La Scala guided walking tour in Milan: opera house and museum

The backstage areas where Verdi and Pavarotti prepared are part of the tour.

A guided walking tour of La Scala Theatre in Milan takes you through the auditorium, backstage halls and the museum in 90 minutes with a licensed English-speaking guide. Entry tickets to both the theatre and museum are included. Due to rehearsals and private events, some visits may be limited to the museum only, and tour times may shift to another slot on the same day if your chosen time becomes unavailable.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of La Scala Theatre

• Enter Teatro alla Scala
• Explore backstage areas
• Admire the auditorium
• Learn about opera legends
• Visit La Scala Theatre Museum
• See sets, instruments, costumes

The Experience

The tour starts inside Teatro alla Scala itself, steps from the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Your guide leads you through the ornate auditorium with its tiered boxes and majestic stage, then into the backstage areas where the great maestros and singers prepared for performances. You'll see the luxurious interiors that have stood for centuries, preserved in their original grandeur.

The second half moves into the La Scala Theatre Museum, where the real artifacts live: the sets, musical instruments and costumes from the theatre's greatest productions. You stand in front of pieces that belonged to the legendary figures who shaped the place—Giuseppe Verdi, Gioachino Rossini, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Callas. The collection testifies to the cultural weight La Scala carries in opera history.

A licensed guide in English narrates throughout, and your entrance tickets to both the theatre and museum are already included in the booking. Online support is available when you arrive, and an online consultant sends you the boarding information ahead of time. Large bags and backpacks stay in the locker room. The tour runs 90 minutes and suits all fitness levels; infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram.

What’s included

• Licensed English-speaking guide leading the full 90-minute tour.
• entrance tickets to La Scala Theatre and the museum.
• online support when you arrive.
• pre-tour boarding information sent by an online consultant.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MILAN ELEGANCE TOURS

Is this one for you?This is a shared group tour with a set schedule, which means you move with other visitors and the timing is fixed—book it if you want the theatre and museum covered in one morning or afternoon without building the itinerary yourself. If rehearsals or private events are scheduled, the theatre may close to visitors and only the museum will be open, so check ahead if seeing the auditorium and backstage is essential to your visit.

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Top questions

What exactly do I see inside La Scala Theatre on this tour?

You walk through the auditorium with its ornate boxes and stage, then explore the backstage halls where performers prepared for shows. The museum portion lets you see the sets, instruments and costumes from the theatre's most celebrated productions up close.

Is this tour private or shared with other people?

This is a shared group tour, not private. Your guide leads multiple visitors through the theatre and museum together.

What happens if my chosen time slot isn't available when I book?

If your selected time is sold out, you'll be moved to the next available slot on the same day at no extra charge. Last-minute same-day bookings may be placed on the following day if no seats remain.

Can I visit La Scala if there's a rehearsal or private event happening?

On days with rehearsals or private events, your visit may be limited to the museum only; the theatre itself might not be accessible. The operator cannot control these scheduling changes.

What's included in the ticket price?

Entry to both La Scala Theatre and the La Scala Theatre Museum, a licensed English-speaking guide for the full 90 minutes, online support at arrival, and pre-tour boarding information are all included.

Do I need to arrange my own way to get there?

Yes. Public transportation options are available near La Scala, which sits in central Milan close to the Duomo. The tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off.