MUSIC TOURS & EXPERIENCES

15 Music Tours & Experiences Worth Flying For

40 nights of music  ·  seats from $12

Small rooms sell out first and the famous ones sell out earliest of all. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each seat costs and how they differ.

Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket - Check in below the sails
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Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

1.Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,312 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Our pick

Walk beneath Sydney Opera House’s famous sails, enter its foyers and theaters, and hear the dramatic story behind Jørn Utzon’s design. Guides such as Peter, Laura, Immy, and Daryl bring the building to life with clear stories, humor, and practical detail. Rehearsals may be taking place, adding a welcome glimpse of the venue at work.

“The knowledge from tour guide Laura was excellent, would recommend as a magnificent building to visit.”

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Liverpool: City & Beatles Tour with Live Guide & Live Music - Starting at the Royal Albert Dock
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Liverpool: City & Beatles Tour with Live Guide & Live Music

2.Liverpool: City & Beatles Tour with Live Guide & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,944 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Join Liverpool City Sights at Gower Street for a 90-minute City and Beatles bus tour. Expect live commentary, Beatles songs, photo stops at Penny Lane and Strawberry Field, childhood homes, the River Mersey, and Liverpool’s cathedrals. Guides such as Damion, Jimmy, Jen, Chris, and Tommy bring plenty of local character.

“Great guide, knowledgable and helpful. Really good fun, highly recommended.”

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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at the Welcome Centre
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

3.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,770 reviews · from $34

Spend one hour inside the Sydney Opera House with a guide such as Sheila, Laura, or Peter, whose architectural background adds useful context. See two performance spaces, walk elegant foyers, inspect the shell tiles, and learn how the building came together. Expect about 300 stairs, a 35-person maximum, and optional dining afterward.

“This is a must! Such a wonderful tour with fascinating information on the history of the Opera House to present day.”

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Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting - Starting at Cálem beside the Douro
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Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

4.Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,530 reviews · 1h 15m · from $33

Meet at Cálem for a 30-minute English tour of the cellars, followed by two port tastings and a 45-minute Fado performance. You’ll sample white port and special reserve port while male and female singers perform with Portuguese and classical guitars. Guides such as Nikita and Felipe are praised for lively explanations, though large groups can make listening harder.

“Very interesting tour and we learned a lot about the port making process - perfect for novices!”

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Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour - Starting in the grand foyer
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Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

5.Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,573 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Spend about 40 minutes inside Palermo’s Teatro Massimo with a live guide in English, Italian, French, Spanish, or German. See the bronze-lit foyer, gilded auditorium, royal box, Pompeian Rooms, Coat of Arms, and possibly a rehearsal. The route can be brisk, and stage access depends on theater activity.

“Plenty of time to take pictures. Get good history about the opera house and the function of the rooms. Smooth tour overall. Just go to the ticket desk and tell them you already booked and then join the next english tour”

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Budapest: Opera House Guided Tour - Entering through the grand staircase
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Budapest: Opera House Guided Tour

6.Opera House Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,533 reviews · 1 hour · from $33

Spend 60 minutes inside Budapest’s Hungarian State Opera House with a live guide in English, German, Spanish, Italian, or French. See the grand staircase, ornate auditorium, frescoes, and restored interiors, then hear a brief live opera performance. The tour begins inside the Opera House and costs $33 per person.

“The Opera House was stunning, staff and guides were professional and friendly. Tours operate in multiple languages. The tour spends enough time in each room to learn about the history and construction, and to take some great photos. The tour ended with a mini concert in the grand staircase — a small consolation if you’re unable to snag tickets to their many sold out shows.”

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Lisbon: Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner - Meeting at Rossio before the old-city walk
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Lisbon: Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner

7.Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 970 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Meet at Lisbon Destination Hostel in Rossio, then walk through Mouraria and Alfama with an English-speaking guide such as Miguel or Catalina. Expect steep hills, old lanes, viewpoints, a set Portuguese dinner, one drink, and live Fado in a traditional house. The four-hour evening suits visitors who want history, food, and music together.

“Miguel was very personable. Five stars for him all the way. Fado was fantastic. Thank you.”

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Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace Evening Tour, Dinner and Concert - Arriving at Schönbrunn and collecting your tickets
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Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace Evening Tour, Dinner and Concert

8.Schönbrunn Palace Evening Tour, Dinner and Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 889 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Spend six hours at Schönbrunn Palace, starting with an after-hours audio tour in 16 languages. Enjoy a three-course Austrian dinner, then hear Mozart and Strauss in the Orangery, with two opera singers and an orchestra. Category A adds sparkling wine, while VIP includes priority access and cloak check.

“Really enjoyable Great to experience so much culture . Building facilities amazing . One down side the tour guide took tickets early and we had to find them which made us a bit late .”

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VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option - Front-row Dukes of Dixieland jazz at dusk
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VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

9.VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Board near the French Quarter for a three-hour VIP evening with a Champagne cocktail, reserved front-row seats for the Dukes of Dixieland, shrimp cocktail, Louisiana-style buffet, and a private vessel tour. Hosts such as Marlon and Brittany add personal service. The open-bar upgrade covers select cocktails, beer, and house wine.

“The Dixie blues/Jazz band was wonderful, the food was delicious. Our tour guide Brittany was amazing.”

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Sydney: 1-Hour Opera House Tour with Meal and Drink - The Opera House story is the real attraction
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Sydney: 1-Hour Opera House Tour with Meal and Drink

10.1-Hour Opera House Tour with Meal and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 546 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Spend one hour touring the Sydney Opera House with an English, German, French, or Spanish guide, then use your meal voucher at Midden by Mark Olive, House Canteen, or Opera Bar. Expect theatre access, harbour views, a limited menu, and about 300 stairs.

“Great tour. Imy was great and very knowledgeable. Got a great history of the building and to see the amazing spaces. I had a meal included the girl at the information point that gave me my ticket suggests Midden. I went there and had a lovely meal, would highly recommend.”

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New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour - Into the French Quarter, with the route shaped by the night
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New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

11.New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Walk about 1.5 miles through Tremé and the French Quarter with guides such as Kristi, Adam, or Andre. Hear how Congo Square, Louis Armstrong, Creole culture, and local musicians shaped jazz, then visit a live music venue and enjoy one included drink. Under-21s cannot join.

“We had a great time! Adam, our tour guide was very passionate about jazz and very informative. Highly recommend the tour!”

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New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise - French Quarter streets and Jackson Square
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New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise

12.New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 446 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Spend about six and a half hours seeing New Orleans by narrated coach and riverboat. Visit Jackson Square, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, City Park, the Garden District, and Audubon Park, then hear live jazz aboard a two-hour paddle wheeler. Guides such as Harris, Robert, and Katherine have earned special praise for clear, entertaining storytelling.

“Katherine was an amazing tour guide and gave us great recommendations for food and sights. I highly reccommend her. Melanie our bus driver was so sweet looking after my 87 yr old mom and all the other moms on the bus she made sure they got on and off the bus safely, offering water etc. I felt very safe with her driving skills. Both woman have wonderful personalities that made this trip delightful. 10 stars for this duo”

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Caves of Drach Half-Day Tour with Boat Trip and Music Concert - The coach ride from Palma to Montuïri
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Caves of Drach Half-Day Tour with Boat Trip and Music Concert

13.Caves of Drach Half-Day Tour with Boat Trip and Music Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 425 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride from Palma in an air-conditioned coach with a local guide, passing inland Mallorca and Montuïri before exploring the Caves of Drach. Walk through the chambers, hear a short classical concert beside Lake Martel, and take an optional wooden boat ride. A Majorica pearl showroom and return transport are included.

“the air conditioning was phenomenal on the commercial bus. . the caves were beautiful. be prepared… out of the 5 hour tour, the bus ride is 1 1/2 hours there and 1 1/2hour back. the cave is under an hour. given an hour to shop and grab a hot dog, mini pizza, or ice cream. the concert was classical musicians on a boat. boat ride is very short but an cute experience.”

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Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine Experience - Meeting the guide at Bennelong Point
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Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine Experience

14.Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 404 reviews · from $63

Explore the Sydney Opera House on a one-hour guided tour with headset audio, theater access, stagecraft stories, and about 300 stairs. Then use your included main meal and beverage at Opera Bar, House Canteen, or Midden by Mark Olive. Choose English, German, French, Spanish, or Mandarin when booking.

“This is a great experience to learn on the insight of the architecture and history of the building of the Opera House. We took advantage of the lunch afterwards, and there was a great variety and including a drink of which was gratefully accepted since the day was warm, but inside the Opera house and Cafe wasn't. Great Tour would thoroughly recommend”

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Porto: Fonseca Cellar Tour & Fado Show with Optional Dinner - What you actually taste: Bin 27 and Siroco
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Porto: Fonseca Cellar Tour & Fado Show with Optional Dinner

15.Fonseca Cellar Tour & Fado Show with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 1.5 - 4 hours · from $29

Start at 6pm with a small-group tour of Fonseca’s cellars, dating to 1815, then taste Bin 27 and Siroco while live Fado fills the room. Add a three-course Portuguese dinner at WOW Porto with wine, water, and coffee. Guides speak English and Portuguese. Expect steep, uneven surfaces.

“The guided tour felt rather hurried which was a shame. However the meal and fabulous fado musicians more than compensated. I would thoroughly recommend this experience.”

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