived the centuries.

Participants also visit the Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, where the vibrant, multicolored mosaics tracing the history of Ravenna’s transition from Roman to Byzantine rule show the city’s layered past. The walk to Dante Alighieri’s tomb invites reflection on how Ravenna served as a refuge for Italy’s great poet, adding literary weight to the cultural journey. The tour culminates in Piazza del Popolo, Ravenna’s Venetian-era main square, buzzing with local life and framed by Renaissance architecture that offers a vivid contrast to the ancient mosaics.

Italygate stands out in the outdoor and cultural tourism landscape not just for its deep roots in the Emilia-Romagna region, but for making these awe-inspiring art treasures accessible and vibrant for today’s travelers. Their tours combine expert guides, covered monument tickets, and high-quality audio equipment to create an immersive yet practical experience. This trip is ideal for anyone looking to connect with a place where art, history, and community intertwine in unforgettable ways.

About Italygate

Italygate is a Parma-based tour operator specializing in guided food, cultural and automotive experiences across Emilia-Romagna. Located in Parma, Italy, Italygate curates a broad range of day tours and classes that showcase regional cuisine, traditional production methods, and local heritage. Offerings include Parmigiano Reggiano dairy tours and tastings, truffle-hunting excursions, Bologna and Modena food tours, gelato and fresh pasta masterclasses, cooking classes in Parma and the countryside, Motor Valley and Ferrari-related experiences, and e-bike and walking tours that explore Parma’s city center and surrounding hills.

Tours are presented in clearly named formats — from group classes and public food walks to private dairy visits and exclusive Motor Valley itineraries — allowing travelers to choose the pace and level of personalization that suits them. Several experiences explicitly highlight live demonstrations and tastings, such as the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy experience and the truffle-hunting adventure that includes a search with a trained truffle dog.

Italygate’s catalog is focused on authentic regional producers, hands-on food experiences, and historically informed city walks in Parma, Bologna, Modena, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia and Piacenza. The operator appears on The Adventure Collective and lists a diverse set of tours spanning gastronomic, cultural and automotive interests. Booking options include group and private formats where indicated. Italygate emphasizes clarity in listing tour types and locations, connecting visitors with Emilia-Romagna’s culinary heritage and iconic attractions.

Many tours include tastings and hands-on workshops led by local producers and guides familiar with Emilia-Romagna's traditions. Each tour page lists duration, inclusions, group size, and price.