About this tour
Spend an evening in a 14th-century Florentine oratory listening to professional singers perform arias from Italy's most celebrated operas. This one-hour concert takes place in the intimate Santa Maria Vergine della Croce al Tempio, tucked in the city centre, where you'll hear extracts from Figaro, Tosca, Barber of Seville, Madama Butterfly, La Bohème, La Traviata and Turandot. It's an elegant prelude to dinner elsewhere in Florence.
Highlights
- Professional vocalists performing in a medieval oratory
- Seven iconic Italian operas represented in one programme
- Ornate 14th-century chapel setting in central Florence
- Sixty minutes of arias and orchestral accompaniment
- Compact enough to fit before a late meal
- Transit-friendly location with public transport nearby
What to expect
You'll be seated in the hushed chapel as singers move through well-known operatic moments. The space itself—all stone and age—amplifies the voices naturally. Don't expect full productions; instead, you're hearing the celebrated moments that define each opera, strung together as a greatest-hits evening. The musicians are trained professionals, so the standard is high. The whole thing moves briskly, leaving your evening open for dinner afterwards.
Good to know
Prams and strollers are welcome; small children sit on laps. The venue is accessible by public transport. Dress smartly but not formally—this is appreciative but relaxed.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.