The 15 Best La Scala Tours in Milan

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

Walk through Milan’s Galleria, enter the Duomo and La Scala, then view Leonardo’s Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Expect about 3.5 hours, brisk walking, headset commentary, and a group of up to 40. Guides may include Massimo or Andrea, and the route can change.

“This was a great tour to experience the history and art of Milan. The tour guide shared knowledge and information that you might not find on your own. He also ensured we had time to take pictures, understood some details and let you experience the stops along the tour. Unfortunately it was raining that day and he still had great enthusiasm and an upbeat tone helping to make the tour full of discovery and a lasting appreciation for Milan.”

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2.La Scala Theater & Museum Guided Experience

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

Spend one hour at La Scala Theatre and Museum with a live guide in English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish. See the chandelier and auditorium from the third-level boxes, then explore costumes, instruments, portraits, and musical curiosities. Rehearsal access can change the route.

“This tour was so cool. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the theater! The beauty of the theater is amazing!”

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3.“Museo Teatrale Alla Scala” Guided Tour

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

Spend 90 minutes exploring La Scala Theatre and the Museo Teatrale alla Scala with a live guide in English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish. See the elegant auditorium when access allows, then examine costumes, instruments, set designs, and personal objects linked to Verdi, Callas, Pavarotti, and other legends.

“We had an excellent tour with Simon and learned all about La Scala and the wonderful history of this amazing building. Simon was a fountain of knowledge and his stories kept the tour interesting and memorable!”

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4.La Scala Theater and Museum Tour with Entry Tickets

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

Spend one hour with a licensed English or French-speaking guide touring La Scala Theater and Museum. See costumes, instruments, portraits, and busts tied to Verdi, Callas, Pavarotti, and others. You may view the auditorium from a box, and rehearsals can sometimes add an unexpected bonus.

“Loved loved this tour of La Scala! Our guide, Eddie, was extremely knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor and storytelling style. He definitely knew his stuff! We had a peek into the theater from the upper boxes and then we were told it was OK if we go back later when the tour was finished. A nice walk through the rooms of the museum. But my favorite thing was after the tour ended, we went back to look into the theater again. A full rehearsal was going on, and we were able to see the singers and the orchestra practicing for the following week’s opera! Amazing for a…”

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5.Entrance Ticket to La Scala Theatre Museum

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

Visit La Scala Theatre Museum for one day with skip-the-ticket-line entry and an app audioguide in seven languages. See costumes, set designs, portraits, instruments, and the famous auditorium, sometimes during a rehearsal. Large bags go to the cloakroom, and theatre visibility varies by day.

“What an incredible experience! The only thing better would to have seen an opera or ballet there.”

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

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

Meet your English or French-speaking guide outside La Scala’s ticket office for a one-hour tour of the theater and museum. Hear stories about Verdi, Toscanini, Callas, and Barenboim, admire the chandelier and neoclassical auditorium, and use headsets in groups of more than five.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and presented the tour professionally. Many facts and witty behind the scenes anecdotes.”

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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 La Scala Museum in central Milan for a 90-minute English tour of the theater and museum. Guides such as Giorgio, Maria, Simone, and Lorella bring composers, singers, stagecraft, and Milanese history to life. Theater access depends on rehearsals and private events.

“It was excellent !! I always book Viator. The best tour guides and very informative and knowledgeable.”

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

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

Meet an English-speaking guide at La Scala for a one-hour visit to the foyer, auditorium, boxes, orchestra pit, stage view, and museum. You’ll see costumes, instruments, portraits, and opera memorabilia. The auditorium visit can change if a rehearsal or performance is underway, and the tour is generally a group experience.

“I was so looking forward to this tour. Unfortunately, it was extremely disappointing. The tour began well when the guide recognized my cane use and invited me to use a lift to the upper level where the tour began. We first visited the Opera House where a rehearsal was in progress. It was most interesting to watch for a few minutes before proceeding into the museum, where we sat for a few minutes for an interesting narrative about the history of LaScala. Once we entered the museum, we encountered other tour groups. At times, there were as many as 3 groups in one small room. It became very difficult to…”

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

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

See La Scala’s auditorium and music museum, then enter Milan’s Duomo and pass through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with an English-speaking guide. The two-hour tour costs $62.59, with an optional two-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket.

“The tour of La Scala and the guide were excellent. The guide for the Cathedral tour was bubbly and communicated well but seemed to be far more interested in promoting Milan over other wonderful places in Europe rather than telling us about the Cathedral - how it was built, styles of building within the Cathedral, exterior features etc. we received some interesting facts and stories but they were all a bit disconnected. Tour was ok but could easily have been do much better. We also had to wait around for group members to turn up and then they ended up not joining us because the women didn’t have cover for…”

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10.Scala Theater and Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour

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

Spend two hours exploring La Scala Museum and Milan’s Duomo with an English-speaking guide. You’ll hear stories of Toscanini and Barenboim, see costumes and instruments, skip the Duomo ticket line, and inspect stained glass, spires, gargoyles, and the Holy Nail tradition.

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11.Skip-the-Line Duomo & La Scala Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Visit Milan’s Duomo and La Scala Museum with licensed English-speaking guides, usually in separate groups and with a short transfer between sites. Expect cathedral art, opera history, and a box view of La Scala when production needs allow. Rooftop access is not included.

“We had a guide through La Scala and then a different guide through the Duomo. Both guides were excellent. We were so lucky to see a rehearsal while in La Scala! The sites from on top of the Duomo were beautiful. Worth seeing these sites with guides so you can hear stories and have them point out things not noted or described on signs. The only thing to note is that because we transferred directly to the Duomo tour, we were not able to stay a little longer in La Scala to explore on our own. That being said, the tour guide really did a thorough job as we went…”

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12.Skip the line La Scala Theatre Guided Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Visit Milan’s Teatro alla Scala with a professional English-speaking guide for about an hour. View the auditorium from a theatre box, see museum treasures, and hear stories about Toscanini, Barenboim, and La Scala’s famous past. Rehearsals can limit the stage view.

“Our guide was knowledgeable and covered much of the history of the theatre. The museum was interesting, but walking thru the theatre and catching part of a dress rehearsal (Turandot - while the tenor sang "Nessun Dorma") was the highlight of the tour.”

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13.Private Best of Milan Guided Tour with Duomo, La Scala Theatre and Sforza Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $395Top rated

Spend three hours with an English-speaking private guide exploring Milan’s Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala, and Sforza Castle. Guides such as Anna, Valeria, Emilio, and Paivi tailor the walk to your interests. Duomo and La Scala admission are included, while the castle is viewed from outside.

“Our guide, Anna, created an experience that far exceeded our expectations. She is an expert in all things Milan, past and present. We learned a great deal from her during our tour. We feel fortunate to have had Anna to guide us through the streets and precious treasures and buildings of Milan. Thank you!”

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14.Milan Pass Including Duomo Terraces and La Scala

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 39 reviews · from $81

Pick up your Milan Pass at the Zani Viaggi Visitor Center and use it for 48 or 72 hours. You get entry to the Duomo terraces, La Scala, Leonardo museums, and more, plus a city map, coupon book, and hop-on hop-off buses. Public transport is available with the upgraded pass.

“La beauté de Milan et la possibilité grâce au pass de visiter plus sereinement. Les visites en bus sont bien guidées. Les arrêts et reprises sont bien signalés. Belle expérience.”

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15.Duomo, Scala, Sforza Castle and Last Supper Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $401

Explore Milan’s grand center with a private English-speaking guide such as Fiamma, Mauro, Laura, or Veronica. Enter the Duomo and The Last Supper, then view La Scala and Sforza Castle from outside. The pace and route can be adjusted to your group.

“Excellent tour, experience, etc. While pricy it was a real time saver and the experience was outstanding. We had 3/4 day in Milan at the end of a 2 week visit and Veronica helped maximize our time. We highly recommend this tour!”

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