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Visit to The Teatro Alla Scala: Times, Prices And Advice

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As one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, La Scala Theatre in Milan is a must-visit destination for any cultural enthusiast. With its rich history spanning over 240 years, this iconic building has served as a stage for some of the greatest performers in the performing arts. In this article, we will delve into the opening hours and prices, tickets online and guided tours, what to see and how to visit the La Scala Theatre, useful tips for visiting the attraction, where to find and how to get there, brief history, curiosities, and practical information.

Opening Hours and Prices

The museum and theatre tour hours are from Tuesday to Saturday at 10:30 am (French), 1 pm (Italian), and 4 pm (English) for a duration of 60 minutes. It’s highly recommended to book in advance or check availability to avoid waiting in line. Ticket prices vary depending on the type of tour:

Guided Tour of the Museum+Theatre: €25,00 (€29,00 with priority access)
Laboratory Ansaldo Tour: €25,00 (minimum 4 participants)
Exclusive “Scala and its Secrets” Tour: €500,00 for 1 to 5 participants; €1,000,00 for 5 to 10 participants

Discounts are available for children under 18 years old, who pay only €15.00 to access the Laboratory Ansaldo. Using an audio guide can save money and time, with prices starting from €14.00 for the audioguided tour that skips lines.

Tickets Online and Guided Tours

Visiting the La Scala Theatre can be divided into several guided tours:

Museum Tour: This includes a panoramic visit of the Theatre’s Grand Hall from the third-level balcony, the foyer entrance, the royal box, historic seats, backstage areas, and the discovery of the mechanism of the stage. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Laboratory Ansaldo Tour: A magical place where set designs come to life. The tour passes through the Benois Pavilion and Caramba Pavilion, allowing visitors to also visit the Costume Warehouse. The duration of the tour varies between 60 to 75 minutes.
Exclusive “Scala and its Secrets” Tour: A personalized and reserved tour that allows visitors to explore historic seats, the royal box, foyer entrance, platea, stage mechanism, suggester’s box, tower scenery, loggia, gallery foyer, and an internal view of the hall from the lamp holder. The tour lasts 90 minutes.

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Useful Tips for Visiting the Attraction

If you’re an opera enthusiast, choose the classic tour, which will be more fascinating and rich in curiosity. If you have a reduced budget and want to prioritize it, opt for the audio-guided tour, which is more affordable but still interesting. The Museum organizes three different types of workshops for children, each including a visit to the Theatre Museum and the Theatre. For more information, please consult the Labouratories for Children page.

Audio Guide or Live Guide?

When deciding between an audio guide and a live guide, consider your interests and preferences:

Classic Tour: If you’re opera enthusiasts, choose this tour, which will be more fascinating and rich in curiosity.
Audio-Guided Tour: Opt for the audio-guided tour if you have a reduced budget and want to prioritize it. It’s still interesting, although less engaging than the classic tour.

Children’s Events and Families

The Museum organizes three different types of workshops for children, each including a visit to the Theatre Museum and the Theatre. For more information, please consult the Labouratories for Children page.

Where to Find and How to Get There

On foot, the La Scala Theatre is located in Milan’s historic center, on Piazza della Scala, opposite Palazzo Marino, City Hall headquarters. It can be easily reached by any public transportation method:

By Bus: Line 61 via Verdi – Via dell’Orso
By Metro: Duomo Station (Line Red) or Montenapoleone Station (Line Yellow)
By Train: From Milan Central Station take the line of the metro MM3 to reach the Montenapoleone stop, or from Cadorna Station take the MM1 line to reach Cordusio or Duomo stations.
By Tram: Line 1 via Manzoni – Piazza della Scala; Line 2 via Manzono

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