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Private tour in Ravenna Silvia G

Ravenna: 5 hours Private Walking Tour to enjoy the beauty of its hidden gems

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Silvia G.

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Hi everybody! My name is Silvia and I'm a professional licensed guide of Ravenna since 2000. I think being a tour guide is the most beautiful job in the world! It makes me travel even if I don't move thank to the different people and culture I can meet every day. I feel very lucky and proud to be born in Ravenna and it is an honor for me to be one of the ambassadors of her Beauty. I'll take you through a journey from the ancient glorious past of the city to the diversity of nowadays. I was born in this quiet town in the not so far 1980, this is the place where I've been raised and there is no other city where I'd like to live more than this one. All of my family comes from the countryside, my grandparents were farmers and carpenters, but my parents moved to the city in order to work in the tourism field. In fact, I've inherited the passion for travel and for discovering from my parents, and the intense bond with my land, the passion for its traditions, its genuine food, the love for restoration and conservation from my grandparents. I am also passionate about art and design. I attended the Academy of Fine Arts of the city where I studied the mosaic technique, and in my free time (not so much!) I like to create mosaics artworks and bring antique furniture back to life. My daily goal is to make visitors feel like part of the city, like a tile of its fascinating mosaics, showing them Ravenna through the eyes of the people who live here, and let them leave with the desire to come back. I will be more than happy to offer my experience and professionalism to make the most suitable tour of Ravenna for your needs. I propose different itineraries, to meet the interests of different kind of groups: from the historic-monumental tour to the local food folklore, through the fascinating Bizantine mosaics, to the contemporary artist's studios. Please feel free to ask if you have any question and don't hesitate to join me in one of my tours! Degree in mosaic art at the Academy of Fine Arts of Ravenna 2003 Masterclass in mosaic technologies at CPFP Albe Steiner Ravenna 2002 Regional tour guide license (Ravenna and Emilia Romagna) 2000 Environmental tour guide license 2002 Tour leader license 2002 Since 2004 I'm running with my husband the Bed and Breakfast Anastagi in the city center of Ravenna I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver

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Overview of your Ravenna tour

This tour will lead you on a journey through the golden ages of Ravenna. I'll show you the most important UNESCO sites that were founded during the three dominations of which Ravenna was the capital: Roman Empire, Barbarian Kingdom, and the Byzantine Kingdom. These impressive buildings of Ravenna are kept in a perfect state of conservation, and they are keeping safe an uncountable richness, they are witnesses from the Early Christian time, Roman-Barbarian time and the Bizantine era. As a result of these past times, mosaics are still sparkling in their vibrant light after more than 1500 years have passed. As follows, I'll explain to you the meanings of colors, shapes, and images represented in the mosaic decorations as eternal proof of a glorious past of this city. The tour allows you to alternate the entrance to the sites with a chill walk throw the center of this gorgeous place.

Recent Reviews

Susan L.United States
October 2025

We really enjoyed our time with Sylvia. Very personable and knowledgeable, she provided an overview of Ravenna’s history before we started the tour so that we could understand the context of the history of the buildings and mosaics we were about to discover. Sylvia explained the meaning of the different colors and images of the wonderfully preserved mosaics. We enjoyed exploring the charming city of Ravenna. We highly recommend that you book Silvia for your next tour of Ravenna!

James F.United States
September 2023

Silvia was an excellent guide and a fun companion. I highly recommend her. If we were to return to Ravenna, we would book another tour with her. She was very good, very pleasant, and a delightful person.

Juliann R.United States
September 2023

We only had one day in Ravenna and this tour made the most of it. It started out with Silvia going above and beyond. Our driver had a delay, so Silvia picked us up herself! The Mosaics we saw were incredible and Silvia was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we saw. Her love of her city was evident. We had a great lunch at the local market and loved getting something a little more authentic to eat. This was the perfect way to see the city in a short time. Thank you for such a great day!

Julie F.United States
September 2023

We enjoyed out walking tour with Silvia very much. We found her to be very knowledgeable about the city and the mosaics. We highly recommend her tour.

Robert K.United States
November 2022

Silvia G. was as fine a guide as I've met in more than forty years of independent & guided travel. She knew Ravenna's history back to Etruscan days. She understood not only the techniques of the visual arts, but also the stylistic & religious changes in Ravenna's art from Theodoric & the Arians through & beyond Justinian & orthodox Christianity. Modernists would also be grateful that she knows her Dante as well. Oh, & she did it all while tending to our mobility & stamina issues. Silvia's a delight!

Your Ravenna tour itinerary

Here below the details of the itinerary of the walking tour. Entrance fees are clarified for each building Each stop is alternated by short walks in the pedestrian area of the city center - Arian Baptistery 3€ per person - Basilica of San Vitale VI century a. D. * - Galla Placidia's Mausoleum V century a. D. * - Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra 5€ per person - Neonian Baptistery IV-V century a. D. * - Sant'Andrea's Chapel* - Dante's Tomb - San Francesco Basilica - Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo V-VI century a. D* - Visit to a mosaic workshop *Combined ticket 5 UNESCO buildings 14, 50 per person I can customize the tour, please inquire for a quote.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Tickets: € 22,50 per person
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Meeting location

17 Via San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, 48121, Italy

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Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
History
Tour reference number
915541
Languages
Italian
French
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Ravenna is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring the rich history and cultural heritage of the city. It's ideal for those who want to delve into the UNESCO World Heritage sites and learn about the Roman, Barbarian, and Byzantine influences on Ravenna. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for seniors or travellers with mobility concerns.

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