My wife and I attended the ballet performance of The Taming of the Shrew at Teatro Colon during a recent trip to Buenos Aires. We had standing room tickets on the 6th level behind the last row of seats. There was no problem seeing the stage. The music by the orchestra was outstanding. The architecture of the theater is spectacular. We were able to see the grandeur of the theater and experience a performance for only $1,400 pesos, which at the time of purchase was US$5.00. It was really special to get to see Teatro Colon.

Wow! How special to tour the interior of this theatre. It ended-up being a highlight of our time in Buenos Aires. We booked one of the English speaking tours on the website. (Note—we were glad to have done so in advance, as the tour was sold out day-of!). Our fellow tourists were from all around the world, which was really neat. The tour guide spoke English well and provided great insight into the architecture and history of the building. I thought the right amount of detail was highlighted—enough to be interesting and engaging, not so much that you got overwhelmed. The building is absolutely gorgeous; its stunningly ornate interior is a real tribute to opera and the arts. The tour included the beautiful lobby areas, which feature several kinds of marble, sculptures of famous composers, ornate stained glass ceilings, and several motifs in the decor devoted to composers. We also saw the gilded “hall of mirrors.” And we saw the gorgeous main auditorium, with its many levels of seating and exquisite main chandelier. While we were in the auditorium, we got to see the crew working on a set for a new opera that will soon premiere. The tour took about an hour and was well worth the time and cost. What a gorgeous building, full of life and art.

We wanted to see the theatre so badly that we took a tour in Spanish, even though only one of our group spoke Spanish. It was the only tour available on our last day in Buenos Aires. Jaime did a great job translating for us and the theater was beautiful. The guide was very gracious when she found out we were non-Spanish speakers and offered to answer any questions we had in English. There was even a rehersal going one that we got to see for a few minutes. Book ahead for an English tour and you won't be dissapointed.

Last week i visited the colons theater, as i took a step in i was absolutely mesmerized by the detailed architecture of the building , the history and the works of art. The theater architecture was stunning, with natural light that entered from every high ceiling and enormous galleries that reminded me a lot of Versalles. These galleries allowed visitors to easily navigate the exhibits and take their time exploring each one. Our tour guide, Antonella,was really friendly and knowledgeable.She was always willing to answer questions and provide additional information.Her tour was very informative and joyful,making it easy to learn and appreciate the history and significance of each work of art,like the names written in the ceiling of the theater or when we went to the presidential box.The tour had a duration of 50 minutes and the price depends on if you are Argentinian or not, for Argentinians it cost $5000 pesos and for foreigners $12000 pesos. Overall,this theater was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in art, history or culture.Whether you are passionate about art or you are willing to have a great weekend with your family and friends, this theater is definitely worth a visit!!!

I am Argentinian but I went to the english tour as I went with my english institute and I understood everything, the tour guide, called Antonella was Really good, she explained everything without leaving out details and answered question truthfully. the theater itself was mesmerizing, it had lots of gold decorations, real costumes on display, statues, and More, all of it was very well preserved. Besides, almost everything had a Purpose, for example, the velvet chair covers are used to make the place more acoustic. Adding to that, the building was fantastic, there Marble walls, the chandeliers, the stairs, and for me the most beautiful, the stained glass roofs. the Pricing for me was reasonable as I am an Argentinian and because I presented an ID was only 12 US$, but for foreign people it is 33US$, So it's not as affordable but I do not think it's that expensive either. the only thing i am a bit disappointed about was the duration, it was only 50 minutes and we could only see a little part of the museum, i would have liked to visit the backstage or other places that guest are not usually allowed. to sum up, I believe that It is a Museum you must visit if you are coming to Buenos Aires and It certainly left me wanting to watch a Performance there.

Have You ever visited a theatre which surprised you? Well, last saturday we visited the Colon theatre with my classmates and teachers for the first time. It exceeded my expectations. At first, I believe that the trip was going to be bored, but no, it was fascinating! The Girl that guide us told a briefly description about the place. She said that It was one of the most famous theatre of Argentina, and that It was founded in 1908. It is a crowded place, Many Famous People Like Mirta Legrand Cames Here to watch the orquest. The art of the windows is bright and ancient. It called my attention! Also, It is cheap. The entrance ticket only cost 5000$ Argentinian Pesos, and the tour is 50 fifty minutes long. It is a short and easy guide! I wont tell you what the Colon theatre looks like anymore, Because I dont want to spoil It! But Its for sure to say that your mouth is going to be open all the tour! It is a clean placf and it has many things that have been restored, but there are also many things like the principal paint of the room which painting in the roof is the original one. Also the wood of the floor too. They look ancient and magnificent, the feelings they created stayed with me for days afterwards. If you like guide tours, and if you're a curious person like me, Dont miss this!

Stunning building and incredible history with a great English speaking guide. We were also allowed to listen to the students rehearsing their end of term show which was magical. Strongly recommend but book through the official site as third party ones had massive mark ups

Don't even consider missing this tour. What an opulent opera house! Be prepared to be amazed at its history, art and craftsmanship. You will take tons of photos so have a charged phone or camera. This was my favorite tour in Buenos Aires. Loved all the details and stories.

Although a bit pricey, we did enjoy the tour. The theatre is beautiful, and makes for some great photos. What I don't like is typical of most South American websites: poorly run and outdated websites that make it difficult to purchase in advance online, and conflicting information. Internet information and locals would lead you to believe you can just show up an buy the tickets you want. That was not the case for us in early January. Tickets were selling out, and we could only get the tour at a time that was not ideal, and in Spanish (also not ideal). Overall, I'm glad we went.

The theatre is beautifully refurbished and maintained and the english tour is really worth doing if you have an interest in architecture. We were able to take a seat in one of the boxes when we were here. Price is very reasonable, we booked our tickets on-line a couple of weeks before our visit but many were buying tickets the day of.