Ravenna on a cruise stop: a self-guided city game from the port

Yes, if you head into town straight away. Ships dock at the cruise terminal at Porto Corsini, about 15 km from Ravenna's centre. A shuttle or Start Romagna bus 90 takes about 30 minutes to the railway station, and from there it is about 500 m on foot to the Giardini Pubblici, where our scavenger hunt starts. The hunt takes about 2 hours on flat streets, so it fits a port day if you keep an eye on the last shuttle back.

Where ships dockCruise terminal at Porto Corsini, about 15 km from the centre
From the ship to the startAbout 30 min by shuttle or bus, then 7 min on foot
Scavenger hunt lengthAbout 2 hours
Walking during the huntAbout 38 min, 2.8 km
Game languagesEnglish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
Port-day fitFits if you go straight into town
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From Porto Corsini to the Giardini Pubblici

  1. Take the cruise-line shuttle bus, booked with your ship, from the terminal into Ravenna. The ride takes about 30 minutes, and passengers report being dropped at the railway station.
  2. Alternatively, book the seasonal Visit Ravenna transfer from Porto Corsini to the railway station (roughly May to October, in advance), or walk about 10 minutes to the 'Porto Corsini Traghetto' stop on Via Molo San Filippo for Start Romagna bus 90. Buses are not frequent, so check the timetable first.
  3. Do not plan on a taxi: none wait at the port and Ravenna has very few, so a taxi only works if you pre-book it. The ride takes about 20-30 minutes.
  4. From the railway station, walk along Viale Santi Baldini to the Giardini Pubblici, about 500 m or 7 minutes. The hunt starts in the gardens next to the Loggetta Lombardesca: open the app and begin.

A Ravenna port day, hour by hour

  1. 0:00Off the ship and onto the shuttle or bus 90 to Ravenna railway station.
  2. 0:40Walk along Viale Santi Baldini and start the hunt at the Giardini Pubblici.
  3. 1:00On the route: the Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, the Tomba di Dante and Piazza del Popolo.
  4. 2:40Finish at the Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, next to the Basilica di San Vitale, and walk back through the centre to the station.
  5. 3:15Shuttle or bus back to Porto Corsini, well before the last shuttle of the day.
  6. 3:45Back at the ship with at least an hour to spare before all-aboard time.

Tips for Ravenna when time is short

  • Check the time of the last shuttle back before you start: passengers report that the last runs leave well before all-aboard time.
  • Do not count on taxis at the port or in town on cruise days; Ravenna has very few and most are pre-booked.
  • Head into town as soon as you are off the ship: with about 30 minutes of transfer each way and limited shuttles, an early start gives you time for the whole hunt.
  • The centre is flat and compact, so the walking part of the game, about 38 minutes and 2.8 km, is easy.
  • The Giardini Pubblici have shaded benches, useful on a hot day before or after the game.

Why a self-guided game works on a port day

  • You start when you step off the ship, not at a fixed tour time, and nobody waits for a group.
  • Everyone in your party can follow on their own phone with one booking reference.
  • You can stop for lunch or a swim and carry on later, and end the game whenever you need to head back.
  • Google Maps guides you from stop to stop, and the game needs no entry tickets.

Ravenna cruise stop: questions

How far is the Ravenna cruise terminal from the city?

The terminal is at Porto Corsini, about 15 km from Ravenna's historic centre, roughly 30 minutes by shuttle or bus.

Is there a public bus from the cruise port to Ravenna?

Yes, Start Romagna line 90 runs from the 'Porto Corsini Traghetto' stop, a short walk from the terminal, to Ravenna railway station. Check the timetable, as buses are not frequent.

Can I get a taxi at the port?

Not reliably. Ravenna has very few taxis and none wait at the terminal, so use the ship's shuttle, a pre-booked transfer or the bus.

How far is the hunt start from the station?

The Giardini Pubblici are about 500 m from Ravenna railway station along Viale Santi Baldini, about a 7-minute walk.

What can I do in Ravenna on a port of call?

Our 2-hour scavenger hunt is a good fit: it starts at the Giardini Pubblici and leads you past Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Dante's tomb, Piazza del Popolo and San Vitale to the Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, at your own pace.

Do I need to book a time slot?

No. You book online, receive your booking reference by email straight away and start whenever you are ashore. The ticket has no time limit, so it still works if your ship arrives late or your plans change.

What do we need on the day?

A charged smartphone with mobile data, the World City Trail app from the App Store or Google Play, and your booking reference. A power bank helps on a long port day.

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Port and transport details checked in November 2026. Docking positions and timetables change, so always check your ship’s all-aboard time and your cruise line’s port information before you set off.

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