Uncover the best of Basilica di San Vitale the local Way

"We so enjoyed our recent tour with Luana of World Heritage sites in Ravenna. An art historian, Luana shared her knowledge of sacred art in an engaging way, making the details and stories of the extraordinary mosaics come to life. It was such a pleasure to spend time with her and we’d highly recommend her as a guide. "

"Luana was an incredibly knowledgeable guide not only regarding the buildings we toured but also other historical religious history of the area. It was most impressive. The mosaics themselves are in astounding good condition considering the majority are original are stunning in their beauty. There was four of us in our party and we decided that we would prefer a private tour as opposed to a group tour which would have been slightly cheaper. The private tour was well worth the extra cost."

"Luana did a great job showing us the cultural highlights of Ravenna… thank you Luana!"

"We had a wonderful time on our tour of Ravenna's historic monuments and mosaics today with Luana! She was incredibly informative and shared an impressive knowledge about the sites, yet kept the experience casual and relaxed. Over a couple of hours, we walked to several different locations, and she made everything genuinely interesting. If you want a knowledgeable local guide showing you around, we highly recommend Luana!"

"Silvia was extremely knowledgeable about the mosaics and the historical development of Ravenna. She was clearly passionate about her hometown. She also made a fabulous wine suggestion."

"Luana gave us an excellent tour of the Ravenna mosaics. I appreciated her communication with us and recommendations ahead of our trip. Very clear. Don’t do the mosaics on your own. Luana knew exactly where to go, and had a wealth of historical information and interpretation of many of the mosaics. Grazie:)"

"Luana gives a detailed picture of Ravenna, its history and its mosaics. She makes the complicated iconography in the churches clear and provides the background to the ecclesiastic decisions and the Catholic reaction to Arianism. Luana set a good pace for us and is sensitive to her clients' needs."

"The tour with a guide that knows her stuff is so much better than seeing the sights on your own!! Silvia had plenty of stories, background information and facts that made the tour so interesting. At the same time she left some of the pace to us and had time for a coffee. A more than pleasant experience and I can highly recommend Silvia if you want to make the most of experiencing Ravenna's beauty."

"Wonderful tour by a guide who had real command of the subject - both art and history "

"Luana is such a great guide! She gauged our level of knowledge and gave us a fascinating mix of history and artistic insight. Plenty of time to soak up the stunning sights, and answers to all our questions - her expertise was really impressive. We visited more sites subsequently and our newly gained knowledge made such a difference! A charming companion - and great tips for restaurants!"