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Milan: La Scala Theatre Guided Experience

1. Milan: La Scala Theatre Guided Experience

Discover La Scala Theater on this guided tour. Learn about its history, secrets, and the actors and musicians that found their inspiration in this very place. Milan is not only design, fashion, and nightlife: Milan is known also for its music. Right in the heart of the city, only a few steps from the Cathedral and Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, you'll find a temple to music: La Scala Theatre.  Over the years, many musicians have made their contributions here. Do you know Giuseppe Verdi, Gioachino Rossini, Luciano Pavarotti and Maria Callas? These are only some of the names that have passed through this place.  La Scala Museum preserves the most important collection of set designs, musical instruments, and costumes used in the Theater's greatest performances. On this guided experience, admire the interior of this magical place and learn about its stories and fascinating history.

Milan: La Scala Theater and Duomo Rooftop Private Tour

2. Milan: La Scala Theater and Duomo Rooftop Private Tour

Begin your tour at the heart of the city with an in-depth tour of the famous Duomo. get an introduction to the Gothic cathedral. This is one of the most beautiful churches in the world, and your preofessional guide will point out aspects of its impressive façade. Situated at the very heart of the city, the Duomo is 157 meters long. Admire its flying buttresses, and the gilded bronze statue of Madonnina atop the main spire. After a brief introduction to the cathedral and its history, you’ll skip the lines and head up to the Terraces of the Duomo for a full view of beautiful Milan. View the Duomo of Milan from the outside and the amazing rooftops. After the tour, continue with the Piazza della Scala for a tour of the legendary La Scala Theater opera house. Built in 1776, the theater has hosted some of the world’s greatest musicians, including Verdi, Bellini, Rossini, and Donizetti. See the beautiful horseshoe auditorium from one of the fourth-row boxes. Prepare to be amazed.

Milan: Guided Tour of the La Scala Theater Museum

3. Milan: Guided Tour of the La Scala Theater Museum

Step into a piece of art history at the a Scala Theater Museum on this guided tour. View this shining example of neoclassical architecture designed by the illustrious architect Giuseppe Piermarini. Admire the center of Italy's musical and lyrical trends. See where the great personalities of music, dance, and the composition art have performed. Stand in the same building as names like Verdi, Callas, Rossini, Paganini, Hayez, and Sonzogno. Hear tales and historical facts about the theater and artists from your guide. View precious jewelry, musical instruments, rare scores, and librettos. Be enchanted by the stage costumes of Eleonora Duse and Maria Callas. Gaze at a Giuseppe Verdi's fortepiano and a tuft of Mozart's hair. On nights without a performance rehearsal, step into the theater and see for yourself where the magic takes place.

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The tour guide is very knowledgeable. Her tour was well prepared and interesting. I left the Scala incredibly inspired. Highly recommend!

Very interesting to have a private guide to better understand what we see for more than an hour and a half.

Our guide was very knowledgable. It was a great experience.

Korrekt and darling guider included lot of information

It was a great time and for sure will be a nice memory