Go Behind the Velvet: Milan's Iconic La Scala Private Tour
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Opera fans and theater lovers, this is the perfect Milan activity for you and an experience you’ll never forget! Join a small group and guide to La Scala Theatre and museum tour for a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of one of the most famous opera houses in the world. With an expert guide, visit the La Scala Museum, home to a fascinating collection of costumes, musical instruments and portraits. You'll also pass through the La Scala Theatre foyer and see its beautiful auditorium, stage and pit orchestra from the boxes!
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Meg_B, 10/2/2025 3:53:26 PM
As a theater lover, I was especially excited to tour the space. Guide was informative and kept things moving. Good to know that a view from the box isn't always guaranteed -- we were lucky to witness a few moments of a rehearsal. Pro-tip: there's only one bathroom and it's on the third floor.
Gerald_M, 9/30/2025 1:25:02 PM
Very informative tour guide did a great job of providing background info. Also very happy that she was able to allow out viewing of the inside area as there was a rehearsal going on and lites were down. Lucky for us as soon as we entered the box the lites c@m3 in @nd we were allowed to get s one great pictures.
Angelina_H, 9/27/2025 1:06:11 PM
The headphone sound was very poor quality, cracking and buzzing throughout. The guide was not engaging and seemed bored in his job - for such an incredible building and such a rich subject this was disappointing. The museum, costumes and art work was very interesting, the video displays were enlightening and the auditorium was breath taking. We loved our visit but only after we went our own way. We left our guide after 20 minutes feeling very disappointed with the experience. In hindsight we wished we had just booked an entry ticket.
Nancy_M, 9/22/2025 11:00:08 AM
Very knowledgeable guide with good insights into the history and music. Best part was seeing the inside of the theatre.
David_S, 8/6/2025 10:39:44 AM
Claudia was an excellent guide who provided a succinct explanation as we explored the theatre and museum
Richard C, 7/27/2025 3:05:14 PM
Disappointing to discover that maintenance is being carried out in the theater this month. spoiling the view. Otherwise, the tour was informative.
Gail_F, 7/10/2025 12:09:11 PM
It was interesting and the guide was very knowledgeable. La Scala is amazing and we enjoyed it very much, such a beautiful opera house
Karin_S, 7/3/2025 12:57:23 AM
Lovely day traveling through the alps. Our guide, Alejandro was wonderful and he had a delightful sense of humor too. Well worth the money.
cooper448, 6/21/2025 5:35:12 AM
While my ticket said “private guide”, we were put on a group tour. It didn’t matter as our guide was excellent and passionate as well as very knowledgeable. We were lucky to see the artists rehearsing for Norma.
Austinangel, 6/18/2025 4:03:41 AM
Great stories from our guile and a really interesting history. There were also some really fantastic pictures and a double necked guitar!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Meeting point outside the entrance of La Scala Museum closer by Il Foyer restaurantReturn details
Opera fans and theater lovers, this is the perfect Milan activity for you and an experience you’ll never forget! Join a small group and guide to La Scala Theatre and museum tour for a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of one of the most famous opera houses in the world. With an expert guide, visit the La Scala Museum, home to a fascinating collection of costumes, musical instruments and portraits. You'll also pass through the La Scala Theatre foyer and see its beautiful auditorium, stage and pit orchestra from the boxes!Redemption
• 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 Opening hours are: 09:00 - 19:00 Monday to Friday 09:00 - 15:00 Saturday to Sunday24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund