La Scala Tours & Museum Tickets: The 15 Best

1.Milan’s Must See: Half-Day Tour of Last Supper, Duomo & La Scala

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130Our pick

In about three and a half hours, you’ll visit the Duomo, La Scala and Leonardo’s Last Supper, with a guide and pre-booked entry. Expect a mix of walking and transport, a 15-minute viewing with the mural, and a route that ends at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Guides such as Massimo and Andrea have been praised for making Milan’s art and history easy to follow.

“Great guide! Very knowledgeable and timely, open to questions and friendly. The tour was well worth the money! Highly recommend!”

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2.La Scala Theater & Museum Guided Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,931 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Spend an hour at La Scala with a live guide in English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French. See the museum’s portraits, costumes, and instruments, then look into the auditorium from a third-level box. Guides praised for their storytelling have included Renata, Beatrice, and Valentina. Rehearsals can affect access.

“The La Scala tour was excellent. The guide was very informative and entertaining. The group wasn’t too large and we were all able to fit into the various rooms on the tour. After the guided tour had finished we could stay in the theatre and wander around as we pleased, including going into the Theatre Boxes.”

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3.“Museo Teatrale Alla Scala” Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,513 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44

Spend 90 minutes with a live guide at La Scala Theatre and Museum, steps from Milan’s Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Hear stories about Verdi, Callas and Pavarotti, then see costumes, instruments and set designs. Guides such as Fabio, Simone and Lorella have led engaging visits. Rehearsals or private events can limit access to the museum.

“Our guide was so passionate about the theatre, the history, and the Arts. She added so much value to our visit.”

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4.La Scala Theater and Museum Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,722 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Spend an hour at Milan’s La Scala with an English- or French-speaking guide. See museum costumes, instruments, portraits and busts, then get a peek into the theater when rehearsals and events allow. Guides such as Eddie, Silvia, Simone and Daniele bring the opera house’s performers and past to life through stories.

“Our guide was well informed, had great stories, was funny, and an all around joy to be with. He should have either held his microphone or had it closer because if he turned his head away from the microphone you could not hear him. It was nice having a smaller group. The best part was being able to go back and see part of the rehearsal.”

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5.Entrance Ticket to La Scala Theatre Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 759 reviews · from $17Best value

See La Scala’s museum exhibits, including costumes, set designs, instruments, portraits and performance history. Your ticket includes an app audioguide in seven languages. The auditorium view can vary with theatre activity and lighting, so check visibility before you go.

“The museum was a complete surprise but very enjoyable and interesting It contains many things of historical importance including posters of past performances which reflect the history of the theatre The visual media were very good. We visited Milan when there were no operas being performed but the videos gave a good picture of what it must be like to be there for an opera and of course we were able to see and appreciate the magnificent auditorium”

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6.La Scala Theatre Skip-the-line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 728 reviews · 1 hour · from $44

In one hour, an English- or French-speaking guide leads you through La Scala Theatre and its museum, where costumes, set designs and instruments bring Milan’s opera story into focus. You’ll see the neoclassical auditorium and its crystal chandelier if access allows. Guides named on past tours include Gianluca, Bea, Lara and Maria, but assignments vary.

“It was interesting. And it was nice to see the theatre and museum.”

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7.La Scala Theatre and Museum guided experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $56

Meet at the La Scala Museum in central Milan for a 90-minute guided visit to the theater and its museum. A licensed English-speaking guide covers the opera house’s 1778 beginnings, its performers, and how it works. Access to the theater can be limited by rehearsals or private events; groups are capped at 15.

“Very detailed information provided by the guide on the history, performances and performers. The place is beautiful and it increases your awareness in the behind the scenes work for some of the operas and ballets, as well as the acoustics in the concert/opera hall”

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8.Skip-the-Line La Scala Museum Tour + Hop On Hop Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 406 reviews · from $41

Explore La Scala’s museum on a one-hour guided visit, with stories about composers, performers, instruments, and the opera house. You may also see inside the theatre from a box, unless a rehearsal or event closes it. Guides have included Martina and Serena. Choose the optional two-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket to add city sightseeing.

“We had an excellent tour of La Scala. Our guide Serena was very well informed, interesting, clear with a good sense of humour, well done”

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9.La Scala Theatre and Museum Tour in Milan With Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 384 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $47

Meet your licensed guide at La Scala’s museum in central Milan for a one-hour visit to the opera house and its collections. You’ll see the auditorium from a theater box when access allows, then explore costumes, portraits, instruments and stage objects. The theater is active, so rehearsals or performances can change what you see.

“Fantastic tour guide,Stefania,very personable and well informed and multi lingual. So fortunate to see rehearsals, scene and set changes and also the Ballet exhibition at La Scala. A memorable visit indeed.”

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10.Skip-the-Line Duomo & La Scala Museum Tour + Hop On Hop Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 189 reviews · from $62

This two-hour English-language tour pairs La Scala’s museum and opera auditorium with Milan’s vast Gothic Duomo, with a walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II between them. Guides such as Serena, Laura and Suzanna have led the tour. Choose the optional two-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket if you want added city transport.

“We had a really good time the only slight disappointment was the map with the dropped pin was some distance away to add to the confusion there was a large thunderstorm at this location so lots of people were gathered but they were sheltering from the rain ! But the office rang me and we sorted. If I have one observation I would take my own earphones and cable as the ones supplied were quite poor and crackly. In the church women were required to cover their shoulders and not wear very short skirts or shorts so we had to buy scarves,but I would definitely recommend.Read more”

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11.Scala Theater and Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

In two hours, an English-speaking guide leads you through La Scala’s theatre and museum, then Milan’s Duomo. Expect stories about opera, costumes, stained glass, the Holy Nail and zodiac sundial. Duomo priority access is included; stage visibility at La Scala can vary if rehearsals are under way.

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12.Milan Pass Including Duomo Terraces and La Scala

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 39 reviews · from $81

Pick up your 48- or 72-hour Milan Pass at the Milan Visitor Center, then plan your own route to the Duomo terraces, La Scala and other included museums. The pass comes with a map, guidebook, coupon book and local events agenda. Depending on your chosen option, it also includes a hop-on hop-off bus or public transport.

“It was splendid, the views from the terrace were stunning, highly recommended.”

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13.Skip-the-Line La Scala Theatre Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $40

Explore La Scala’s museum with a licensed English-speaking guide, see musical instruments and opera artifacts, and look into the theater from a box when rehearsals or events allow. The visit lasts about an hour, with groups capped at 25. One guide named in a past tour was Frabicco. An optional two-day open-bus ticket is available.

“It was beautiful, and the guide was kind and nice. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience.”

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14.Highlights of Milan Private Guided Tour: Duomo, La Scala Theatre & Sforza Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $332Top rated

Set out from Camparino in Galleria with a private English-speaking guide for a three-hour walk through central Milan. See the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala, Brera, and Sforza Castle from outside. The route can be tailored to your interests, and line-skipping is included. Lucia and Fedra have guided past tours, but your guide may differ.

“In my opinion, this is the best way to discover the city and its most crowded sites! Not only we got to skip the lines, but we learned so much along the way!”

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15.3-Hour Milan City Tour with The Scala Theatre – small group tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $205

Take a three-hour guided walk from Milan’s Duomo to Sforza Castle, with stops at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and La Scala. A licensed English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 15, and your La Scala ticket is included. Guide Laura has led the tour, though guide assignments may vary.

“We had a lovely guide who was very knowledgeable about Milan. She gave us many tips about what to visit in more depth after our tour was over.”

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