La Scala Theatre & Museum Tour
From€39.64
1 hour
Milan, Italy
About this activity
Delve into Milan's rich opera heritage with a guided tour of La Scala Theatre and Museum, uncovering its storied past and iconic artifacts.
Highlights
- Explore the historic La Scala Theatre
- Discover opera history in the museum
- See original costumes and instruments
- Learn about famous performances
- Enjoy insights from a local expert guide
Full description
Step into the world of opera with a guided tour of Milan's iconic La Scala Theatre and Museum. Marvel at the opulent auditorium, explore original costumes and instruments, and hear tales of legendary performances. Your expert guide will provide fascinating insights into the theatre's storied past, making this experience a must for culture enthusiasts.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of La Scala Theatre
- Access to La Scala Museum
- Expert local guide
- Transportation to and from the venue
Itinerary
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This Milan tour of Teatro alla Scala, one of the most renowned opera houses on the planet, will take you inside the beloved 18th-century theater and museum. During your tour, led by an expert guide, you'll visit this incredible theater's foyer, and see the auditorium, the theater boxes, the pit orchestra and the stage itself. You’ll also visit the theater museum and bookshop, where you can admire paintings and musical instruments dedicated to great Italian composers, and learn more about the opera house’s history. See portraits of famous Italian maestros, such as Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini. As you tour the theater and museum, you'll gain an appreciation of the amount of work that goes in to an opera production at this famed venue, where some of the best singers in the world have performed for more than 200 years. Book early to avoid missing out! La Scala is extremely popular and regularly sells out weeks in advance.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller access may be limited
- Service animals are not permitted inside the theatre
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a valid ID for entry
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please note that the visit to the La Scala Theatre auditorium is guaranteed unless a rehearsal or show is in progress. In the event of this occurring, your guide will provide you a voucher to visit the auditorium at the next available date, no refund will be guaranteed.
- The La Scala Opera House is an active theater; therefore, the opening times are subject to the needs of the artistic production. If the tour is modified, you will be offered a different time for the visit. If your tour is cancelled, then you would be offered a full refund.
- NOTE: Kindly be advised that in case of delay, entry will absolutely NO LONGER BE PERMITTED and will not be refunded
Traveler reviews
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Bravo La Scala!!!
For any performing arts nerds, this is a must visit when in Milan. Our guide was terrific. What thrill to see this palace of live performance!
Shane_SJun 29, 2026VIATOR
Terrific Tour
Our guide, Beatrice, was incredibly knowledgeable. A beautiful venue with a truly interesting history
Anne_TJun 23, 2026VIATOR
Opera and Italy
This tour provided a lot of great information about both the theater and the evolution of opera in Italy. The guide was excellent!
Emily_DJun 19, 2026VIATOR
The tour was good. The...
The tour was good. The tour leader knew lots and lots of details about the history of la scala. Only issue is had was not understanding things clearly due to some static and a difference in accent.
JohnFarleyJun 15, 2026VIATOR
A certain disappointment
I was hoping to know the “intrahas” of the theater. We were presented with a model . A model has no life. But you can see the showroom in detail . It's beautiful.
Dorothy_RJun 15, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
Please note that the visit to the La Scala Theatre auditorium is guaranteed unless a rehearsal or show is in progress. In the event of this occurring, your guide will provide you a voucher to visit the auditorium at the next available date, no refund will be guaranteed.
The La Scala Opera House is an active theater; therefore, the opening times are subject to the needs of the artistic production. If the tour is modified, you will be offered a different time for the visit. If your tour is cancelled, then you would be offered a full refund.
NOTE: Kindly be advised that in case of delay, entry will absolutely NO LONGER BE PERMITTED and will not be refunded