When I realized Teatro Massimo was only a 10 minute walk from our hotel, I went on their website and discovered Rigoletto was playing the evening we were arriving from Rome. I was able to book 2 tickets and pick them up that evening. The...More

We were lucky enough to arrange a tour within an hour of arriving! The Italian/English speaking guide was very informative, but unfortunately once in the main theatre all the lights were off, making it very difficult to see where we were going never mind being...More

It's a beautiful building and I'm glad I saw it and took the tour but there really wasn't much to the tour other than walking through the building.

Well worth the small price of admission to see this beautiful opera house that is still in use today.

We went here to experience our first ever opera! The Massimo is wonderful in its old splendour. Great sound and space. In some reviews we read, people were suggesting to choose your box carefully as some offer better views than others. Seats were limited when...More

A fantastic night at the opera.. Cocktails outside prior to the show. The theatre has many boxes, we shared one for a fabulous experience. Although restored... outside the main auditorium are signs of water damage, but a grand building with excellent performers...full of locals who...More

We booked the tour which was not expensive since it was only about 30 minutes (you can book this directly at the theatre and do not need to book through a tour group). It's a beautiful theatre both inside and out and well worth the...More