Landmark · Milan
Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Sant'Ambrogio website. Official links are under Sources.
Sant'Ambrogio is free to enter.
- Open today 07:30–12:30, 14:30–19:00.
- Also free: Ambrosius treasure route: free for children aged 0-5; Ambrosius treasure route: free for a disabled visitor and companion.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeThe basilica itself is always free for worshippers and visitors | everyone | Visits are suspended during services; groups must book. The Ambrosius treasure route is ticketed separately. | No |
| Free forAmbrosius treasure route: free for children aged 0-5 | children under 6 | — | No |
| Free forAmbrosius treasure route: free for a disabled visitor and companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Avoid Mass times if you want to look around - visits pause during services.
- The paid Ambrosius route has its own entrance at Piazza Sant'Ambrogio 23, by the Colonna del Diavolo.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Sant'Ambrogio
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
Sant'Ambrogio ticket prices
| Ambrosius - the Basilica Treasure (museum route, entrance Piazza Sant'Ambrogio 23) — Opened December 2025; under-18s €3. Mon-Sat 9:30-12:30 and 14:00-18:00, Sun 14:30-17:00. | €5 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 07:30–12:30, 14:30–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:30–12:30, 14:30–19:00 |
| Wed | 07:30–12:30, 14:30–19:00 |
| Thu | 07:30–12:30, 14:30–19:00 |
| Fri | 07:30–12:30, 14:30–19:00 |
| Sat | 07:30–12:30, 14:30–19:00 |
| Sun | 08:00–13:00, 15:00–20:00 |
Open every day: weekdays 7:30am-12:30pm and 2:30-7pm; Sundays and holidays 8am-1pm and 3-8pm. Tourist visits Mon-Sat 10am-12pm and 2:30-6pm, Sun 3-5pm, not during services.
Piazza Sant'Ambrogio 15, 20123 Milan, Italy
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FAQ
Sant'Ambrogio: common questions
Is Sant'Ambrogio free?
Yes — Sant'Ambrogio is free to enter. Also free: Ambrosius treasure route: free for children aged 0-5; Ambrosius treasure route: free for a disabled visitor and companion.
Who gets free entry to Sant'Ambrogio?
Children under 6. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
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Sources
Where this comes from
- ambrosiusiltesorodellabasilica.it/pianifica-la-visita · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- ambrosiusiltesorodellabasilica.it/faq · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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