Teatro Colon Guided Tour Admission Ticket
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Teatro Colón is the leading opera house in Buenos Aires, as well as an architectural landmark, known for its remarkably restored 19th-century interiors. On this tour, explore inside the legendary theater; see the magnificent Golden Hall, the Gallery of Busts, and the Main Foyer; and hear how iconic singers such as Maria Callas, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti have performed on its stage.
- Glimpse inside Buenos Aires' Teatro Colon Opera House on a guided tour
- See the Golden Hall, Main Foyer, and Gallery of Busts
- Official tour guide: learn about the architecture, acoustics, and history of the opera house
- Choose from multiple entrance times throughout the day
What's Included
- Guided tour to the theatre
- Professional Tour Guide
- Admission Fee - Teatro Colon
- Souvenirs (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Teatro ColónCerrito 628, C1010 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Colon Theater in Buenos Aires.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Teatro Colon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Teatro Colon will NOT accept your Viator/TripAdvisor voucher, an email will be sent with the entrance ticket as an attachment. You will receive the entrance to the Teatro Colon in your email during the first week of the month selected for the tour. It is mandatory to print this ticket in order to take the guided tour.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking unless booked within 3 days in advance. In this case, you will receive a confirmation within 48 hours, subject to Teatro Colon availability.
- Non refundable ticket. In case of cancellation 100% of the amount will be charged.
- Wheelchair accessible (without access to the foyer).
- Minimum age is 5 years-old
- The admission ticket corresponds to the general entrance for foreigners only.
- The circuit may be affected by events, performances, rehearsals, refurbishments or other activities of the Teatro Colón without any refund or reimbursement.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.0
based on 231 reviews
James_K, Mar 2026
The tour was very good, but it was by the city. However, for the ease of it all, it was worth it. I would recommend to save the hassle.
Kristen_W, Mar 2026
We loved seeing this beautiful theater. The guide was excellent. We even got to sit in box seats to watch a rehearsal of Swan Lake.
David_B, Mar 2026
A tour where the highlight was missing - the main theatre in darkness with no apology or discount
A huge disappointment - they were setting up for an event but couldn’t spare just 5 minutes to turn the lights on. Just churning through tour groups without really caring.
Leonie_S, Feb 2026
Must see attraction in BA. Great tour guide helped us learn all about the theatre and also understand more about life in BA. Most beautiful place.
Taryna_W, Jan 2026
What a beautiful building! So worth seeing. The guide was great at telling the stories and history of the building and we had an enjoyable time.
Carshon_R, Jan 2026
This is the most beautiful theater I have seen in my travels so far. I highly recommend taking a tour. My tour guide, Octavio, was wonderful and provided so many facts and history of the venue.
Tracey_W, Jan 2026
Excellent and efficient tour of this beautiful space. Kiara was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining.
Lisa_B, Jan 2026
Great tour in a truly stunning theater. If you want to catch the English tour, be sure to sign up ahead of time - tickets are harder to get. What is a special treat is being able to sit in a box seat and check out the view. So glad I attended the tour - it was a highlight.
Izzy_M, Jan 2026
The guide was not mic’d and the group was too large for hearing all the information. We did get to sit in exclusive boxes to view theater. Tour was just under one hour.
Kristina_H, Jan 2026
This tour is very informative, our time went by in a flash. You will be blown away by the architecture from 3 different architects. Read the details on where the entrance/ meeting point is for the start of the tour.
MarjorieA_S, Jan 2026
Very good tour, we were able to tour all the areas and the theater itself. Awesome experience, would do again.
Marianne_H, Jan 2026
Absolutely disgraceful how Viator handled this activity:
Booked and paid for 11:00 tour for two people Had to request entrance tickets from Viator and was then asked to switch to 1:00 a couple of hours before our departure fight from USA. Printed out ticket as instructed (1:30, not 1:00).
Arrived at Teatro and was told ticket good for only one entrance!!
I emailed Viator immediately and receive a response later on that the other ticket was sent via WhatsApp 3 hours prior to entrance time. Viator never told me that is how tickets would be delivered. Description clearly states it will be sent via email.
Fighting for refund now!
Donald_C, Jan 2026
Book it early as the tours fill up quickly. You get an excellent tour of the meeting areas with a visit to a box overlooking the theater.
TATIANA_M, Jan 2026
Good way to immerse into history and Argentinian culture. The guided tour in English was very helpful. Beautiful place and knowledgeable guide.
Malabika_G, Dec 2025
Nicely organized tour. Buy tkts there or ahead of time. English speaking guide was very good. Explained the history of the museum. We were lucky to see the Nutcracker rehearsal. Will recommend. Cute little cafe inside the facility.
JoAnn_B, Dec 2025
Viator must know that people who book through them are travelling and often don’t have good internet access. Despite 3 emails I never received my QR code so was not able to take tour. Ii arrived an hour early to see if someone at the Teatro Calon could help me. While staff at the Teatre Calon were courteous they could not help and no Vivatar representative was present. I am out US$170 as it is a non refundable purchase. Very disappointed in Vivatar. Have used before but will never use again.
Wendy_H, Dec 2025
Adrian was a well-informed guide on our tour of the Teatro de Colon in Buenos Aires. His English was excellent and he gave us the history and art influences that came into play when the Opera House was built 117 years ago. We walked through the 3 floors of the building, designed by 3 different architects. We also got to see an actual rehearsal of the Nutcracker Ballet on stage from the boxes in the audience and admire statues of famous European composers.
The only downside was a 2 year old child who was very tired during our 3:00 pm tour and screamed incessantly during a good part of it. (This tour is not really an activity to share with a toddler.)
All in all, my husband and I learned a lot about this magnificent cultural landmark that still showcases opera and ballet today.
Nicole_S, Oct 2025
It’s great to see the theatre but it’s definitely not worth what they charge.
It went for 45 minutes, and it felt like being at school. The group was big so hard to hear what they were saying.
Andrew_S, Feb 2025
It is a working theatre and rehearsals etc take priority over visits. That’s fine. But it can result in spending 20 minutes - one third of the tour - in a completely dark auditorium while technical sound and lighting checking were done. What we did see was quite interesting but not seeing the main room was disappointing. No visit back stage etc. so pretty thin.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your review. The Teatro Colón is the main opera house in Buenos Aires. It is considered one of the ten best opera houses in the world and is acoustically considered to be amongst the five best concert venues in the world. We are very sorry that the theatre has not met all your expectations.
We are really sorry to read that the tour didn't meet your expectations. The guided tour of 50 minutes that offers the theater is about to discover its prestigious history and its exceptional architectural features, that rank it one of the most important opera houses in the world.
We will contact the Colón Theater to report your review, so they can see how to improve their services
Mark_B, Feb 2025
The teatro colon is certainly quite impressive and worth a visit. Our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. However, the group size was really quite large and the tour was under an hour. To my mind the price is very high for what is offered.
Response from Host, May 2025
I hope this message finds you well.
We sincerely appreciate your feedback on your recent guided tour of the Teatro Colón. We are pleased to hear that you found the theater impressive and our guide friendly and very knowledgeable.
We regret that you felt the tour duration and group size did not justify the price. Your opinion is important and we will take it into account to evaluate the value for money of our visits.
We appreciate your honesty and hope to be able to offer you other experiences that better suit your expectations in the future.
Marie_J, Jan 2025
Fabulous architectural masterpiece and a glimpse into the thriving city at the turn of the 20th century. An absolute must-see!
Kenneth_H, Jan 2025
Well worth an hour of your stay in Buenos Aires. Lovely old beautiful building with a history Tord by a good guide
Marie_J, Jan 2025
One of the greatest architectural masterpieces in the world. Exceptional tour not to be missed. Be sure to make sure to obtain the actual tickets from Viator before arriving—digital ok!
Marie_J, Jan 2025
A must be experience for all who want to experience the incredible elegance and style of Buenos Aires at the turn of the 20th century. It is a must see! Likened to the famous Garnier in Paris, it rises even higher in the music world as a supreme example of the meeting of architectural style and acoustics standing as one of the top opera houses in the world. A masterpiece!
S_B, Jan 2025
Beautiful building and interesting tour. Not to be missed on your visit to Buenos Aires. Nice walking area around the theatre to explore with greenspace and shops.
Vic_H, Jan 2025
This was a little stressful since we anticipated that a viator representative would meet and get us started on the tour. We had to ask around and finally figured out that we were to join the standard tour. The location provided was close but not where the tour actually started.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Vic_H,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are truly sorry that you encountered confusion at the start of your tour, and we apologize for the inconvenience caused.
To clarify the situation, we sent the confirmation of your booking several days before the tour date, which included your entry ticket and full itinerary details. Additionally, our operations department reconfirms the services, including the meeting point, to ensure everything is clear prior to the start of the excursion. Despite these efforts, we understand that there was a discrepancy in the information provided in this case.
We are glad to hear that, despite the initial inconvenience, you were able to enjoy the wonderful locations visited during the tour—an experience we always aim to offer at the highest quality and as enriching as possible for all our travelers.
Thank you once again for your understanding and for helping us improve. We hope to provide you with a smoother and more enjoyable experience in the future.
Best regards,
Tangol Tours
Clifton_C, Jan 2025
We got our tickets right on time. Our guide was terrific. The Opera House is a must do experience in Buenos Aires.
Naomi_R, Dec 2024
We had a wonderful time and a great guide. The theater is beautiful and the history is very interesting
Betsy_B, Dec 2024
It was an interesting and informative tour. Our guide informed us of the history of the theater and pointed out unique items found in the architecture of this gorgeous theater!
Peter_V, Dec 2024
We paid $50 each to see the lobby. It is very impressive, but the point of visiting the "teatro" was to actually see the "teatro ". Instead we were allowed into the balcony seating in the pitch black teatro; no lighting at all. We sat there a few minutes and were therefore able to make out some of the details. But no lighting at all made the experience pointless and certainly not worth the hefty entrance fee. Avoid the disappointment by skipping this rip off.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Peter,
We sincerely regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
We understand your frustration regarding the lack of lighting inside the auditorium. It’s important to clarify that Teatro Colón informs visitors in advance that, due to rehearsals and technical preparations for upcoming performances, lighting conditions may vary — and in some cases, the auditorium may be entirely dark. This is part of the operational needs of an actively functioning theater and does not reflect any negligence or lack of consideration toward guests.
We are sorry that this situation negatively affected your perception of the visit. However, the guided tour includes access to iconic spaces such as the majestic foyer, the Hall of Busts, and other areas that showcase the architectural and historical richness of the theater, all accompanied by knowledgeable guides who provide in-depth and enriching explanations.
We hope that despite this unexpected circumstance, you were still able to appreciate the beauty and cultural significance of Teatro Colón, recognized as one of the most important architectural and artistic landmarks in the world.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions. Thank you again for your visit.
Best regards,
Tangol Tours.
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