Small-Group La Scala Museum Tour in Milan

Recommended by 90% of travelers

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Milan, Italy

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6

· Lois_F ·

Jun 2026

Excellent guide. Did not rush us through the tour. Gave us plenty of time to spend in the Opera box seats while she discussed the history of the Opera House. The museum was very educational because of the knowledge of the guide. Learned a lot about the Opera Masters as my knowledge was lean.

· Viktoriya_S ·

May 2026

Nice tour. Very interesting museum. Tour guide was knowledgeable. We had a chance to see the Opera Theater and optional exhibition.

Overview

The La Scala Theater in Milan’s city center is one of the world’s most famous opera houses, inaugurated in 1778. Join a small group and a guide to explore the temple of music and learn about its secrets and history. See a collection of set designs, musical instruments, and costumes that have been used for some of the greatest performances during your tour.

Get a closer look at the theater without the crowds
A central meeting point makes for a seamless experience
A small group means more attention from your guide
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What's Included

Entrance tickets
Licensed tour guide
Small group tour
Headphones (from 11 participants)

Gratuities (optional)
Food & drinks
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Extra

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Teatro alla Scala Museum
Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli, 1, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Museo Teatrale alla Scala. Look for the guide holding a purple "Hidden Experiences" flag or sign.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Museo Teatrale alla Scala

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 704 reviews

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No guide showed up.

Michele_F, Jun 2026

No guide showed up. I was asked to change day/time which I did. Then I got an email confirming the original time so I went to La Scala and no guide was there. I go today for the new time and we’ll see if we have a Guide. Rather disorganized.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear guest, thanks for sharing your experience. The tour took place correcly at 11.30am. We haven't received any calls from your number asking for assistance, therefore we would have loved to help you. Kind regards, Italy Hidden Experiences Team

Highly recommend!

Geraldine_L, Jun 2026

Stefania was wonderful. Her knowledge was so interesting and extensive as she is a frequent patron of La Scala. Highly recommend!

Very informative

Floyd_O, Jun 2026

Very informative and lovely tour. Able to see the workings of the theatre and the history of how it came to be then and now. Had chairs in each exhibit to sit so you didn’t have to stand the entire time.

Learned a lot

Lois_F, Jun 2026

Our guide was...

Felicia_B, Jun 2026

Our guide was knowledgeable and explained many things you would not know just walking through on your own. She also shared some of her personal experiences at La Scala.

Great tour highly recommend

Alex_D, Jun 2026

Excellent tour, our guide was extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour, was able to see great details of the theater experience the view from an actual theatre box. Got Napoleon dynamite Napoleon dynamite behind you remember the movie.

Very informative experience

Grazyna_P, May 2026

Not too long g not too short ery informative experience. Al main important fact were presented. I would like to be able to see a bit of " behind" the scene, but it is wat it is.

Great tour! Highly recommend doing this. We absolutely loved our guide. She was very knowledgeable, kind and passionate

Elizabeth_D, May 2026

The tour was very informative and our guide was amazing. Definitely worth a visit and highly recommend.

Great experience. The...

Marc_B, May 2026

Great experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the visit interesting. La Scala is beautiful and is an absolute must in Milano.

knowledgeable guide

Sandro_S, May 2026

very good experience went flawless pick up place good knowledgeable guide la scala is a beutifull theater

Behind the scenes at La Scala

Halyna_B, May 2026

Seeing this most famous opera house was definitely an amazing experience. Our tour guide was easy to understand, very knowledgeable with many interesting facts about the life behind the scenes. Definitely a must see and do when in Milan.

Nice tour.

Viktoriya_S, May 2026

Nice tour. Very interesting museum. Tour guide was knowledgeable. We had a chance to see the Opera Theater and optional exhibition.

Not a backstage tour

Brent_B, May 2026

We were hoping to see La Scala front and backstage, similar to the wonderful tour at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. This was nothing like it, and provided only a short glimpse of the theater. The guide was knowledgeable, but mostly showed us photos of the theater using a large TV screen, basically navigating a website. If you have modest goals for seeing La Scala, this will be fine, otherwise spend the money for a performance, where you’ll get better access, or buy a book about the theater, where you’ll get more info for less money.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear guest, thanks for sharing your feedback. In reality the backstage is not included in the visit, so it's normal that you haven't seen it, as per description. The visit includes the theatre and the museum. Kind regards, Italy Hidden Experiences Team

Amazing experience with...

BORIS_N, May 2026

Amazing experience with our guide tour and former opera employee. Very detailed and impressive information. Definitely take other family members back to this tour experience.

Visiting La Scala.

Jacob_M, May 2026

Great experience and a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend him. This was a highlight of our trip.

Highly recommend this...

Stacie_S, May 2026

Highly recommend this tour! Our guide was wonderful. She enthusiastically shared her knowledge and insight about the history of the theater. We were also able to see a rehearsal taking place on stage while there. One of our favorite tours.

It’s about one hour. We...

Daphne_H, Apr 2026

It’s about one hour. We had multiple times to view inside of theater - including live rehearsal time. Museum is small it represents a good history.

Don't miss this part of Milan's great history!

Suzette_S, Apr 2026

Fantastic tour of the historic opera house! Lots of great artifacts, art and sculpture also. Giorgio is a passionate and highly knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend!

Interesting tour

Jacquelyn_K, Apr 2026

Very interesting and great history of the opera and the theater. The theater is gorgeous and really should be seen.

Great way to see and...

pat_b, Apr 2026

Great way to see and learn about this iconic theater. Our guide was knowledgeable, professional. There was so much to see, but our guide took his time and answered all our questions.

Not a very interesting...

Peter_R, Apr 2026

Not a very interesting tour. Had expected a back stage tour. Instead we only had a visit to the upper boxes and the museum. We could have done both on our own.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear customer, thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify that a 'backstage tour' is never mentioned in our product description, as these areas are strictly off-limits for safety and artistic reasons. Our tour is designed to provide professional historical insights into the Museum and the theater boxes, offering a depth of information that a self-guided visit cannot provide. Best Regards

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jvicario, Apr 2026

What an amazing visit to LaScala !!! The tour was spectacular and we even got to see part of a rehearsal. Will definitely go back to see a performance.

Excellent information and...

Steve_S, Apr 2026

Excellent information and an excellent tour guide. We got all the information we needed and our guide was excellent. Would recommend it to anyone.

For the love of opera

Adriana_W, Mar 2026

This is a great experience for opera lovers, for art lovers, for theater lovers… incredible place, full of history. Great tour guide!

Viator tour operator is the worst an unreliable.

Alex_G, Mar 2026

Tour operator is the worst! Changed booking that was made months before. The voucher in app for Sunday was fir non existent tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Alex, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Due to a necessary update in our tour schedule, we had to adjust your booking and contacted you to offer the best alternative. We strive to provide a seamless experience and regret that this change impacted your plans. We appreciate your feedback and are working to improve our scheduling process. Best regards Hidden Experiences

The guide was very sweet...

Karyn_H, Feb 2026

The guide was very sweet and knowledgeable; however, we spent the majority of the tour looking at the Scala on a TV screen as the guide showed us images of the Scala. We would have loved to actually see these parts of the opera house. We were able to see a box- but were not able to go to any rehearsal spaces, or “behind the scenes” space. It felt like a lot of talking but not a lot of seeing the space.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Karyn_H, thank you for your kind words about our guide. We’re sorry the experience didn't meet your visual expectations. Please note that for safety and production reasons, 'behind the scenes' areas are not accessible to the public. Our guides use digital support to show spaces that are otherwise off-limits. We appreciate your feedback to improve our storytelling. Best regards.

Could have been better

Marcelle_D, Feb 2026

The tour would have been okay if we had a different tour guide. First she was late. Then the hearing pieces were extremely scratchy. See LaScala but not with Elena.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Marcelle_D, thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the delay and the technical issues with the headsets, as we strive for punctuality and quality. We take your comments about the guide seriously and will review them internally to ensure our high standards are met. We hope to have the chance to provide you with a flawless experience in the future. Best regards.

Take this tour to learn more about this famous building .

Kellie_H, Feb 2026

Take this tour to learn more about the theater and the people who performed here. The explanation about the behind the scenes where sets are stored and movement of the orchestra put was fantastic.

La Scala incredible❣️

Gloria_W, Feb 2026

Awesome, history of theatre and a stunning renovation after being bombed in WWII. 24/7 production with 3,000 workers constantly building sets, moving sets, film and orchestra Practice several studios