La Scala Theatre and Museum Tour in Milan
Skip the line into the world-famous opera house and museum with a local guide
4.91
(23)
1.5 h
Max 15 Guests
Exploring the hidden world behind Milan’s Teatro La Scala can be a challenge without the right guide. This guided tour takes you through the history and grandeur of this legendary venue, where singers like Pavarotti and composers like Verdi have left their mark. Explore the grand stage, seats, and balconies, then, dive into the La Scala Museum to see a fascinating collection of set designs, musical instruments, and costumes from three centuries of remarkable performances.
After meeting your local guide and small group at La Scala Museum, you'll dive straight into Milan's rich musical history. With your expert guide, you'll explore the grandeur of La Scala, from its 2,000 luxurious red seats to the gilded design that defines its iconic presentation. Then, step into the La Scala Museum, where you'll journey through 250 years of operatic and musical history. Admire rare sets, costumes, and the famous piano once played by Franz Liszt, all while learning fascinatin...
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Passionate English-speaking guide
Tickets to La Scala Theatre & Museum
Set designs, musical instruments, and costumes
Visit the two completely distinct structures
Busts of Giuseppe Verdi, Arturo Toscanini and Maria Callas
Group size of 15 people
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and beverages
Guide gratuities
Meeting point at La Scala Museum
Find your local guide and small group of fellow travelers in Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli
Museum guided tour
With your skip-the-line tickets, enjoy a swift entry inside Milan’s world-famous opera house and theatrical museum
Great opera house
Admire the incredible grandeur and 2,000 luxurious red chairs of the Great Opera House, which dates back to 1778
Theatre's luxurious halls
Marvel at the theater’s ornate halls, which are draped in opulent gold hues and adorned by extravagant glass chandeliers
The history of opera
Your expert guide will share more about the fascinating history of the opera, along with tales of La Scala’s most iconic performers
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Your friendly guide meet you front of the La Scala Theatre Museum located on Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli, 1, 20121 Milano MI.
This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes. Large bags and backpacks must be checked into the cloakroom and cannot be brought into the museum or theater.
4.91
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Christine Dosch
May 12, 2025
Earpieces Would Have Helped.
Donald E Summers, Jr
May 11, 2025
Sylvia is quite knowledgeable. However, even in a group of 8, we were not able to hear her very easily. All the other groups had earpieces. Sylvia would have been more effective if she could have offered headsets to us.
Michael Day
April 22, 2025
Catherine Gulhane
February 15, 2025
Very Interesting Tour
Melody Jewell
October 17, 2024
Our gentleman guide (Feldicio???) was very knowledgeable on the political history as it related to the opera house, as well as the history of the building. I especially appreciated his fluent English. We did not feel rushed in any way. The theater lived up to the hype. The only thing I would have done differently was to also try to see a performance. Highly recommend!
Jim Spath
James Spath
May 08, 2024
Our Guide was excellent. He took time to thoroughly explain the history of La Scale and the background of many of the key artifacts in the La Scala Museum. He was very knowledgeable and he utilized his knowledge to ensure that we saw as much as possible within the 1-hour timeframe. Because of this experience, I would not hesitate to book future tours with the TOUR Guy.
Sheila
Sheila Douglas
March 25, 2024
Very grateful thanks to Nina. We used Tour Guy for the first time in Rome last year and this was just as good an experience.
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Dennis Bower
November 28, 2023
fabio was a fantastic tour guide. Very informative
Very good.
Serena Maundrell
October 22, 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable and fluent in English. However it would have been good to see a bit more of La Scala instead of just a view from one box.
Kathy Hickson
October 14, 2023
Great tour and tour guide!
Jeffrey Don Martin
October 05, 2023
Loved the info the tour guide provided. She was very knowledgeable on the La Scala history. She was also very personable and entertaining.
Joseph Consolini
September 23, 2023
Great tour
Robert Hoppe
September 16, 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and inside information of the Theatre . She was enthusiastic in her presentation and responsive to questions. The Tour was both a fun and learning experience.
Fabulous Tour of La Scala!
Dennis Ynclan
September 14, 2023
This tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and very entertaining. The opera is a must see when you are in Milan. I highly recommend this tour!!!
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Howard Radin
August 14, 2023
Nina was very knowledgeable and we appreciated her guidance. Unfortunately - no reflection on her at all - we were fatigued from jet lag and an active morning activity and the lack of air conditioning in the theater wiped us out early. Also - not your fault - terribly disappointed no gift open during the off-season. La Scala is losing an enormous monetary opportunity.
Armine Goroyan
August 07, 2023
Excellent private tour in La Scala
Olga Elliott
August 05, 2023
Great experience from the meet and greet, throught the entire time. We've learned a lot, touched the history, and enjoyed every moment of our tour. He was very knowledgeable, was trying to share every piece of information. We're are very pleased with our tour guy. And saying a big THANK YOU!!!
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Heather Rodin
July 19, 2023
Wonderful day in Milan, we loved our tour of La Scala. What an incredible and beautiful theater.
Best Tour
Erin Keeley
July 17, 2023
We did a lot of tours in our 2 weeks in Italy and this one was my favorite. It was probably the one I had the lowest of expectations for but I am SO happy we did it. Fantastic guide and La Scala is so opulent that the picutres don't do it justice. You must see in person.
La scala!
Kevin mason
July 14, 2023
We often stop iin Milan on our way to other northern Italy destinations and we rarely spend more than a couple days. We decided to see La Scala this time and it did not disappoint! We saw Last Supper with The Tour Guy last time so we knew it was going to be another great tour with a good guide and it was!
Informative and entertaining
Diana Erinna
July 07, 2023
Georg was a wonderful tour guides. He was knowledgeable, insightful, humorous, friendly and charming. His tour didn’t bore us with many Year dates but gave us a great overview of La Scala. 90 minutes passed by so fast. Feel free to tip him. Grazie Georg! Georg ist ein sehr angenehmer Theaterführer, der einen nicht mit übermäßig vielen Jahreszahlen füttert und trotzdem einen hervorragenden Überblick über die reiche Geschichte La Scalas gibt. Besonders bezaubernd fand ich seinen diskreten schwarzen Humor. Die 90 Minuten vergingen mit ihm wie im Flug. Vergessen Sie nicht, ihm am Ende der Führung als Anerkennung seiner Arbeit ein Trinkgeld zu geben. Grazie Georg.
Phenomenal experience
Mary Beth Schaefer
June 27, 2023
We loved the tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts. It was also just the right length as far as timing-wise.
Ann and John Kane
December 11, 2022