Ravenna 6-Hour Itinerary, August 2023

Start: Ravenna Port

• Driving (Taxi) Distance from Port to City Center: 13.4 km / 8 miles.

1. Basilica di San Vitale

• Walking Distance from City Center: 0.7 km / 0.43 miles.
• Time Spent: 45 minutes (admire the Byzantine mosaics).

2. Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

• Walking Distance from Basilica di San Vitale: 0.05 km / 0.03 miles.
• Time Spent: 30 minutes.

3. Dante Alighieri's Tomb

• Walking Distance from Mausoleo di Galla Placidia: 0.5 km / 0.31 miles.
• Time Spent: 20 minutes.

Lunch & Refreshment Options:

Within City Center:

• Ca' de Ven: Traditional Ravenna-style cuisine and wines.
• Pasticceria Cherie: Best for coffee and pastries.
• La Gardela: Traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist; Must-try: Handmade pasta.

4. Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

• Walking Distance from Dante's Tomb: 0.3 km / 0.18 miles.
• Time Spent: 40 minutes.

5. Ravenna's Mosaic Workshops

• Walking Distance from Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo: 0.4 km / 0.24 miles.
• Time Spent: 45 minutes (browse and maybe participate in a short workshop).

6. Refreshment Break at Piazza del Popolo

• Walking Distance from Mosaic Workshops: 0.2 km / 0.12 miles.
• Time Spent: Enjoy a gelato or coffee while admiring the architecture.

End of Trip

• Driving (Taxi) Distance from Port to City Center: 13.4 km / 8 miles.

Total Time

Approximately 6 hours, including walking distances.

Public Toilets:

• Several are located around the main tourist sites and squares of the city.

General Tips:

• Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be walking quite a bit.
• Always have some change for restroom fees.
• Many cafes in Italy have a different price if you consume at the bar vs. sitting at a table, so keep that in mind to save some euros.