Pantheon Tickets 2026: Price, Free Entry, Mass Times, Hours and How to Book

Pantheon tickets have been part of a Rome visit only since 2023, so a lot of older advice still says the building is free. In fact, it is free for some visitors and at some times, while most adults now pay a small fee. This guide explains who pays, who does not, how to book, when Mass gives free access and how to avoid the lookalike ticket sites.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Pantheon tickets at a glance

These details come from the official Pantheon page of the Direzione Musei nazionali della città di Roma, the Ministry of Culture office that runs the monument (checked September 2026).

Why the Pantheon charges an entry fee

The Pantheon is a Roman temple, but it has also been a Catholic church, Santa Maria ad Martyres, since the seventh century. For decades, as a result, anyone could walk in for free. That changed with an agreement between the Ministry of Culture and the Diocese of Rome.

According to Turismo Roma, the city tourism office, paid entry started on July 3, 2023, at €5 for a full ticket (checked September 2026). The same notice says the revenue is split 70% to the Ministry and 30% to the Diocese. In addition, the agreement kept free access for the faithful attending services. Then, on July 1, 2026, the full price rose to about €7, according to the official page.

Pantheon ticket prices and free entry

The official page lists three price levels. However, the free categories cover more visitors than most people expect.

• Full price, about €7. This applies to most adult visitors, including all non-EU travelers aged 18 and over.
• Reduced, about €2. This is for EU citizens from age 18 up to and including the day of their 25th birthday. US, UK, Canadian and Australian travelers pay the full price.
• Free for under 18s. Children and teenagers enter free, whatever their nationality.
• Free for Rome residents. This covers residents of the Municipality of Rome, not of the wider region. The official page does not say which document is checked, so carry an ID.
• Free for licensed tour guides, with proof of license.
• Free on the first Sunday of the month for everyone, as part of the state museum scheme.

The Ministry’s Pantheon listing confirms the €7 and €2 rates, free entry for under 18s and the free first Sunday (checked September 2026). For families, then, the fee is small: two adults with teenagers pay for the adults only. Our guide to Rome with kids has more ideas for the same day.

How to book Pantheon tickets

According to the official page, entry is allowed only with an official ticket. You can buy it in three ways:

1. Online on the Musei Italiani website, the Ministry of Culture ticket portal.
2. In the Musei Italiani app, which uses the same system.
3. On site, at the ticket office (cash or card) or at the automatic vending machines by the entrance.

Online tickets carry an hourly time slot, from the 9:00 am slot to the 5:00 pm slot, and the Ministry asks visitors to be punctual. By contrast, the Ministry’s listing describes booking as optional, and visitors enter in order of arrival. As a result, booking mainly saves you the ticket queue, not the entry line.

Watch out for lookalike ticket sites

Many sites that rank for Pantheon tickets use names like “Pantheon Rome” or “Pantheon Roma” and resell entry with extras such as an audio guide. They are not official. The official page states plainly that “skip-the-line” entry is not available. Therefore, a ticket sold as fast-track mostly buys you a guide or an app, not a shorter line. If you want to pay only the official fee, check that the checkout is on museiitaliani.it.

Free entry during Mass

The Pantheon is still a working basilica. According to the official page, entrance is free “for the exercise of worship” during Holy Mass at these times (checked September 2026):

• Saturdays and the eve of holidays: 5:00 pm.
• Sundays and public holidays: 10:30 am.

This access is for people attending Mass, not for sightseeing. For example, walking around or taking photos during the service is not appropriate. In addition, the Ministry notes that ticket sales stop one hour before religious celebrations. So if you want to visit as a tourist, plan to arrive well before or after the service times.

Opening hours and the best time to visit

The official page lists daily hours of 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. The ticket office closes at 6:00 pm, the last entry for individual tickets is 6:30 pm and the last entry for groups is 6:00 pm. The Pantheon closes on December 25 and January 1.

In practice, if you prefer a quieter visit, aim for the first slot of the day. Meanwhile, the first Sunday of the month is free but also the busiest day. Also note that in August 2026 the official page announced extra evening openings, so check it if you travel in summer. For more free days across Rome and beyond, see our guide to free museum days in Italy.

Dress code and practical rules

• Cover your shoulders. The official page says shorts or skirts that are too short and low-cut clothing are not permitted.
• Accessibility. Visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility can enter by the external ramp on the Via della Minerva side.
• Groups. Groups of 10 to 26 people need a licensed guide, and groups of six or more must use radio headsets, according to the official and Ministry pages.
• Audio guides. The official page does not list an audio guide of its own. Therefore, any audio guide sold with a ticket comes from a private company.

Finally, the Pantheon is a single space, so the visit is far shorter than at the Colosseum or the Vatican. Look up at the oculus, the open circle at the top of the dome, and find the tomb of Raphael. As a result, it slots easily between other sights.

Which Pantheon ticket option fits you

Seeing the Pantheon on a tour

If you want a guide inside, compare the two best-reviewed options in our Pantheon tour guide: both include the entry ticket.

The Pantheon sits a short walk from Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, so many walking tours pass by it. For example, a Rome night tour shows the piazza and the portico lit up after closing time, which suits travelers who have already seen the interior. Our roundup of Rome night tours compares the options. Alternatively, a Rome golf cart tour covers the center with less walking.

For the rest of your plan, read our guides to Colosseum tickets and Vatican Museums tickets, which work very differently. Then compare the best tours in Rome for a first visit and budget for the city’s tourist tax.

Planning more than one visit? Our guide to tickets in Italy groups every ticket guide by city, from Rome and Florence to Venice, Milan and Pompeii.

The same office runs Castel Sant’Angelo, where the prices and rules are different; see our guide to Castel Sant’Angelo tickets.

Pantheon tickets: frequently asked questions

Do you need a ticket to enter the Pantheon?

Yes, most adults do. Since July 3, 2023, entry requires an official ticket, but under 18s, Rome residents and everyone on the first Sunday of the month enter free, and access is free for worship during Mass.

How much are Pantheon tickets?

The full ticket is about €7 since July 1, 2026, and EU citizens aged 18 to 25 pay about €2 (checked September 2026). Non-EU adults pay the full price.

Is the Pantheon free on the first Sunday of the month?

Yes. The official page lists the first Sunday of each month as free entry for everyone, and it is usually the busiest day.

Can I buy skip-the-line Pantheon tickets?

No. The official page states that skip-the-line entry is not available, so fast-track offers from other sites mostly add a guide or audio guide.

What is the Pantheon dress code?

Cover your shoulders and avoid very short shorts or skirts and low-cut clothing, because the Pantheon is also a working church.