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Golden apse mosaic of the Basilica of San Vitale, one of Ravenna's five UNESCO monuments
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Ravenna Mosaics Tickets — the official UNESCO pass, from 12.50 €.

The combined pass for the 5 UNESCO monuments of the Opera di Religione della Diocesi di Ravenna. Instant e-ticket, free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Add a licensed guide to make sense of the mosaics.

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What Ravenna Mosaics Tickets get you

The 5-monument pass

One combined ticket, valid for the day of your visit, that opens the doors to all five UNESCO monuments of the Opera di Religione della Diocesi di Ravenna: San Vitale, Galla Placidia, Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, the Neonian Baptistery, and the Chapel of St. Andrew. Delivered as an e-voucher — exchanged for the official diocesan tickets when you arrive.

The guided tour

A licensed local guide walks you through 3 or 5 UNESCO monuments in 2 or 3 hours. Skip-the-line entry included, whisper-headset audio, small group. This is how you actually understand what you're looking at — Ravenna's mosaics are richly symbolic and easy to walk past without help.

What you'll see with your Ravenna Mosaics tickets

All five UNESCO monuments are covered by the combined pass. Timed-slot entry is mandatory at Galla Placidia, the Neonian Baptistery and the Chapel of St. Andrew.

Golden apse and presbytery mosaics inside the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna
Basilica of San Vitale

The octagonal masterpiece consecrated in 547 AD — walls covered in gold mosaic and the famous imperial panels of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora facing each other across the presbytery.

Deep-blue interior mosaic of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, with rings of star rosettes and golden flowers
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

The tiny brick mausoleum from the first half of the 5th century whose barrel vaults and dome carry a cobalt-blue night sky pierced by golden stars — the mosaic that made Ravenna famous. Timed slot required; 5-minute stay inside to protect the microclimate.

Nave of the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, lined with the 6th-century Byzantine mosaic processions of virgins and martyrs above the columned arcades
Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

Built by Ostrogoth king Theoderic the Great in the early 6th century as a palatine chapel. Home to one of the longest and most impressive mosaic cycles of the life of Christ in the world, running the length of the nave.

Dome mosaic of the Neonian Baptistery in Ravenna showing the baptism of Christ ringed by the twelve apostles
Neonian Baptistery

The oldest surviving of Ravenna's monuments — a 5th-century octagonal baptistery completed under Bishop Neon. Its dome mosaic shows the baptism of Christ ringed by the twelve apostles, one of the oldest complete mosaic domes in the Christian world. Timed slot required; 5-minute stay.

Vault mosaic of the Chapel of St. Andrew in Ravenna's Archiepiscopal Museum, showing Christ as a warrior treading on the beasts, framed by scrolls of birds and Latin inscriptions
Chapel of St. Andrew & Archiepiscopal Museum

The private chapel of the bishops of Ravenna, hidden inside the Archiepiscopal Museum next to the cathedral. Home to the ivory Throne of Maximian and mosaic vaults featuring 101 species of birds. Timed slot required.

Ravenna Mosaics tickets — with or without a guide?

The combined pass gets you in. A guided tour makes the mosaics make sense.

5-monument pass
Guided tour
From
12.50 € / adult
28 € / adult
Duration
Self-guided, valid all day
2 or 3 hours with a guide
Live guide
Licensed art historian
Entry to 5 monuments
All 5 included
All 5 (Complete) or 3 (Essential)
Timed-slot bookings
You book them yourself
Handled by the guide
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
Free up to 24h before

Booking Ravenna Mosaics tickets — three things to know

Small print worth reading so nothing surprises you at the door.

Some monuments have timed entry

The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Neonian Baptistery, and the Chapel of St. Andrew all require a booked time slot. Your stay inside Galla Placidia and the Baptistery is capped at 5 minutes — the microclimate needs protecting.

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Silence, covered shoulders

These are working places of worship. Shoulders and knees must be covered, no flash photography, no food or drink inside. Whisper-system audio is required for guided groups larger than 15.

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Book the tour with your own headphones

The guided tour uses radio receivers — bring wired earphones with a jack plug. The receiver hangs around your neck, the guide speaks softly into a mic, and you hear them even in busy monuments without disturbing others.

What visitors say

Verified reviews from travellers who booked the 5-monument pass on GetYourGuide.

★★★★★

"The mosaics are stunning and well preserved. It was easy to walk from one site to the next — I would set aside a whole day."

Cynthia, USA · 5-monument pass · May 2026
★★★★★

"Absolutely amazing. Fast access, everything went smoothly with the tickets."

Ana Marta, Portugal · 5-monument pass · Oct 2025
★★★★★

"Excellent value. It makes exploring these treasures so much easier."

Grant, Australia · 5-monument pass · May 2026
★★★★★

"Francesca is an art historian — she really brings the mosaics alive. Small group, all questions answered. Would happily do it again with more time."

Thomas, Germany · Guided tour · Mar 2026
★★★★★

"Very knowledgeable guide with a sense of humour. Really enjoyed it."

Alexander, Germany · Guided tour · Jun 2026
★★★★★

"The five slots weren't grouped on the same part of the day — we ended up splitting the visit across two days. Would prefer more control over timings."

Lambert, France · 5-monument pass · Apr 2026

Rated 4.8 / 5 by 3,645 verified travellers on GetYourGuide.

Ravenna Mosaics tickets — frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the 2-monument and the 5-monument pass?
The 2-monument pass covers the Basilica of San Vitale and the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo (12.50 €). The 5-monument pass adds the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Neonian Baptistery, and the Chapel of St. Andrew inside the Archiepiscopal Museum (16.50 €). The 5-monument pass is what most visitors book — the extra three are the ones that make Ravenna famous.
Do I need to book timed slots?
Yes, for Galla Placidia, the Neonian Baptistery, and the Chapel of St. Andrew. You choose the slot when redeeming the voucher at the ticket office of the first monument. In peak season slots for the same day can sell out — arrive early if you're travelling in July or August.
Is the 5-minute stay at Galla Placidia really enforced?
Yes, and for good reason — the mosaics inside are moisture-sensitive. Five minutes is enough to look up and take it in, but bring your best attention. There is no browsing.
Ticket only or guided tour — which should I pick?
Take the tour if you want the mosaics to make sense — Ravenna's art is richly symbolic and hard to read without help. Take the pass if you already know your Byzantine iconography, are travelling with young kids, or want to move at your own pace. Many visitors do both: tour first, then re-enter with the pass at your own rhythm.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes. Both the pass and the guided tour can be cancelled for a full refund up to 24 hours before your start time. The tour additionally lets you reserve now and pay later.

Book your Ravenna Mosaics tickets

The 5-monument pass is 16.50 € for adults and free for kids under 6. Voucher by email in seconds, free cancellation up to 24 hours before. If you want context, add the licensed guided tour — 28 € and consistently 4.8 / 5.

5 UNESCO monuments · from 16.50 € / adult