Milan: Scala Theater and Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour

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Milan: Scala Theater and Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour

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Take a walking tour with a guide and visit Milan's Scala Theater and Duomo Cathedral. Admire the breathtaking architecture while learning about the history of these majestic buildings.

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Highlights

Listen to the engaging commentary on the majestic Cathedral and the Opera house
Get skip-the-line tickets with priority access to the Duomo
Take a guided tour to the Scala Opera Theatre
Wear the headsets to hear the guide better
Admire the stunning architecture and artistic prowess of Milan

Description

Visit the Scala Theater and Duomo Cathedral on a guided walking tour in Milan. Learn about these historical buildings while you explore, admiring architecture and discover many Spanish masterpieces. Explore and experience a piece of history that will take you back in time to witness the masterpieces created by geniuses including Toscanini to Barenboim. Then, discover one of the most iconic symbols of Milan, the Duomo, and marvel at its majesty. Learn the proud musical history that Milan has to offer and the artistic creativity that was born in this city, on a guided tour through one of the most famous Opera Houses in the world. La Scala Theatre, which was inaugurated in 1778, not only acts as a beacon of light for all Classical music lovers, but it also hosts a wide collection of set designs, costumes and musical instruments. Explore this breath-taking architectural wonder, while listening to the beautifully narrated stories and anecdotes from an expert English-speaking guide. Get the chance to immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of this marvelous theatre and fall in love with the neoclassical interior. Gaze at the breath-taking crystal chandelier, and maybe with a touch of good luck, get a chance to glimpse at the rehearsing artists. Afterward, head toward the gothic Cathedral, The Duomo, an iconic symbol of Milan. Skip the long lines and enjoy a guided tour of the inside. Experience the knowledge of art and history from your guide, and hear the stories of ancient rituals and curiosities about this imposing monument. Get the chance to inspect and admire the endless details of its façade and admire the statues, spires, and bizarre gargoyles. Look around at the decorations, the colorful stained-glass windows, that tireless craftsmen designed along the centuries. Hear the stories of the Holy Nail from Jesus' True Cross or the Sundial Trail and its zodiac signs.