Your experience
Step inside one of Venice’s most storied stages and discover a theatre shaped by music, fire, and rebirth.
Getting started
Arrive at Campo San Fantin, in front of the theatre, at least 15 minutes before departure. Show your printed or mobile voucher at the meeting point and exchange it for a regular ticket before the tour begins.
What to expect
Teatro La Fenice
Founded in 1792, Teatro La Fenice is one of Italy’s most celebrated opera houses, known for its elegant interiors, dramatic rebirths, and deep ties to composers like Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi.
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Magnificent interiors: Walk through richly decorated spaces of gold, stucco, and plush theatrical elegance that reflect Venice’s grand cultural history.
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A theatre that rose from the ashes: Hear how major fires reshaped the venue and why the phoenix became such a fitting symbol for this famous stage.
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Operatic legacy: Learn about the premieres and musical heritage that turned La Fenice into an essential stop for opera lovers and culture seekers alike.
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Multilingual guide: Follow along in English, Italian, French, or German, depending on your selected option.
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- Duration60 minutes
- CancellationFree cancellation
- Gain access to the legendary Fenice Theater, and learn about its glorious past and present on this 1-hour guided tour.
- Marvel at royal chandeliers and angelic frescoes at the home ground of world-famous Italian maestros like Rossini and Verdi.
- Take in the other elements of the theater’s lavish 18th-century architecture like the 166 boxes, plush red seating, and orchestra den.
- Choose from tour options with a guide speaking English, German, French, or Italian – the language of your choice!
- Fun Fact: ‘La Fenice’ literally translates to ‘the Phoenix’. The theater burned 3 times during its lifetime and rose from the ashes, just like a phoenix.
- 1-hr guided tour
- Skip-the-line theater entry
- English-, Italian-, French- or German-speaking guide \[as per option selected\]
- Opera performance tickets
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Getting there: La Fenice Theater, Campo San Fantin, Venice.
- Printed or mobile voucher
- Valid ID if requested at check-in
- This experience accommodates wheelchair users.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
- Tour is subject to artistic and technical rehearsals.
- Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 4 guests.
- Maximum group size is 20 guests.
- Children aged 0 to 5 join free.
