Ravenna Bike Tour: Discover Ravenna by Bike

Ravenna by Bike to discover the UNESCO heritage

I propose a classic-cultural tour, designed to suite families, students, small groups and solo travelers.

Choose the best tour type for you!

Let’s get on two wheels to discover the UNESCO heritage of Ravenna, first of all in the historic center of the city, where we will visit the most important UNESCO sites known all over the world, such as the Basilica of San Vitale, one of the most famous and most spectacular example of Byzantine architecture.

Bike Tour of Ravenna: “classic” half-day tour (about 3h)

Points of interest visited during the tour:

• Basilica of San Vitale
• Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
• Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
• (Neonian or Cathedral Baptistery)
• (Archiepiscopal Museum)
• Dante Zone (free of charge)

Monuments and entrance fees:

• Cumulative ticket for admission to 5 UNESCO monuments (valid for 7 days from the day of issue)→Adult: €11.50; Child (aged 6 to 10): €2.00; Child (aged 0 to 6): free.
• Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe→Adult: €5,00; Young people aged between 18 to 25: €2,50;

Minors under 18 and Teacher Card Holders: free admission.

Tickets to be purchased onsite on the day of your tour

Bike Tour of Ravenna: “classic” full-day tour (3h+2h)

Duration: about 3 hours + 2 additional hours with a short break to enjoy an excellent piadina romagnola (Romagna-style flat bread) with a glass of Sangiovese wine

Points of interest visited during the tour:

• Basilica of San Vitale
• Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
• Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
• (Neonian or Cathedral Baptistery)
• Archiepiscopal Museum (ivory Throne of Maximian and St. Andrew Chapel)
• Dante Zone (free): Dante Alighieri’s Tomb, Cloisters and Church of St. Francis characterized by a completely flooded crypt where, however, it is possible to admire the mosaics from the original church under the water. Together we will discover the meaning of this geological phenomenon called subsidence to which Ravenna is particularly vulnerable
• Aryan Baptistery (optional visit): admission fee €2,50. Minors under 18 and Teacher Card Holders: free admission

Monuments and entrance fees:

• Cumulative ticket for admission to 5 UNESCO monuments (valid for 7 days from the day of issue)→Adult: €11.50; Child (aged 6 to 10): €2.00; Child (aged 0 to 6): free.
• Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe→Adult: €5,00; Young people aged between 18 to 25: €2,50; Minors under 18 and Teacher Card Holders: free admission.

Tickets to be purchased onsite on the day of your tour. For some sites, reservations are required. I will take care of this together with the purchase of the entrance tickets the day before the guided tour.

Panoramic Bike Tour of Ravenna

By choosing this tour we will have the opportunity to leave the historic center of the city behind and visit together Sant’Apollinare (in Classe) as well, the second Byzantine basilica erected in honor of the first bishop and patron saint of the city of Ravenna, St. Apollinaris. The basilica is located about 6 km south of the city center. Proceeding along an easy cycle path, we will pass by the ancient Port of Classe and arrive at the basilica, where the tour will end, where, among other things, one can admire the decoration of the apse which is a depiction of the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor.

Monuments and entrance fees:

• Cumulative ticket for admission to 5 UNESCO monuments (valid for 7 days from the day of issue)→Adult: €11.50; Child (aged 6 to 10): €2.00; Child (aged 0 to 6): free.
• Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe→Adult: €5,00; Young people aged between 18 to 25: €2,50; Minors under 18 and Teacher Card Holders: free admission.

Tickets to be purchased onsite on the day of your tour. For some sites, reservations are required, I will take care of this together with the purchase of the entrance tickets the day before the guided tour.

About the Ravenna Bike Tour

• The use of audio-phones is compulsory for all groups larger than 15 people in order to be able to listen to the guide’s voice even from a distance (extra charge of €2.00 half day, €3 full day)
• Electric and pedal-assisted bicycles available
• Protection helmets for both adults and children available
•  Front or rear child seat available
• All bicycles are equipped with a lock
• Meeting point: Viale Farini in front of the railway station (bike rental place)
• Bike tour available in English and French
• Participants are allowed to take pictures during the ride and inside the monuments
• Reservation required: You can book up to 24 hours in advance, depending on availability. The sooner you book, the better!
• No advance payment is required: you pay at the end of the tour! No penalty to cancel and no penalty to change the date
• Licensed guide
• Insurance included
• Easy route suitable for everyone, both adults and children