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Teatro La Fenice

Teatro La Fenice in Venice, an opera house since 1792, embodies artistic excellence and old-world glamour. Skip the line for a journey into the world of opera, ballet, and theater. Combo tickets allow you to explore additional cultural landmarks in Venice.

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Teatro La Fenice Guide

Teatro La Fenice is a legendary Italian opera theater. It was built between 1790 and 1792 in Venice but suffered a major calamity when a fire caused significant damage to it in 1836. It was restored by architects Tommaso and Gian Battista Meduna, but centuries later, another fire engulfed the theater for good. Significant reconstruction was carried out, and the Teatro La Fenice opened again in December 2003. This guide provides further insight into the legendary Teatro La Fenice.
Teatro La Fenice is a popular attraction in Venice, attracting millions of visitors annually. There's a significant rush, but you can avoid the queues with skip-the-life tickets. It is one of the Teatro La Fenice ticket options at your disposal. You can also get a Venice full city pass, which provides access to many fascinating places in Venice, with Teatro La Fenice one of them.
Skip the line tickets to Teatro La Fenice provide direct entry to the opera theater. You can skip the queues at the gate and enter the historical location full of culture, history, and legends. Go with this ticket option if you're running short on time.

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Skip-the-line tickets to Teatro La Fenice are the best way to peacefully explore the legend and history of the Baroque Opera house with audio guides in Italian, English, German, French, and Spanish, you can explore the attraction on your own.
Venice is a dream destination for most tourists. Full of incredible history, beauty, and culture, Venice is a delight for everyone. You can explore the best of Venice with combo tickets, including Teatro La Fenice. Choose this ticket option if you want to explore Venice and have sufficient time on your hands.

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  • Full Venice City Pass: Museums + Churches
    Buy the Full Venice City Pass: Museums + Churches ticket to explore incredible museums and churches in Venice. The ticket provides free entry to Doge's Palace, Archaeological Museum, and Santa Maria Formosa church, to name a few. Each attraction has its own story and unique magnetism.
  • Venice Museums Pass with Fenice Theatre Tour
    History, culture, and architecture lovers can take the Venice Museums Pass with Fenice Theatre Tour. The ticket offers entry to the Doge's Palace and three Civic Museums on St. Mark's Square. You'll also visit three churches from the Chorus Circuit and finish your tour admiring the Italian Opera heritage at the Teatro La Fenice.   

If you are on a budget

Skip-the-line tickets are the perfect choice if you're on a budget but want to explore Teatro La Fenice. For just €12, you can directly enter the attraction and learn its amazing history with your audio guide.

If you are looking for an in-depth tour

Go with the Venice Museums Pass with Fenice Theater Tour if you want to dive deep into the history of Venice's museums and churches. With this ticket, you can enter Teatro La Fenice, Doge's Palace, three Civic Museums on St. Mark's Square, and three churches from the Chorus Circuit.

If you are looking to explore more in Venice

Venice is a gold mine for any tourist. Stunning museums and churches are spread across the city. With combo tickets, you can directly access Teatro La Fenice, Doge's Palace, Archaeological Museum, and Santa Maria Formosa church, to name a few.

Free Entry

Children up to six years of age can enter Teatro La Fenice free of cost. Students up to 26 years and senior citizens over 65 may get discounted tickets to the attraction.
What are the Teatro La Fenice opening hours?
The Teatro La Fenice is open every day from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
When is Teatro La Fenice closed?
Teatro La Fenice is open all days of the week, all year round. Any closure is extremely rare. Check the website before your visit.
What is the best time to visit Teatro La Fenice?
Early opening hours on weekdays are the best time to visit Teatro La Fenice. Weekend tours are generally crowded. For the best experience on your visit, go between 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
How long is a Teatro La Fenice tour?
A tour of Teatro La Fenice lasts for about 45 minutes. But you can easily spend 90 minutes exploring the legendary theater.
Where is Teatro La Fenice located?
Teatro La Fenice is located in the San Marco district of Venice. The official address is Teatro La Fenice, Campo San Fantin, 1965, San Marco, 30124, Venice.
How do I get to Teatro La Fenice?
The public boat or vaporetto is the best and quickest way to reach Teatro La Fenice. You can take Line 1 from Tronchetto or Line 2 from Piazzale Roma and get down at Rialto Bridge. 
Can I take the train to Teatro La Fenice?
If you are coming into Venice by train, the closest train station is Santa Lucia. However, you must take a Line 1 public boat to reach Teatro La Fenice.
Can I take the bus to Teatro La Fenice?
Two bus stations, People Mover and Venice Mestre in Venice are mostly connected by water. You can take public boats to Teatro La Fenice from both these stops.
Can I take a vaporetto to Teatro La Fenice?
Vaporetto or the public boat is the best way to travel to Teatro La Fenice. Lines 1 and 2 go to the theater and can be boarded from various landmarks in the city.
Is Teatro La Fenice wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All areas of Teatro La Fenice are wheelchair accessible. The car park, seating area, and toilets have also been designed keeping people with mobility issues in mind.
Is a storage facility available at Teatro La Fenice?
No. Storage facilities are unavailable at Teatro La Fenice.
Is photography permitted at Teatro La Fenice?
Yes. Photography for personal use is permitted at Teatro La Fenice. However, it is prohibited during rehearsals, weddings, or Carnival dress photoshoots.
Are outside food and drinks permitted inside Teatro La Fenice?
No. Food and drinks are prohibited inside Teatro La Fenice.
What are my dining options at Teatro La Fenice?
The Fenice Cafeteria inside Teatro La Fenice serves a wide selection of products and drinks. It is open from 10 AM to 4 PM from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays. A few nearby restaurants you can visit include Gio's Restaurant & Terrace and Restaurant La Caravella.
Are return transfers included in my Teatro La Fenice tickets?
No. Return transfers are not included in your Teatro La Fenice tickets.
Is there a dress code for visiting Teatro La Fenice?
Yes. You need to follow a strict dress code to visit Teatro La Fenice. If you're visiting on the season's opening night, a black tie is recommended for men. For other premier nights, ladies can wear formal, and males can wear suits and ties. Button-downs, shirts, and jeans are allowed on any other evening. The dress code is even more relaxed for afternoon performances. You can come in smart-casuals but ensure you're not wearing shorts or sleeveless T-shirts.
Being an important landmark in Venice, Teatro La Fenice has many attractions within its premises that will leave you mesmerized. Let's look at all the areas you must explore at Teatro La Fenice.

Royal Box

As the name suggests, the Royal Box was where people with the highest honor used to sit and watch opera in Teatro La Fenice. It was decorated with different kinds of paintings on the side walls in gold. Years have passed but the Royal Box is the best seat in this theater.

Apollonian Halls

Named after the Greek god Apollo, a patron of arts and music, the Apollinee Halls are mostly used during intervals. They had been destroyed in the fire of 1996 and were rebuilt after rigorous reconstruction work. The main door symbolizes the sun above, while the walls are decorated with stuccos, marble frames, and cornices.

Hall Theatre

Also known as the Great Hall, the Hall Theatre makes up the first level of Teatro La Fenice. Decorated with gold leaf paintings and intricate design patterns, the Hall Theatre serves as the venue for private concerts, weddings, shows, and other events. It can accommodate around 1,100 people.

Foyer

The main entrance of Teatro La Fenice leads to the Foyer, which is stunningly designed. It is one of the only originally designed structures of the building that has been untouched by the fires that damaged different parts of the opera house. Engineer Eugenio Miozzi made the Foyer strong enough to withstand the collapse of floors and walls close to the staircase.
Venice is among the most beautiful cities in the world. Every corner has a history, and there is a landmark at every turn here. Witness the beauty of Venice with your own eyes through these must-visit attractions in the city.

Venice Water Bus

Also known as Vaporetto, this water bus service connects different parts of Venice and nearby islands like Lido, Burano, and Murano. It is the quickest way to reach any destination in Venice, as it has 19 different lines running 24 hours. Ride the Venetian Vaporetto and explore the city as the locals do with Venice Water Bus tickets.

Venice Gondola Rides

This Venetian rowing boat is famous across Venice for its beautiful structure. Movies popularized the Gondolas, and they are just as grand as depicted. It might be more expensive than the water bus, but it offers picturesque city views. When you're here, make sure to go on Venice Gondola Rides and enjoy the experience.

Peggy Guggenheim Museum

Once the residence of American art collector and socialite Peggy Guggenheim, the museum is one of the most visited attractions in Venice. It is home to works of renowned Italian and American artists across different genres, including Cubism, Modernism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. If you're an art lover, get Peggy Guggenheim Museum tickets as soon as you land in Venice.

Doge Palace

The Doge's Palace dates back to the 14th century, being the primary residence of the Doge of Venice. Today, it is a museum that has 1.4 million visitors annually. Built in the Venetian Gothic style of architecture, the palace is a remarkable structure that adds to the beauty of Venice. On your visit to the city, add this attraction to your itinerary by getting Doge Palace tickets for a stroll through history.

St. Mark's Basilica

With a history dating back to 829, St. Mark's Basilica is an important cathedral in Venice that is home to the relics of Saint Mark. The cathedral is built in Gothic architecture, decorated with statues, columns, marble, spandrels, and sculptures. Take a tour of St. Mark's Basilica with St. Mark’s Basilica tickets and enjoy its beautiful structure.

Are Teatro La Fenice tickets available online now?

Yes. Teatro La Fenice tickets are available online.

What are the different types of Teatro La Fenice tickets and tours?

You can buy skip-the-line tickets to Teatro La Fenice, Full Venice City Pass, and Venice Museums Pass. With skip-the-line tickets, you can quickly enter the attraction and get an audio guide to learn its history. Combo tickets provide access to multiple museums and churches of your choice.

Is skip-the-line entry included in my Teatro La Fenice tickets?

Yes. Skip-the-line entry is included in your Teatro La Fenice tickets. It saves time and allows you to explore the attraction independently, aided by an audio guide.

Are guided Teatro La Fenice tours available?

Yes. Teatro La Fenice tours are available. You can choose a dedicated guided tour of the attraction or get a Venice pass. The latter provides entry to Venice's best museums and churches, along with guided Teatro La Fenice tours.

What are Teatro La Fenice timings?

The Teatro La Fenice opening hours are between 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM from Monday to Sunday.

How do I get to Teatro La Fenice?

The best way to reach Teatro La Fenice in Venice is through public boats or vaporetti.
Vaporetto
This is the most convenient form of transport in the city. Take line 1 from Tronchetto or line 2 from Piazzale Roma and get down at Rialto Bridge. The venue is close to there.
Train
If you are coming in by train, you will reach Santa Lucia, the closest station. From there you must take line 1 of the vaporetto network.

What is the best time to visit Teatro La Fenice?

Teatro La Fenice looks best on the season's opening night or premier nights.

Is Teatro La Fenice wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The premises of Teatro La Fenice is wheelchair accessible.

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