Pantheon Rome Tickets 2026: €5 Now, €7 From July (Honest Guide)

The Pantheon started charging entry in July 2023. In 2026, a ticket costs €5 — rising to €7 from July 1. That's still the cheapest headline attraction in Rome, and the money pays for maintenance of a 2,000-year-old concrete dome that is still the largest unreinforced one on earth.

The catch: walk-ins are gone on paid days, the official booking window only opens about a month ahead, and free Sundays come with two-hour queues. Here's how to get in without wasting your morning.

How much are Pantheon tickets in 2026?

Current prices (2026):

• Full ticket: €5 until June 30, 2026 · €7 from July 1
• Reduced (EU citizens 18–25): €2
• Free: under 18, visitors with disability plus caregiver, Rome residents, worshippers attending Mass
• Audio guide: not included on the official ticket. Available from the Chapter of Santa Maria ad Martyres on site, or bundled on third-party platforms

How do you book Pantheon tickets?

Two legitimate routes:

1. Official — museiitaliani.it. The state ministry portal. €5 entry, no audio guide. Slots for the next month open mid-month of the current one — mid-April for May visits, mid-May for June. Tickets are limited, so popular morning slots disappear within hours in peak season.

2. Official audio-guide track — pantheonroma.com. Run by the Chapter of Santa Maria ad Martyres (the Pantheon is an active basilica). This bundles the entry ticket with an official audio guide or guided tour. Slightly more expensive than the ministry ticket but includes proper context.

3. Third-party platforms — GetYourGuide, Tiqets, and Viator hold allocations further out than the official window. Useful when museiitaliani.it hasn't released your date yet.

What are the Pantheon opening hours?

Open daily 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Last entry 6:30 PM.

Closed: January 1, August 15 (Ferragosto), December 25.

Mass runs on Saturdays at 5:00 PM and Sundays at 10:30 AM. Ticket sales pause about an hour before. If you're visiting Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning, book an earlier slot.

The interior fills fast from around 11:00 AM. The 9:00–10:00 AM hour is the calmest of the day. Late afternoon (5:00–6:30 PM) is the second quietest. Avoid Saturday and Sunday midday unless you want the crowd experience.

When is the Pantheon free?

First Sunday of every month, under the Domenica al Museo programme.

No online booking on free days — everyone queues on site for a non-nominal paper ticket. In peak season (April–October), the queue wraps around the piazza and takes 90 minutes to 2 hours.

Women also enter free on March 8 (International Women's Day).

If you can pay €5, pay the €5. The first-Sunday saving rarely beats the time cost. The only exception: if you're in Rome on a budget-backpacker trip and the queue happens to look short when you walk past.

What should you know before visiting?

Dress modestly. This is an active basilica. No backless tops, no sleeveless dresses, no short shorts or skirts above the knee. Staff at the door will turn you away.

Single circular space. There's no route. Walk in, look up, circle the perimeter. Most visitors head straight for the oculus view, then clockwise past Raphael's tomb (third chapel on the left) and the tombs of Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I.

Photography allowed, no flash. Tripods and selfie sticks forbidden.

If it rains, come anyway. Rain falls straight through the oculus onto the sloped marble floor — the small drainage holes still work after 1,900 years. It's the most Roman moment of your trip.

Frequently asked questions

How much are Pantheon tickets in 2026?

Entry is €5 until June 30, 2026, then €7 from July 1. EU citizens aged 18–25 pay €2. Free for under 18, visitors with disability plus caregiver, Rome residents, and worshippers attending Mass. Third-party tickets with audio guide run around €13–20.

Do you need to book the Pantheon in advance?

Yes. Walk-ins are no longer allowed on paid-entry days. The official ticket window (museiitaliani.it) only releases slots for the current month, mid-way through the previous month. Book the morning they open in peak season.

When is the Pantheon free?

The first Sunday of every month, under Italy's Domenica al Museo programme. There is no online booking on free days — you queue on site for a non-nominal ticket. Expect long lines. Admission is also free on March 8 (International Women's Day) for women.

How long do you need at the Pantheon?

Most visitors spend 25–40 minutes inside. With an audio guide, budget 45–60 minutes. It's a single circular space — the oculus, the coffered dome, Raphael's tomb, and the royal tombs are the whole visit.

What are the Pantheon opening hours?

Open daily 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Last entry 6:30 PM. Closed January 1, August 15, and December 25. Ticket sales pause about an hour before Mass (5:00 PM Saturdays, 10:30 AM Sundays).

The €5 ticket is one of the last real bargains in central Rome. Pair it with the Borghese Gallery in the morning, and the Colosseum on a separate day — three of the best hours you'll spend in the city. Ready to book? Get Pantheon tickets on GetYourGuide (fast-track + audio) or the official portal.