Tour guide in Ravenna Angelalea M.

Ravenna, Italy

Italian, English

132

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Since Feb 10, 2016

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I'm Angelalea M., your private tour guide in Ravenna

Guide #15280

Italy can be considered a widespread museum, due to its extraordinary richness of history, monuments, archaeological sites, and as an archaeologist I am eager to enhance public understanding and appreciation of this historical and cultural heritage. After graduating in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, I obtained a Specialization in Archaeology from the University of Bologna and a PhD in Archaeological Science from the University of Padua. In the last decade I have held archaeology courses for lifelong learners, taught Roman Archaeology and Art History to undergraduate students at the University of Bologna and designed and led educational tours exploring archaeological sites and museums throughout Italy. Through my commitment and enthusiasm the number of participants to my courses and tours has increased over the years. We have visited Etruscan necropolises and ancient Roman towns, travelling through the ages to investigate social and historical processes, exploring great rulers or reconstructing the everyday life of ordinary people in the cities destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. I began working as a licensed tour leader in Ravenna and Bologna due to my fondness and passion for history and archaeology and I would be happy to share my expertise and knowledge with you. I was born in Ravenna and I feel fortunate to live in this small yet charming town, renowned for its well preserved, amazing Byzantine mosaics. In Bologna, where I studied archaeology, I had the opportunity to experience all the cultural wealth of a town whose architectural and art history heritage is as rich and various as its gastronomic traditions. I hope you can join me on my small guided tours, which have been limited to no more than 8 people, with the aim of offering a detailed and personal experience. The tours have been thoughtfully designed in order to provide you with an insight into the history and culture of these cities: you will learn, experience, taste their beauty! Bachelor’s Degree in Cultural Heritage Conservation, University of Bologna Postgraduate Specialization in Classical Archaeology, University of Bologna PhD in Archaeological Sciences, University of Padua Licensed Tour Guide since 2014 Tenured Teacher of Italian and History at a Secondary School I am not a driver. I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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4.9
  • Peter L.Australia
    1 day ago

    Replied from the guide, Angelalea M.

    October 2026

    Thank you very much!

  • Keir C.United Kingdom
    2 days ago

    We had a wonderful afternoon with Angela, being shown the amazing sites of Ravenna. She was brilliant at bringing 6th century Italy to life and guiding us through the complexities of the relationship with the Eastern Roman Empire in Constantinople. Justinian, Theodora, Belisarius, Narses... when are they going to make the movie? The Basilica of San Vitale is quite simply...

    Replied from the guide, Angelalea M.

    October 2026

    It was lovely meeting you all, Keir, and to share with you the beautiful sites of Ravenna, I am glad you enjoyed the tour. Thank you very much for your lovely review! All the best Angela

  • Carol C.United States
    3 weeks ago

    Replied from the guide, Angelalea M.

    September 2026

    Thank you very much, Carol, for taking the time to rate the tour! It was a pleasure showing you all around.

  • JoEllen B.United States
    May 2026

    The visit to Ravenna was the highlight of our trip to Italy and Angelalea was the reason. Her background as an archaeologist and teacher made her the perfect guide. Her English was extremely good and she dealt easily with several snafus that would have made the visits very frustrating. We were there on a very crowded Saturday and running late, but Angelalea was...

    Replied from the guide, Angelalea M.

    May 2026

    Thank you so much JoEllen for this wonderful review! Knowing that your visit to Ravenna was the highlight of your trip to Italy truly means a great deal to me. I’m very grateful for your kind words about my work and background. Sharing Ravenna through the perspective of archaeology, history, and art is something I deeply love, and it is always rewarding to meet travelers...