Make sure to buy this instead of waiting in line at the Theatre! We entered right in the morning and we passed through essentially everyone else who had to buy their ticket. This includes an audio guide (based on availability) so go early and enjoy your time. This cost exactly the same (or less) than lining up, so it's worth getting.

The theatre was breathtaking! It took a minute to figure out how to get the audioguide to play on our phones (you listen through an app, you have to turn your phone off silent mode to hear the audio) and the app has to remain on screen while listening. The tour was enjoyable — one of the best sights of Venice!

This was one of the highlights of my trip to Venice. Ever since reading serial Venice author, Donna Leon’s first book, “Murder at La Fenice,” I have been intrigued by the glamorous opera house. The audio guide was excellent and provided interesting information about the building and the amazing Maria Callas. La Fenice is beautiful and a very worthwhile visit for anyone touring Venice.