Milan: Skip-the-Line La Scala Theatre Museum Guided Tour
Description
Stepping into La Scala is entering a place where Opera really thrived and became one of the most popular form of entertainment in the XIXth century. Mythical composers such as Bellini, Rossini and Verdi created some of their most important works there and La Scala is often referred to as a “second home” by the likes of Maria Callas and Luciano Pavarotti. La Scala museum is the perfect place for your personable tour guide to delight you with interesting anecdotes and take you through a vast collection of objects, instruments, and other musical curiosities, as well as a gallery of busts and paintings portraying the most important Opera composers and singers, including Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini. This tour also includes the unique opportunity to see the inside of La Scala Theater directly from one of the boxes (unless when the boxes have to remain closed due to particular production needs).
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La Scala Museum & Theatre
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you selected the Open Bus Ticket, please show your voucher at the bus stop in Piazza Duomo, in front of the taxi stand. Look for the MILAN OPEN TOUR bus.
- The visit of the theatre may not be permitted during rehearsals or special events.
Reviews(19)
We waited on time outiside of the Scala, and after 10 minutes we realized the meeting point was somewhere else. Would of been good to have the guide send us an email or a text to verify location.
Dear Jaime, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you had trouble locating the group, but we would like to clarify a few points regarding the meeting point. The meeting location is clearly stated both on the tour description page and on your booking voucher: it is specifically in front of the entrance to the La Scala Museum. As specified in the title and description, this is a tour of the Museum and not the Theater itself, which have different entrances. Our team is always available to assist in real-time. Had you experienced any difficulty, you could have contacted us immediately via phone, WhatsApp, or email (all contact details are provided in your confirmation). This would have allowed us to guide you to the correct spot just a few meters away. We always recommend that our guests double-check the voucher details a few minutes before the start to ensure a smooth check-in process. Best regards, Davide
A big thank you to our guide Samantha. Great visit!
Not able to tour back stage or to see the theatre up close. The theatre was dark for set construction. Guide needs a better microphone.
Dear Jenifer, Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify a few points regarding the visit to the theatre. As clearly stated in the tour description on our website, the backstage area is never accessible to the public for safety and operational reasons. The tour typically allows guests to view the theatre's interior briefly from one of the boxes; however, in the event of rehearsals, technical set-ups, or other exceptional circumstances, even this view may be restricted. These activities are essential to the life of a working opera house and are managed entirely by the theatre's production team. Regarding the guide's microphone, we appreciate your report. We will immediately check the equipment to ensure it provides the best possible audio quality for our future guests. We hope that, despite these operational constraints, you found the historical insights provided by our guide valuable. Best regards, Davide
Excellent tour guide who was very informative and courteous.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and obviously passionate about the subject. The instructions to get to the start of the tour were confusing, like I was on a treasure hunt.
Except for a few minutes delay, the tour went on smoothly. Tour Guide was has exceptional professional decorum and knows her subject.
A good tour with a lot of information about a beautiful renovated building, wich has an interesting history.
It was beautiful, and the guide was kind and nice. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience.
Beautiful theater and museum! Very pleased with the guide. Worth the time.
You should definitely visit the Scala of Milan. It's a magnificent building! We had a guide who gave us information in the museum, showed us the dressing rooms, the scene.
