VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular opera & classical concerts in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
Skip the line at Venice’s La Fenice Opera House with a 7-language audio guide. See rooms, architecture, and opera history fast.
Most Popular“Could sit here for hours. It’s so beautiful, I lack words describing it.”
Baroque strings in the Church of San Vidal. A 90-minute Venice concert by Interpreti Veneziani with Vivaldi plus optional CD.
“the place and the concert were amazing. We loved it and highly recommended”
A Vivaldi Four Seasons concert with I Musici Veneziani in Venice’s ornate Salone Capitolare, with period costumes and baroque extras.
“This is for tourists, and is a pleasant thing to do, but for musical purists, it's really a bit of a mish mash. The violin soloist was talented. The soprano's voice seemed a bit tired but she was a nice performer. Seating is in rows and on the flat. You pay extra to be near…”
Musica a Palazzo stages traveling opera in Venice’s Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto, moving salon to salon with an included drink.
“Attending this opera was one of the highlights of our three-week vacation in Europe. The setting, the music were extraordinary - a not to be missed experience!”
Venice’s Scuola Grande San Teodoro hosts I Musici Veneziani’s Vivaldi and tenor arias in an intimate, costumed baroque concert.
“Fantastic evening. Musicians and tenors wete amazing in a fantastic setting. Would definitely recommend this experience”
Explore Teatro La Fenice on a 1-hour English guided tour: opulent rooms, royal box views, opera history, and today’s premieres in Venice.
“Tour was great. Lady was very good. Got to see some rehearsals so glad we did a tour”
A 90-minute baroque concert by Interpreti Veneziani in Venice’s San Vidal, with open seating, superb acoustics, and included music.
“A great concert with top level musicians. Me and my wife were totally blown away by their performance. I cannot recommend it enough. They not only perform but also live it. Well done. Thank you for sharing your talent and passion with us.”
An intimate hour of opera arias in Venice’s St. Mark Square Prisons, with top voices and piano in Casanova’s palace. From $46.
“Enjoyed every minute of this wonderful performance, great singers and the pianist. Recommend highly to all opera lovers.”
One-hour English tour at Teatro La Fenice in Venice with a local guide and ticket included, plus the phoenix story of two fires.
“Nicole our guide was fabulous. So knowledgeable and went at an easy pace. The building is spectacular absolutely recommend. Need to return when there is a performance on. Great activity and not full of tourists in a rush.”
A one-hour Venice classical music concert at Palazzo Pisani-Revedin, combining art-space calm with practical logistics like pickup and mobile tickets.
“Das Konzert hat gar nicht stattgefunden - ich kann also nur den Vermittler Viator bewerten. Gaaaanz schlechte Kommunikation. Kein Geld zurück! Betrugsverdacht!”
A 1.5-hour Vivaldi-centered baroque concert in Venice’s historic Pietà church, with strict rules and world-class acoustics.
“the seating”
Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Venice’s Chiesa di San Vidal, then visit the Museo della Musica for free with your ticket.
“The music was absolutely phenomenal. The musicians were amazing professionals with breathtaking skills. Our name was on the list and it was easy to get in. There were no assigned seats, but rather we were seated by staff based on how many in our group. Would 100% recommend this and everyone should go. I will…”
Eat organic Venetian cicchetti, sip wine, and listen to world-class live jazz at Laguna Libre on the Cannaregio canal.
“מוסיקה טובה. אווירה ודרות טובים האוכל פחות טוב. קוקקטלים טובים”
Evening Interpreti Veneziani baroque concert in San Vidal, plus Music Museum entry at San Maurizio. Hear Vivaldi and Mozart live.
“The venue of the concert was very beautiful, and the musicians performed with real passion and theatricity. A very pleasant evening of Italian classical music, including Vivaldi's Four Seasons. The Music Museum was located close by to the concert venue and was interesting, but could be given a miss.”
A 1.5-hour baroque concert in Venice’s Santa Maria della Pietà, spotlighting Vivaldi and his era. Wheelchair accessible.
“It was amazing to hear Vivaldi in the church where he actually performed. The music was absolutely splendid. Well worth it!!”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
