Teatro La Fenice Guide: Tickets, Hours & Pass Compatibility
Representative image of an ornate opera house interior — not necessarily a photograph of the actual Teatro La Fenice.
45 min - 1 h
Historic Opera House (Self-Guided Visit)
Built 1792; rebuilt after fires in 1836 and 1996
Campo San Fantin, 1965, 30124 Venezia, Italy
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€12.00
€9.00
Generally daily 09:30-18:00 — can vary for rehearsals/performances; check current hours before visiting.
No reservation required for individual visitors.
| Self-guided visit | Daily | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Self-guided visit of the theatre with an audio guide (available in 10 languages) included in the ticket price; an ID is held as deposit for the physical audio-guide unit. Includes access to the on-site Maria Callas exhibition. This is a different product from a live performance ticket.
| Ticket Type | Price | What It Covers | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard adult self-guided visit | €12.00 | Auditorium + Maria Callas exhibition, audio guide included | Not required |
| Reduced (65+) | €9.00 | Same as above | Not required |
| Student (7-26) | €7.00 | Same as above | Not required |
| Venezia Unica '+ FENICE' add-on | ~€11.00 extra | Guided tour with audio guide | With Venezia Unica City Pass purchase |
Ticket Options
€12.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & Visitor Introduction
Teatro La Fenice is one of Italy's most famous opera houses. On days without rehearsals or performances, it opens for a self-guided visit with an included audio guide, letting visitors see the auditorium and a Maria Callas exhibition without attending a show.
The self-guided visit is EUR 12.00 adult / EUR 9.00 reduced (65+) / EUR 7.00 (students 7-26); under-6s are free, and family passes range from EUR 25.00 (1 child) to EUR 40.00 (4 children). No reservation is required, and an ID is held as deposit for the physical audio-guide unit.
The theatre is generally open for visits daily from 09:30 to 18:00, though the official site itself notes the schedule can vary for artistic or technical reasons — always check current hours before visiting, since this is a working theatre, not a museum with a fixed daily schedule.
History & Significance
La Fenice ("The Phoenix") opened in 1792 and earned its name after literally rising from the ashes twice — rebuilt after a fire in 1836, and again after a devastating 1996 arson fire that gutted the historic building.
The theatre has hosted world premieres by Rossini, Bellini, and Verdi, and remains one of the most storied opera houses in Italy.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Auditorium
The ornate gold-and-red horseshoe-shaped auditorium, rebuilt to its historic design after the 1996 fire.
Included Audio Guide
A self-guided visit with an audio guide in 10 languages, included in the ticket price.
Maria Callas Exhibition
An on-site exhibition dedicated to the legendary soprano, included in the same visit.
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Pass Compatibility
Compare Venice PassesTeatro La Fenice is not included in either base Venezia Unica City Pass tier, but both tiers offer an optional '+ FENICE' variant that adds a guided La Fenice tour with audio guide for roughly an extra EUR 11.00. It's not part of the MUVE Museum Pass (a different product from the civic-museum network) and not part of the Chorus Pass (which covers churches, not theatres). Its status on Turbopass Venice is unknown.
Venezia Unica SAN MARCO City Pass
Optional (selectable attraction). Counts as one of your chosen attractions. Available as a '+ FENICE' add-on tier for approximately EUR 11.00 more than the base San Marco City Pass.
Venezia Unica ALL VENICE City Pass
Optional (selectable attraction). Counts as one of your chosen attractions. Available as a '+ FENICE' add-on tier for approximately EUR 11.00 more than the base All Venice City Pass.
Chorus Pass
Not included.
Venice City Pass
Not confirmed by the provider. Not mentioned in Turbopass's own published inclusion list; not confirmed either way.
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