Rome

Open Air Opera Concert

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1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Treat yourself to an open-air opera concert at Rome’s Terrazza Borromini, an exclusive rooftop area that overlooks vibrant Piazza Navona. As music from the operas of Puccini, Rossini, and Verdi ring in your ears, you’ll savor an aperitivo and gaze out over the Italian capital. Your ticket also includes access to La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty) terrace, where some scenes from the Oscar-winning movie were filmed.

Spend an evening on a rooftop terrace by Piazza Navona, listening to opera
Sip on a drink of your choice: prosecco, red wine, or an alcohol-free option
Snack on Italian cheese as part of your aperitivo while the opera music plays
Head up to La Grande Bellezza terrace for impressive views of Rome

What's Included

Aperitif: Prosecco, red wine or non-alcoholic drink, taste of Italian cheeses with honey and marmalade, selection of Italian salami.
Opera Concert
Musical presentation in English
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages

CD (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Start time

05:30 PM

What To Expect

Terrazza Borromini

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
In case of bad weather, the concert will be performed in the Innocenzo X Hall
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Photos are allowed during the concert without flash, and video is allowed during the tour only
Recommended dress code is formal, but not required

Near public transportation
Your tickets will be held at the box office (opens 15 minutes before the concert) for collection on the day of the performance
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

86 reviews

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Operatic treat enjoyable for all

Pierre_F, Oct 2023

It was like having singers in your own living room; there were 14 persons (7 tables). The soprano and the tenor were very good, so was the pianist. They sang some of the "greatest hits" of Italian composers (Leoncavallo, Puccini, Verdi, Bellini). We are opera lovers and we enjoyed the performance, but you don't need to be a specialist to appreciate: before each piece, there was a short explanation of the upcoming song. Being so close to the artists is very special. It creates a strong bond between the signers and the spectators. In addition to the excellent show, there was some food and some wine. The location is great. The room is overlooking Piazza Navona.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Pierre thank you for your review and your lovely words . I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed our event Opera dinner at Palazzo Pamphilj in Navona Square! It was a pleasure for me to meet you and sing for you! Also the other musicians wish to say thank you for your kindness. Look forward to meeting you next time you will be in Rome! A presto! Paola

Piazza Navona rooftop Open Air Opera

Joseph_R, Sep 2023

Beautiful night. Highly recommended. Overlooking Piazza Navona. Then treated with a 360 view ofRome from the roof at sunset!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Joseph, Thank you very much for your review! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us! Look forward to the next time we can get together! A presto! Un caro saluto Paola

Nice but not worth it

Ani_G, Sep 2023

Talented singers. Short performance though with sub par appetizers. Geriatric crowd. It was a nice experience but my table did not even have a view off the rooftop.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Dear Ani, Thank you for appreciating our lyrical performance The duration of the show, from the admission time (5 p.m)where our guests can take beautiful photos and admire the breathtaking view from the exclusive terrace overlooking Piazza Navona, to the end, lasts approximately 95 minutes. After the appetizer and the concert, we also offer our guests the opportunity to visit the second Rooftop, with a stunning view of the entire city. Regarding the food and wines, we are sorry they did not meet your taste, but they represent Italian excellence, carefully selected among the best and purchased from the finest producers. They are certainly among the strengths of our experience. As for the age of our audience we are honored to have representatives of all ages and we sincerely disagree with your unkind words towards older individuals Best regards Paola Alonzi

Fantastic!

Solveiga_O, Sep 2023

All about this entertainment was excellent: place, view from the terrace, snacks and wine! And, of course, music, opera singers! We spent a fantastic evening.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Dear Solveiga, Thank you very much for all of your lovely words I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us as much as you did ! It was a pleasure for me to meet you and sing for you! Look forward to meeting you next time you will be in Rome! Un abbraccio grande Paola

Definitely a MUST while in Rome!

JJ_L, Aug 2023

What an incredible experience! The evening was hot, beautiful blue skies and the antipasti was perfect. The staff were friendly and gave so much information about each song. I couldn’t recommend this enough. I would suggest dressing up as this adds to the mood.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you very much for all of your lovely words We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us! It was a pleasure to meet you! Look forward to meeting you next time you will be in Rome! A presto! Paola

The experience was...

Alexei_D, Jul 2023

The experience was amazing and a lot of fun. Singers were interacting with the audience and it made it very personal and cozy. Free wine and champaigne goes very well with opera.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Alexei, Thank you very much for your kind words I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us! I hope that your next trip to Rome is soon so that I may enjoy your company again! Look forward to the next time we can get together! A presto! Paola

Beautiful voices!

Janelle_K, Jul 2023

A wonderful intimate experience with very talented artists. We have never been to the opera. We are so glad we booked this experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Janelle, Thank you very much for your lovely words! I'm so happy to hear that our event was your first experience with Opera and that you enjoyed it! It was a pleasure for me to meet you and to sing for you! Look forward to meeting you next time you will be in Rome! A presto! Paola

A Night We Won’t Soon. Forget!

Jen_M, May 2023

My husband, our two college-aged teens, and myself couldn’t stop talking about this unique experience! This was the most intimate performance any of us had experienced, and the scenery, well imagine being perched atop one of the most famous Piazzas in Rome, Piazza Navona, while listening to some of the World’s greatest Roman Opera pieces off all time! Great service, light fare, a small audience, very engaged, and a very interactive show. SPOILER ALERT: LOVED the toast at the end! Also loved getting a quick VIP look at the rooftop garden patio and bar with 360 degree panoramic views, stunning!! Great job! Thank you so much for the opportunity to create this memory for our family!

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Jen Receiving your review was the highlight of my day! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us as much ad you did! Thank you for all of your lovely words!!! It was a pleasure for me to meet you and to sing for you!! Your kids are amazing!!! I hope that your next trip to Rome is soon so that I may enjoy your company again. Look forward to meeting you soon! Un abbraccio grande Paola

Amazing performance

Kimberly_M, May 2023

This was a highlight of our trip. The singers were so beautiful and the atmosphere made it all the more special. I really enjoyed the explanation of each song before they performed.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Kimberly, thank you very much for your kindness. I'm so happy to hear that you loved your evening with us!! It was a joy for me to meet you and to sing for you!!! Look forward to meeting you next time you will be in Rome! A presto! Un abbraccio Paola

we´ll be back ... !

Bruno_L, Apr 2023

Once again we had the most wonderful and memorable evening on the rooftop terrasse overseeing Piazza Navona .... it was the second time we had this wonderfull experience and we will be back for more.... we were so well intertained and Paola is just amazing. The setting was both cosy and fantastic... we hope you have a fantastic season 2023 and we are already looking forward to seing you and enjoying your beautiful voice again next year... this is now a MUST when we are in Rome !

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Bruno, Receiving your review was the highlight of my day! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us as much ad you did! Thank you for all of your lovely words and for your friendship!! It was a pleasure for me to meet you and to sing for you again !!! I hope this year passes soon so that I may enjoy your company again!! Look forward to be with you! Un abbraccio grande to you and your wife ! Paola

Must See!

Irwin_J, Oct 2022

This Open Air Opera Concert was the highlight of our trip to Rome! The beautiful patio had stunning views, the food and wine was excellent! But the two Opera singers were phenomenal! Truly an amazing experience for Opera lovers!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Dear Irwin thank you very much for your lovely words!!! I 'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us! It was a pleasure for me to meet you and to sing for you!! Look forward to the next time we can get together! Un abbraccio grande Paola

Although the actual...

maria_g, Sep 2022

Although the actual singing was amazing. I was sat behind the singers which was disappointing. Also, myself as well as others near me we're not given wine the same as the others. Paid a lot of money. Expected better

A great experience

Dawn_C, Jun 2022

The concert itself was a lovely experience and the singers were great. Very welcoming and skilful. My friend isn’t a huge fan of opera but she was really impressed and enjoyed it. We had 2 glasses of wine and a glass of Prosecco for the final toast. We then went to the rooftop bar but had to leave after a few minutes as pre booked for another party. It then got confusing on what happened next and seemed to end abruptly. The man told us to follow him downstairs but then disappeared. Guests were just walking the corridors confused as we all still had a drink in hand. It didn’t take away from the experience but just ended strangely.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Dawn, I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us and that your friend loved her first time at the Opera. It was a pleasure for me to meet you and to sing for you! About the final part of the event I would like to give you more info We offer our guests the opportunity to visit the La Grande Bellezza Rooftop after the concert which has a 360 ° view of Rome Our guests can stay there to take photos and enjoy the view for a maximum of 10/15 minutes because the Terrace is a cocktail bar so it is occupied by customers who reserved the space. After this time we need to leave the Terrace. We offer our guests the opportunity to visit the La Grande Bellezza Rooftop after the concert which has a 360 ° view of Rome Our guests can stay there to take pictures and enjoy the view for a maximum of 5/10 minutes because the Terrace is a cocktail bar so it is occupied by customers After this time we have to leave the Terrace If any of our customers want to stay on the Rooftop after this time, they can ask the staff if there are seats available. Look forward to seeing you next time you will be in Rome! Paola

Wonderful event for a special event

Holger_S, Jun 2022

Wonderful and very special location in the heart of Rome. Very empathetic and excellent presentation of several songs from different Italien Operas by two wonderful and wellknown Opera singers.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Holger thank you very much for your kind words. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! It was a pleasure to meet you! Look forward to meeting you next time you will be in Rome! Paola

beautiful, romantic and lovely experience

Bruno_L, Apr 2022

what a lovely experience - the weather was perfect - and the setting was just perfect and romantic - there was room for about 20 people on the terrasse and that made it a very intimate and romantic experience... the performers were very good and for a moment I forgot all about place and time ( which may sound impossible when in Rome) and what a sight from the terrasse where the show was performed and an even more fantastic sight from the terrasse "la grande bellezza" which we were shown after the show.... We were there with my brother and his wife and they are going to Rome in a month again - and they want to go to this show again.... And Viator has a quick, personal, pleasant and efficient customer service - very recommendable

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Dear Bruno, thank you very much for your review and for your lovely words. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us! It was a pleasure to meet you and your family and to sing for you! Can't wait to be with you next time you will be in Rome! Un caro saluto Paola

Opera Fantastico

John_C, Dec 2021

Such a fantastic evening. A great introduction. To a few amazing Arias. Loved it. Fantastic location, well worth your time.

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Dear John, Thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you at our event!!! Look forward to meeting you next time you will be in Rome!! Un caro saluto Paola

Must Do in Rome

jonathan_c, Sep 2019

Perfect Romantic evening with good food company and wonderful music . The views are spectacular!! Small group of people so you are close to the Opera singers .

Open air opera concert in Rome

michele_h, Jul 2018

Fabulous, perfect setting, wonderful singers, not too long. The bar overlooking Rome where we had drinks afterwards was fantastic, what a view! We went in July, so it was very hot, you need to request a table in the shade.

This was definitely one of my...

Laura_D, Jun 2018

This was definitely one of my favorite experiences of Rome I will always remember. A small group in an elegant setting with a gorgeous view of Piazza Navona. The two singers well expressed the passion and intensity of Italian opera. And of course everything goes better with wine and prosciutto. Even my daughter who is not an opera fan was very taken with this great sampling from the greatest IIalian opera composers. It was topped off with a visit to the rooftop bar with a beautiful 360 view of Rome resulting in some of my best pictures. Don't miss this taste of the musical essence of Roman culture!!

Moment magique, à faire...

Fabian_G, May 2022

Moment magique, à faire absolument ! Les chanteurs sont excellents, chaleureux et avenants, et le cadre est extraordinaire.

Response from Host, May 2022

Dear Fabian, Thank you very much for your rewiew. It was a pleasure to have you at our event!! I hope that your next trip to Rome is soon so that we may enjoy your company again! A presto! Paola