Ravenna Poetica: Dante & Byron Tour

Ravenna Poetica: Dante & Byron Tour 

Looking for the best things to do in Ravenna? With our Ravenna Poetica: Dante & Byron Tour, you’ll experience a one-of-a-kind journey through history, literature, and timeless charm.

We’ll start by exploring the story of Dante Alighieri, who found refuge in Ravenna during his exile. Led by a local guide, we’ll follow the poet’s final footsteps through the historic center, visiting Dante’s Tomb and the places that shaped his last years. This is more than just a tour—it’s a cultural itinerary that unveils what to see in Ravenna in one day for true poetry and history lovers.

After a delicious lunch at a local trattoria, we’ll dive into the life of Lord Byron. Inside the newly restored Palazzo Guiccioli, we’ll relive the romantic and revolutionary chapter of the English poet’s stay in Ravenna. Through multimedia exhibits and original memorabilia, discover Byron’s passionate love story with Countess Teresa Gamba and his involvement in Italy’s independence movements.

This tour is ideal for those visiting Ravenna on a cruise or planning a day trip. Whether you’re seeking Ravenna shore excursions, UNESCO heritage attractions, or literary experiences, this guided experience connects you to the city’s poetic soul.

Available every Saturday or any day as a private tour, it’s the perfect way to combine Ravenna’s top attractions with stories of love, exile, and revolution.

Don’t miss this opportunity to walk in the footsteps of two great poets who shaped European thought—right here, in the streets of Ravenna.