Pantheon ticket prices in 2026
The Pantheon was free until July 2023. Since then it has had a paid ticket, and on 1 July 2026 the full price rose from €5 to €7 under a new agreement between the Italian Ministry of Culture and the Diocese of Rome — the extra €2 funds local libraries. Here is who pays what:
| Ticket | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Full | €7 | Adults (€5 until 30 June 2026) |
| Reduced | €2 | EU residents aged 18–25 |
| Free | €0 | Under 18s and residents of the City of Rome |
| First Sunday | Free | Everyone, first Sunday of the month — free tickets from the machines inside, no priority access |
| During Mass | Free | Worshippers only: Saturday & pre-holidays 17:00, Sunday & holidays 10:30 |
Official prices from the Italian Ministry of Culture, checked September 2026. Bring ID if you’re claiming a reduced or free ticket.
Where to buy: official portal, ticket office or reseller
Entry is only allowed with an official ticket, and there are three ways to get one:
- Official portal (recommended): book a timed slot on Musei Italiani or its app. The QR code arrives by email — no printing needed.
- At the door: the on-site ticket office sells same-day tickets but closes at 18:00, half an hour before last entry.
- Resellers: sites like GetYourGuide sell the same entry bundled with an audio guide or app, for more than the official €7.
Is a “fast-track” Pantheon ticket worth it?
Honestly, for most people, no. The Pantheon is a single room and the visit is short, so the line moves much faster than at the Colosseum or the Vatican. A timed ticket from the official portal already lets you skip the ticket-office queue for €7.
A reseller ticket makes sense in two cases: official slots are sold out for your day (it happens on summer weekends), or you want an audio guide included without setting anything up.
Pantheon Fast-Track Entry Ticket & Audio Guide App
Priority entry with an interactive app guide in 10 languages. Useful if official slots are gone.
Do you need a guided tour?
You can see the Pantheon perfectly well on your own. A short guided tour is worth it if you:
- want the engineering story — how a 2,000-year-old unreinforced concrete dome is still standing;
- are combining it with a walking tour of the historic centre (Piazza Navona, Trevi);
- are travelling with kids and want someone to keep it engaging.
Pantheon Guided Tour with Entry Ticket & Headsets
Fast-track entry with a licensed guide explaining the dome, the oculus and Raphael’s tomb.
What to look for inside
The building you see was completed under Emperor Hadrian around 125 AD, even though the portico still credits Agrippa. Don’t miss:
- The dome and the oculus: still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, with a nearly 9-metre opening at the top — and yes, rain falls straight onto the floor.
- Raphael’s tomb: the Renaissance painter asked to be buried here; his tomb is on the left side of the main altar.
- The royal tombs: Italy’s first kings, Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I, are buried in the side chapels.
The middle path: your own audio guide
Between a bare €7 ticket and a paid tour there’s the option most people end up happiest with: official ticket plus a good audio guide on your phone. You pay the official price and still get the stories.
That’s what Roma Explorer is built for: a narrated Pantheon audio guide that works offline, AI you can ask anything as you look up at the dome, and the rest of the historic centre — Navona, Trevi, the Spanish Steps — a few minutes’ walk away.
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Narrated, offline, in your pocket — plus AI you can ask anything as you explore.
Opening hours and practical tips
- Hours: daily 9:00–19:00, last entry 18:30. Ticket office closes at 18:00.
- Closed: 25 December and 1 January.
- Dress code: it’s a working church — cover shoulders and knees or you may be turned away.
- Mass is for worship: free entry during Mass is for people attending the service, not for sightseeing.
- Best time: right at 9:00 opening, or late afternoon when the light through the oculus is lowest and warmest.
- Where: Piazza della Rotonda, a 5-minute walk from Piazza Navona and 10 minutes from the Trevi Fountain.
FAQ
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Do you need a ticket to enter the Pantheon?
Yes. Since July 2023 visitors need a ticket. Under-18s, residents of Rome and people attending Mass enter free, and everyone gets in free on the first Sunday of the month.
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How much is a Pantheon ticket in 2026?
The full ticket costs €7 since 1 July 2026 (it was €5 before). EU residents aged 18–25 pay €2.
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Can I buy Pantheon tickets at the door?
Yes, at the on-site ticket office until 18:00. In summer and on weekends it’s safer to book a timed slot on the official Musei Italiani portal.
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How long does a visit to the Pantheon take?
Most people spend 30–45 minutes inside. Add time for the piazza outside and the historic centre around it.
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Is the Pantheon free on the first Sunday of the month?
Yes. Free tickets are issued from the machines inside the monument, with no booking and no priority access, so expect longer queues.
Planning the rest of your trip?
The two bookings that actually sell out: Colosseum skip-the-line tickets vs guided tour and Vatican guided tour vs skip-the-line ticket. See how the Pantheon fits into 3 days in Rome, or browse all Rome travel guides.