Teatro Alla Scala
Teatro Alla Scala
4.5
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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This world-renowned opera house was built in 1778, where many composers wrote and conducted works including such greats as Rossini, Puccini, Verdi and Toscanini.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighborhood: Centro Storico
The pulsating core of Milan is in Centro. Duomo Square is enclosed by the gothic cathedral, the historic icon of Milan. However, shopping is what draws most crowds to this area. The classy and versatile Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with luxury boutiques and high quality restaurants will turn any shopping or lunch expedition into a royal experience. Head to the rooftop of the flagship La Rinascente to enjoy the view of the animated square with a panorama of the Duomo. The Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is the street for high-end shopping. Brands of all kinds and street artists attract the attention of all visitors; while at Via Santa Radegonda 16, Luini Panzerotti is a much appreciated street food shop providing unimaginable culinary experiences. If shopping takes its toll on you, consider visiting Castello Sforzesco, a 15th century castle housing several museums. Those looking to relax can go to Parco Sempione, where nature provides respite from the energy of this dynamic and international city.
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- Alessandro FMilan, Italy32,512 contributionsThe temple of opera musicLa Scala is one of the most prestigious theaters in the world and certainly the most prestigious temple of opera. It was built in 1778 based on a design by Piermarini by decree of Maria Teresa of Austria, following the fire that destroyed the Regio Ducale theatre. The construction costs were supported by wealthy Milanese families, in exchange for the right of ownership of the boxes. It was built in place of the Church of Santa Maria alla Scala from which it took its name. In those days the theater was used as a meeting place: people danced, played roulette, ate, and managed social life. During the Second World War it was heavily bombed. The renovation required three years of work until the inauguration in 1946 with a concert broadcast on the radio by Toscanini. By visiting the Scala Museum it is possible to access the boxes and see the theatre.Visited December 2023Traveled soloWritten December 29, 2023
- RazorfishLittle Rock, Arkansas5,287 contributionsMaybe the next time I will get tickets and attend a performanceMy wife and I have visited Milan twice and have not seen a performance in La Scala yet. The first time, we went to the box office the evening we arrived after an overnight flight to Milan. We dressed up in preparation to attend, but upon arriving at the box office and finding out the price for the tickets, my wife said she would rather buy several pairs of shoes for that price. Anyway, jet lag would have probably hit us shortly after the performance began, so we decided not to attend. On our most recent trip to Milan this past August on a wedding anniversary trip, I tried to get tickets in advance. Unfortunately, the theater did not have anything scheduled in August because they were closed for holiday. Hopefully, on a future trip we will be able to book a performance.Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 17, 2024
- TanmoussOslo, Norway3,252 contributionsWonderful historical theatreWhat a stunning theatre! The first look inside is breathtaking with its red burgundy tones, its 6 layers of balconies, its high white ceiling and massive chandelier. We were lucky to be able to watch a Mozart pice played by the royal orchestra and lead by the famous South Korean director Myung-Whun Chung. Enchanting.Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten January 22, 2024
- Selim SanjeIstanbul, Türkiye18 contributionsMust see after DuomaThe place is amazing and different from other attractions in Milan. We were there during a rehearsal; you can sit down and listen in; see the ambience. Then there was the museum part, really interactive and well designed. We went around without a tour guide and it was great. Highly recommended and must see placeVisited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 16, 2024
- stuartmB7403FTLivingston, United Kingdom80 contributionsBucket List. Save for it, and enjoyYour experience here will vary depending on what you wanted to get out of it, and, to a very large extent, how much you are prepared to pay. If you are an opera buff, and want to hear some of the world's greatest singers, you can do so at a very low cost- You won't see much (if at all), but you will get what you came for. Similarly, if you are a tourist who wants bragging rights, but is not prepared to pay for a view in this stunning setting, you are going to be bored and will complain about the lack of view and having to sit on a stool. If, however, you can afford the stalls, or a centre (ish) box, and have any interest in opera, you will have a stunning time. This is pure bucket list material, well worth saving for. Many of my friends would pay heavily to see Barca at the Camp Nou. I wouldn't. I paid €300 for a seat to see Cav/Pag. At the Euros 2024, official prices ran from €30 to €2,000. You choose what is on your list, and go for it. I made my choice, and will remember it forever.Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 30, 2024
- Abby MKalamazoo, Michigan15 contributionsGorgeous and Iconic ExperienceAbsolutely beautiful. A must do in Milan. But make sure if you’re in a box (highly recommend) that you are in the front two seats especially if you’re in a box on the side of the theater. You won’t see anything if you’re not.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 19, 2024
- CamilleCalabria, Italy19 contributionsA beautiful rich expereinceMy visit to Teatro Alla Scala in Milan was nothing short of magical. As I walked into the historic opera house, the sheer grandeur of the interiors took my breath away. The rich red and gold decor, coupled with the intricate chandeliers, set a regal tone for the evening. I attended a performance of Verdi’s "La Traviata," and the acoustics were flawless, enhancing every note and nuance. The talent of the performers, combined with the historic ambience, made for an unforgettable experience. The staff were courteous and the entire evening was a seamless blend of culture and elegance. Teatro Alla Scala is truly a must-visit for anyone passionate about the performing arts.Visited April 2024Traveled soloWritten June 13, 2024
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Vastgoeddominee
Amsterdam, The Netherlands61 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Teatro alla Scala is an opera house which has an interior and acoustics that is one of the best.
Unfortunately all other aspects of Teatro alla Scala are disappointing and negative.
You do not get a 5 star experience upon arrival just like when you visit a 5 star hotel. Especially since ticket prices for Teatro alla Scala are about 100-200 Euro per person!
It is difficult to identify the building since Teatro alla Scala has a poor exterior. There are no doormen who await you at the entrance. Once inside there are just a few employees who check your tickets and then tell you on which floor your seats are.
From that moment on you are on your own and easily lost. We booked tickets for the balcony or boxes. Once we found the correct floor, there was nobody there to assist us. It took 15 minutes for us to find the correct balcony. Each floor is divided in a East and West side and the balconies on both sides have the same numbers. Obviously this is confusing for visitors. Even worse, the door of our balcony was locked and the door of the cloakroom too. It took another 10 minutes to find an employee to unlock the doors.
If done correctly, visitors should be escorted from each floor to their seats. But it is clearly visible that Teatro all Scala has decided to save on their employee costs.
During the intervals you can visit the foyer if you want to buy something to drink or eat. Don’t spend your money since this is a disappointment. Only food and drinks you will find here are straight from the trollies they use on airlines like for example pre packed sandwiches.
It became obvious that Teatro alla Scala is all about earning money and saving on costs. Even one simple piece of paper that displays the programme costs 10 Euro!
Our advice is to take your time before purchasing tickets and to decide if it is worthwhile spending a lot if money here?
Unfortunately all other aspects of Teatro alla Scala are disappointing and negative.
You do not get a 5 star experience upon arrival just like when you visit a 5 star hotel. Especially since ticket prices for Teatro alla Scala are about 100-200 Euro per person!
It is difficult to identify the building since Teatro alla Scala has a poor exterior. There are no doormen who await you at the entrance. Once inside there are just a few employees who check your tickets and then tell you on which floor your seats are.
From that moment on you are on your own and easily lost. We booked tickets for the balcony or boxes. Once we found the correct floor, there was nobody there to assist us. It took 15 minutes for us to find the correct balcony. Each floor is divided in a East and West side and the balconies on both sides have the same numbers. Obviously this is confusing for visitors. Even worse, the door of our balcony was locked and the door of the cloakroom too. It took another 10 minutes to find an employee to unlock the doors.
If done correctly, visitors should be escorted from each floor to their seats. But it is clearly visible that Teatro all Scala has decided to save on their employee costs.
During the intervals you can visit the foyer if you want to buy something to drink or eat. Don’t spend your money since this is a disappointment. Only food and drinks you will find here are straight from the trollies they use on airlines like for example pre packed sandwiches.
It became obvious that Teatro alla Scala is all about earning money and saving on costs. Even one simple piece of paper that displays the programme costs 10 Euro!
Our advice is to take your time before purchasing tickets and to decide if it is worthwhile spending a lot if money here?
Written February 8, 2020
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Pavlina Tarabova
Frankfurt, Germany2 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
With a great disappointment I have to share the experience with the La Scala customer approach.
I booked premium tickets for the box for March 2020. Due to the COVID-19 situation the performance was cancelled. Understandable.
We have asked for monetary refund as we did not plan visit any sooner. Since that request, a lengthy, extremely unprofessional process (if any) started.
Until this very day (December 2020) I have not received the refund.
I had to send over 40 follow up emails and received exactly 3 responses to resend my request. When I called the customer line, a lady said she is not able to help and simply hung up the phone on me.
As much as I understand the whole situation is difficult, the behavior of such a landmark cultural estate is unprecedented and great shame.
Whoever is responsible for customer care, shall question his position.
Due to this, we do not recommend to purchase any tickets in advance unless you are 100% sure the performance will take place. Otherwise be ready to lose your money.
In our case, to this day, the La Scala holds 500 EUR for performance which never happened and does not respond to our emails to process the refund.
I booked premium tickets for the box for March 2020. Due to the COVID-19 situation the performance was cancelled. Understandable.
We have asked for monetary refund as we did not plan visit any sooner. Since that request, a lengthy, extremely unprofessional process (if any) started.
Until this very day (December 2020) I have not received the refund.
I had to send over 40 follow up emails and received exactly 3 responses to resend my request. When I called the customer line, a lady said she is not able to help and simply hung up the phone on me.
As much as I understand the whole situation is difficult, the behavior of such a landmark cultural estate is unprecedented and great shame.
Whoever is responsible for customer care, shall question his position.
Due to this, we do not recommend to purchase any tickets in advance unless you are 100% sure the performance will take place. Otherwise be ready to lose your money.
In our case, to this day, the La Scala holds 500 EUR for performance which never happened and does not respond to our emails to process the refund.
Written December 10, 2020
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Roamer023
Atlanta, GA89 contributions
Sep 2021
Yes, La Scala is beautiful, and we're glad we got to see an opera there (well, part of an opera). We went in mid September 2021, and the day had been warm, but not hot. We were excited to see what some say is the most beautiful opera house in the world, and we paid top dollar for prime box seats.
However, we immediately noticed that our box was warm, not just a little, but a lot. This was in spite of the fact that they only sold 2 of the normal 4 seats in the box due to Covid (though I wouldn't pay good money for the back 2 seats since visibility is very poor from their perspective). My husband removed his jacket and I wished I had worn a sleeveless dress. We tried to make the best of it, but it was so hot that we were literally starting to drip with sweat (and the required covid mask made it even worse). It was extremely stuffy and unpleasant, especially in such a confined area and while dressed for an opera. At one point, I thought my husband was going to pass out. Therefore, we left after the first act. Before leaving the theater, we stepped onto the orchestra level and noticed that it was also warm, but not as hot as the boxes. This was very disappointing for our long awaited and quite expensive visit to a "world class" opera house.
The facility is beautiful, but if you go during the warmer months, dress for summer, get orchestra seats, bring a fan, and be prepared to perspire.
However, we immediately noticed that our box was warm, not just a little, but a lot. This was in spite of the fact that they only sold 2 of the normal 4 seats in the box due to Covid (though I wouldn't pay good money for the back 2 seats since visibility is very poor from their perspective). My husband removed his jacket and I wished I had worn a sleeveless dress. We tried to make the best of it, but it was so hot that we were literally starting to drip with sweat (and the required covid mask made it even worse). It was extremely stuffy and unpleasant, especially in such a confined area and while dressed for an opera. At one point, I thought my husband was going to pass out. Therefore, we left after the first act. Before leaving the theater, we stepped onto the orchestra level and noticed that it was also warm, but not as hot as the boxes. This was very disappointing for our long awaited and quite expensive visit to a "world class" opera house.
The facility is beautiful, but if you go during the warmer months, dress for summer, get orchestra seats, bring a fan, and be prepared to perspire.
Written September 21, 2021
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るるさん
Canberra, Australia27 contributions
Jan 2020
I booked a ticket in the last minute so it was my own fault, but I was disappointed to find the view was half-restricted when I was taken to my seat, paying over 200 Euro. I was feeling quite uncomfortable in the hard wooden chair in the box of 4 people, on the 2nd floor, for over 3 hours. I was not expecting that kind of seating. However, still, it was worth visiting. Next time, I will book earlier and try to get a better seat.
Written January 26, 2020
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Olga H
Brooklyn, NY9 contributions
Feb 2022
I had terrible experience last night visiting performance. I have visited opera theaters in Vienna, NY, Saint Petersburg and this was by far worst. I didn’t only felt safe but extremely devalued as customer. Because I had to buy tickets short time in advance (I had tickets for earlier dates but it was forfeited due to change of travel dates) I was only able to purchase galleria seating. We were cramped into tiny seats with no space between groups with people standing over us in poorly vented space. We had to come in through some sort of emergency exit and taken to our seats by elevator so we didn’t even see the theater which is part of the whole experience. We left in intermission and wouldn’t able even to leave through main entrance. Very disappointed
Written February 11, 2022
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FTLCruisers
Weston, FL366 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We took the official tour of La Scala and it was well worth the cost. We were able to visit the museum - not of great interest to us since we didn't know many of the performers featured there but still interesting. Our guide took us to the royal box (we all got to sit in it), several other smaller boxes, and the stage area where we learned how the mechanics of the stage work. They were setting up for a performance that evening so we could not go into the orchestra pit but were able to see it and also sit in some of the seats in the main part of the theater. Our guide gave us so much information during the tour about the history of the theater and previous owners of the boxes, how they move sets around, recommendations on how to pick the best seat locations if attending a performance. We definitely learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone wanting to visit this beautiful, historic theater.
Written April 9, 2023
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Tim W
Buffalo, NY126 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Have seen opera in a number of countries and the current staging of Puccini’s La Boheme was incredible. Theater is smaller than you would think so is intimate. Acoustics are excellent and the staff is friendly and accommodating.
Getting tickets take some planning, but well worth it if you are a fan of opera and want to see it at its absolute finest.
Getting tickets take some planning, but well worth it if you are a fan of opera and want to see it at its absolute finest.
Written March 19, 2023
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RjessMMM
Vancouver, WA561 contributions
Oct 2022
The history of the opera building is spectacular and legendary . The view from inside was amazing and awe inspiring. It is fairly pricey to do so however and while we were there they were testing the lights so there were times you could not see a whole lot. Also the orchestra was practicing and we were told not to record which is understandable. After awhile we were ushered into the museum. All in all for what were able to see and do, personally I don’t think it was worth the cost and time. Enjoy.
Written November 3, 2022
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theopao
Maroussi, Greece1,068 contributions
Jun 2022
One of the most famous Milan' s attractions. Try not to miss it. If you can book your ticket for an opera in advance (a couple of months before you visit Milan, when tickets are affordable). Worth to visit the museum and any of the events organized there.
Written June 27, 2022
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May S
Spanish Town, Jamaica25 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Spent 300 Euros each for a seat in a box to see The Marriage of Figaro tonight. 600 euros to not be able to see the stage!. Sat on stools in a box and could only see a small fraction of the right hand part stage if I craned my neck. The people behind could not see a thing. It is a disgrace that these seats are sold at all. We regularly visit theatres and. for example in the RSC in Stratford it is clearly stated when the view is restricted and the price is reduced. Furthermore the orchestra was louder than some of the singers and we could hardly hear them. The performance was also lack lustre and tedious. Some of the singers were just awful- sorry. We have visited the ROH many times, The Vienna Opera House, Prague Theatres, and we expected La Scala to be world class - but no. The ROH Covent Garden is a million times better in all ways and would never stage such a weak performance.. Never again to La Scala.
Written October 17, 2023
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Hi,
Am hoping to go to la scala and wondered is the matinee as good as going in the evening.
Written February 26, 2024
hi
you can visit Teatro alla Scala
For a visit to La Scala in Milan you can decide for a visit in total autonomy, or you can rely on a professional guide. If you prefer the latter option you can choose between the 3 visits that will be offered to you.
The guided tour of the theater
Starting from the entrance, we continue towards the royal loggia, the historic loggias with the possibility of going behind the scenes to admire the mechanism of the stage.
Duration: 45 minutes
Price: €25 per person
Number of participants: maximum 20 people
Written March 18, 2024
Hi Brian. I am trying tickets for a ballet in Scala in Milan. However, my phone number does not get verified, because I never receive the text message/code they sent. How did you pass this step? Thanks
Written December 4, 2023
Another user had the same issue. You dont actually need it verified. Just carry on and click continue ...
Written December 19, 2023
Is the process still the same to get gallery and discount tickets at La Scala as it has been in the past, or is it done electronically now?
Written November 11, 2023
I bought a ticket through the website, about 5 months before the show, and there was no discount.
Written May 7, 2024
A quelle régularité ont lieu les visites guidées en français durant la saison estivale ?
Written March 19, 2023
Bonjour,
Combien de temps se présenter avant une représentation à la scalla ?
Written March 8, 2023
We are going to be sat in Seconda Galleria, any advice with the dress code? Seen other mixed answers and not sure whether to go with smart casual e.g. shirt and suit trousers, or full suit jacket +tie attire. Thanks!
Written November 5, 2022
Smart casual is fine. You will see people in business suits and cocktail dresses but we also saw a few hipsters who were more casual. If you are going to a premiere it's a different story, people could be wearing tuxedoes and gowns.
I wore a long dress and my friend wore a dress shirt and dress pants but no tie.
Written November 5, 2022
Hi, my wife and I are attending La Scala for an evening performance in late October. We don’t have the best seats but we plan to dress up anyway, given the venue. My question being, can you be overdressed at La Scala (dark suit for myself, evening dress for my wife)??
Written October 17, 2022
Ciao a tutti! Come si vede il palcoscenico dal palco 6 in IV ordine i posti davanti?
Grazie mille
Written September 16, 2022
Desiree d
Arnhem, The Netherlands
What do you have to wear? Is a nice pair of trousers nice enough for a woman.
Written February 26, 2022
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