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Pantheon (Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Pantheon website. Official links are under Sources.
Pantheon is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 9 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month.
- Also free: under-18s (any nationality); entry for worship during liturgical celebrations (Mass).
- Otherwise: full ticket (from 1 July 2026) — €7.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of the month · 09:00–19:00 | everyone | Last entry 18:30; expect queues. | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s (any nationality) | under-18s | National rule for state sites; the Pantheon's ticket page grants free entry to those entitled under current law (linking to this rule). Under-12s must be accompanied. | No |
| Free forFree entry for worship during liturgical celebrations (Mass) | worshippers | For attending services only; Mass times are not published on the ticket page. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Dress as for a church: shoulders covered, no very short shorts or skirts.
- No 'skip the line' option exists - ignore resellers offering one.
- On free Sundays, pick up the free ticket at the venue.
Calendar
Free days at Pantheon
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 9 days · 09:00–19:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 09:00–19:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 5 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 09:00–19:00
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Pantheon
GetYourGuideRome: Pantheon Entry Ticket and Official Audioguide★★★★☆ 4.4 · 32k reviews1 - 3 hoursfrom €7
GetYourGuideRome: Pantheon Fast-Track Entry Ticket & Audioguide★★★★☆ 4.2 · 6.0k reviews1 hourfrom €7
HeadoutRome Pantheon Fast-Track Tickets★★★★☆ 4.3 · 4.6k reviewsfrom €10
TiqetsVatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Rome Pantheon: Fast Track Ticket★★★★☆ 4.4 · 4.1k reviewsfrom €94
GetYourGuideRome:Pantheon Entry Ticket with Host & Interactive Audio App★★★★★ 4.5 · 1.7k reviews1 hourfrom €7
HeadoutBest of Rome: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain & Pantheon Walking Tour★★★★☆ 4.1 · 1.0k reviewsfrom €20
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Official prices
Pantheon ticket prices
| Full ticket (from 1 July 2026) — Raised from €5 to €7 on 1 July 2026 under the April 2026 MiC-Diocese of Rome agreement. Reduced €2 (EU 18-24, not free). Nominative; show ID. No skip-the-line products exist. | €7 |
| 'Oltre il Pantheon' special 45-minute visit to the Basilica of Neptune spaces (plus Pantheon ticket) — Rarely seen spaces behind the Pantheon; free for under-18s, no other reductions. | €10 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–19:00 |
Daily 9am-7pm, last entry 6:30pm (groups and schools 6pm). Hours can change during liturgical celebrations; ticket sales stop one hour before each celebration.
Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome, Italy
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FAQ
Pantheon: common questions
Is Pantheon free?
Pantheon is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. Also free: under-18s (any nationality); entry for worship during liturgical celebrations (Mass). Otherwise the official ticket costs €7.
When is Pantheon free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Pantheon?
Under-18s — national rule for state sites; the Pantheon's ticket page grants free entry to those entitled under current law (linking to this rule). Under-12s must be accompanied.. Worshippers — for attending services only; Mass times are not published on the ticket page..
How much is a ticket to Pantheon?
Full ticket (from 1 July 2026) costs €7 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- portale.museiitaliani.it/b2c/buyTicketless/33f77159-0acd-40c4-8524-701f33aae108 · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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