Deirdre M.

Really great tour and such a beautiful theater. Bought tickets through their web site. Very easy and show up 15 min before assigned time. Make sure to get the language you speak for your tourney your tickets. Tour is 40-50 minutes. Perfect to see in that timeframe. Everyone enjoyed the tour but sorry but most did not give a small tip to the guide.

Zemin H.

The english guided tour is hard to book from their official online site. So my wife and I just went to the theater to try our luck second time this morning, we got our tickets over the ticket office. I had my doubt since I had been in couple of top opera houses in Vienna, but It was worth it. The internal decor is fine with baroque style since there are architect from France. The present Colón replaced an original theatre which opened in 1857. During the tour we had chance to hear female soprano rehearsal for 5 minutes which is huge bonus as I see it, then I could hear clearly pure and beautiful sound at back of the theater. I really wish I could have a chance to listen to a real opera here.

Andre B.

A MUST SEE! Thank you to our tour guide, Brenda, for providing us with all that knowledge about the theater! So much thought went into the building process for that theater. I will attach a few pictures, but hopefully not too many to spoil your experience. There are several tours in different languages throughout the day. Visa and Mastercard are preferred, however, American Express is accepted. The staff just has to manually type in the card number.

Rajiv K.

Phenomenal architecture and detailing. The tourist worth it. Lasts about an hour. You get a good history and peak into the extravagance of the place, and we even got to see some singers performing their examination in box seats! Totally worth it.

Andrea U.

We pulled up to the theater at 10 AM and there was a huge line outside. My husband got online and I walked inside and got on another line. I was able to purchase English tour tickets for a 50 minute tour at noon for $18 each. By the time we got back at noon, the line was out the door and down the block. There is a beautiful coffee shop, restaurant and gift shop here. I was able to find a special opera gift. It was listed in 1,000 places to see before you die, so here we are! The Teatro Colon is considered one of the best theaters in the world. It is acknowledged for its acoustics and the artistic value of its construction, it turned 100 years in 2008. This grand theater (circa 1908) known for acoustics hosts classical music, operas, ballets & tours. Camille, our guide whisked us through this enormous, ornate , air conditioned theater. She pointed out a lot of information we would have missed had we done this on our own..

Jeremy B.

The guided tour of Teatro Colon is definitely worth your time. It is one of the world's leading theaters with a rich history. The facility is stunningly preserved. If you are visiting other countries near Argentina, I recommend a tour of the Municipal Theater in Santiago, Chile. These two gorgeous theaters make a magnificent pair.

Costs $30,000 pesos or about $20 USD for a 55 minute tour. Our tour guide spoke excellent English and did a phenomenal job explaining the history of the theater, dating back to the early 1900s when Argentina was the third wealthiest country. The structure is impressive and has been masterfully maintained to reflect the original design and architecture. Definitely a must see if in Buenos Aires.

Jim R.

Such a spectacular place. We took the 3 pm tour (English) having purchased tickets online ahead of time. While they run around 30 tours a day, with 30-40 people per tour, it's a super popular activity so plan accordingly. The tour cost around $17 and last around 50 minutes which was the perfect amount of time to see the building and take plenty of pictures. Our English speaking guide Rosario did an excellent job explaining the history and highlighting the features of this impressive structure home to opera, symphony and ballet during the March-December season. After seeing it I can only imagine what a treat it would be to attend a performance in the building which seats around 2,500 plus offers 500 standing-room-only slots up in the upper reaches. Find an hour during your travels to see this place-it's truly one of a kind beautiful.

Tatiana S.

El Teatro Colón, uno de los teatros más prestigiosos del mundo, destaca por su acústica impecable y diseño en forma de herradura. Con capacidad para 2487 asientos y 1000 espacios de pie (indicados como sin numerar en los boletos), ofrece una experiencia única. Sin embargo, se recomienda evitar los lugares de pie debido a la duración de las funciones. Para disfrutar mejor, elija el parterre o los balcones centrales, desde el cuarto en adelante. Además, las visitas guiadas brindan una perspectiva exclusiva de la historia y operación del teatro.

Joseph S.

The Teatro Colón Theater is a gem! I highly recommend a visit here. We visited the Teatro in October 2024. We chose to see a musical performance rather than to take the tour due to limited time. I now wish that we had done both - seen the performance and done the tour. This place is that grand and ornate. No expense was spared when this building was designed and constructed. Marble, gilding, artwork, stained glass, there is everything to marvel at here. The staff members were all extremely courteous and helpful. Comfortable seating in the theater. Wonderful acoustics. Clean restroom facilities. I could go on and on about the Teatro Colón. Please visit here if you get the chance to do so while you are in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You will be very happy that you visited! And take lots of photos too.

Betty C.

This is a must see when you are in Buenos Aires. The building itself is from the early 1900s and was painstakingly redone in the last 10 years. The tours are about 160 pesos Argentinian and well worth it. They take you through all the waiting areas and common areas and into the theater itself. Supposedly some of the tours take you down into the wardrobe and costume areas as well if there are operas or things going on during that time frame. This is supposed to be and acoustically perfect, or nearly so, venue for hearing musical events. We can tell you that the ticket ordering and pick up process is that it is very slow and not very well-run. Even if you order tickets online if you get here past 1015 or 1030 in the morning you will be waiting a very long time in line to pick up the tickets.

Christie S.

When I lived in Argentina, a Porteno (local native) told me that I have not seen Buenos Aires until I've seen Teatro Colon. He was right!! Teatro Colon is ranked on par with the world's best opera houses such as Palais Garnier of Paris, Teatro Alla Scala of Milan, and the Vienna State House. Teatro Colon reflects the era in the early 1900s when Argentina used to be one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Old money, European immigration from France and Italy, and the ostentatious opulence that was once the Paris of Latin America before political corruption and dictatorship took over the country. The opera house is truly beautiful and grandiose! 7 stories, boxes, and a stage that permeates world class acoustics. Whether it's an opera or symphony show you want to watch, or take a tour of the opera house as a tourist, make sure you make a stop at Teatro Colon. My Argentine friend was right! You truly have not seen Buenos Aires until you've seen Teatro Colon.

Gail W.

This is a beautiful cultural site in Argentina. To start the outside of the theatre is impressive, however the inside is positively breathtaking. I saw an opera (Los Cuentos de Hoffmann) here and it was an amazing production with fantastic sets (with massive projections and a rotating stage), wonderful costumes, and talented performers. During my show I also got food during intermission (little sandwiches) and they were surprisingly really good. If you do get food or drinks I recommend going quickly to beat the lines.