Opera & Concerts in Florence: 7 We Would Put the Money On

1.Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,692 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Our pick

Spend one hour with professional opera singers and a pianist inside Florence’s 1400 Santa Monaca Church. The program features familiar works by Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, Bellini, and Mascagni, with short pieces, a brief intermission, and a printed program. The intimate setting, old frescoes, and powerful acoustics make this a friendly first taste of Italian opera.

“Fantastic performance! Made our trip to Florence even more memorable! Very nice intimate gathering at a very historic church.”

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2.Florence Duomo, Baptistery & Opera Museum Audioguided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 607 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $65

Meet your Italian or English-speaking guide in Piazza di San Giovanni for a 1.5 to 3-hour visit to Florence’s Duomo complex. Explore the Baptistery and Opera del Duomo Museum with multilingual audio support and live commentary, then visit the cathedral, crypt, and optional Dome or Bell Tower climbs independently.

“Amazing tour!! I highly recommend to anyone visiting Florence!”

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3.Italian Opera Concert Ticket in Florence’s Santa Monaca Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 602 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36

At 9:15pm, enter Santa Monaca Church in Florence’s Oltrarno for a 70-minute concert of Italian opera arias. Professional singers and a pianist perform selections from La Traviata, Tosca, La Bohème, Madame Butterfly, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Barber of Seville. Arrive at 8:45pm, dress smart casual, and bring a light jacket in cooler months.

“I expected maybe one or two singers with a piano. Instead, this was a small orchestra with a conductor. The two singers were magnificent. Do not miss this beautiful evening of opera done absolutely right!”

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4.Heart of Florence: Dinner and Three Tenors Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 400 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Start with a fixed three-course Tuscan dinner and mineral water near Piazza della Signoria, then walk to Cattedrale dell’Immagine for a Three Tenors-style concert. Expect opera arias, Neapolitan songs, piano, and sometimes mandolin, double bass, and ballet dancers. Choose VIP, central, or back seating.

“I really enjoyed this experience I only have two things that didn’t sit right with me, firstly was the meal before hand which wasn’t below average my boyfriend didn’t eat the desert as it was some orange flavoured weird cake. Pasta portion was ridiculously small not more than a 6 bites. Starter was probably the best thing. So I would say not good value for money. The opera its self was great and the effort was great and would see them again but wouldn’t book with the meal. Also note if you don’t sit at the front you can’t hear as well.”

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5.Opera Concert Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 377 reviews · 1 hour · from $32Best value

At 9:15 p.m., professional opera singers and a pianist perform arias by Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and others inside Florence’s Santa Maria al Tempio. The singers and repertoire change by night. Expect a one-hour recital, fine acoustics, a frescoed setting, and occasional introductions to the music, with artists such as pianist Daria Aleshina appearing on some evenings.

“Magical! Bariton Romano Martinuzzi delivered breathtaking performance, his voice is just outstanding and together with pianist Daria Aleshina they made the evening unforgettable. In the small church with beautiful frescos and great acoustics it’s a music lover’s delight. Verdi, Puccini, Mozart & Rossini masterpieces. If you are looking for a beautiful night out this one hour concert in a small church will be a treat for you. Something to remember from amazing city of Florence.”

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6.Dinner and Concert with “Three Tenors”: A Real Italian Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 265 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Start at 6:30 pm in Piazza della Signoria for a three-course Tuscan dinner with water, then walk to Santo Stefano al Ponte for opera arias and Neapolitan songs performed by three singers with instrumentalists and occasional dancers. Reserved seating is included, but the exact section depends on your ticket option.

“Excellent food, wonderful performance. Extremely inconvenienced by unannounced venue move. Almost missed the performance. Extremely poor communications/ directions and zero assistance from contact #. Very very disappointed in Viator.”

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7.The Three Tenors in Concert Nessun Dorma

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 190 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Spend 90 minutes with three tenors performing famous arias from La Traviata, Rigoletto, and Tosca, plus O sole mio and Funiculì Funiculà. The concert begins at 8:30 pm at Auditorium Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio, or another announced venue if circumstances require. Expect assigned seating, live chamber music, and a smart-casual dress code.

“What an absolute incredible performance!! We loved the evening and the atmosphere, quality of the 3 tenors ! Being able to experience this In Firenze was just phenomenal. If you have the chance to book this we would highly recommend. The stripped down but have quality performances with no mikes just amazing acoustics in the venue was world class. Highly recommended!”

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