Book your entry to the best-preserved monument of ancient Rome. Tickets, opening hours, guided tours and practical tips from people who visit every week.
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| Address | Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome |
|---|---|
| Entry ticket | €5 adults | Free under 18 |
| Hours | Mon–Sat 9:00–19:00 | Sun 9:00–18:00 |
| Last entry | 30 minutes before closing |
| Booking | Recommended (choose your time slot) |
| Nearest metro | Barberini (Line A) — 10 min walk |
| Free entry | First Sunday of the month, under 18, disabled visitors |
| Visit duration | 30–45 min (without guide) | 60–90 min (with guide) |
Information based on the official website of the Ministry of Culture. Always verify before your visit.
The Pantheon is no ordinary monument. It is the best-preserved Roman monument in the world — after nearly 2,000 years, its unreinforced concrete dome remains the largest ever built, with a diameter of 43.3 metres. To put that in perspective: St. Peter's dome, built 1,400 years later, measures 42.3 metres. The Pantheon still wins.
Every year, over 9 million people cross the threshold of the Pantheon. It is the most visited monument in Italy — more than the Colosseum, more than the Uffizi. Yet until July 2023, entry was free. Now the ticket costs €5, a symbolic sum for an experience worth infinitely more.
I have lived in Rome for 12 years and brought dozens of friends and family members to the Pantheon. The magical moment is always the same: you step through the door, look up and see the oculus — that 8.9-metre circle of open sky at the top of the dome. No photograph does it justice. Go and see it in person. And go right when it opens, at 9:00. At that hour it's just you and the light.
— Editorial Team, PanteonGuide.roma.it
Since July 2023, the Pantheon has introduced a €5 entry ticket. You can purchase in two ways:
Booking online is the best choice. It allows you to:
Platforms such as Tiqets offer tickets with fast-track entry, often combined with audio guides or guided tours.
The ticket office is located at the Pantheon entrance in Piazza della Rotonda. During peak season (April–October), queues can reach 30–60 minutes, especially during the middle of the day (11:00–15:00).
The Pantheon's dome is its most impressive feature. With a diameter of 43.3 metres and an identical height, the internal structure forms a perfect hemisphere inscribed within a cylinder. The oculus — the circular opening at the centre of the dome, 8.9 metres wide — is the only source of natural light. When it rains, water enters through the oculus and drains through 22 holes in the floor.
Raphael Sanzio — the Renaissance painter who created the School of Athens — has been buried here since 1520. His tomb is in the third chapel to the left of the entrance, bearing the Latin inscription: "Here lies Raphael: while he lived, Nature feared to be outdone by him; when he died, she feared she would die with him."
The Pantheon also houses the tombs of two kings of Italy: Victor Emmanuel II (the first king of unified Italy, died 1878) and Umberto I (assassinated in 1900). The tombs are located in the side chapels and are guarded by honour guards on certain occasions.
The Pantheon's portico is supported by 16 monolithic columns of Egyptian granite, 11.8 metres tall and weighing approximately 60 tonnes each. They were transported from Egypt by ship — a colossal logistical feat even by today's standards.
On the pediment reads: "M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIUM·FECIT" — "Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, consul for the third time, built [this]." The inscription refers to the first Pantheon (27 BC), while the current building was rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian around 125 AD.
There is no secondary entrance to the Pantheon — everyone enters through the same door. However, there are tricks to save time:
The Pantheon is in the heart of Rome's historic centre. Walking distances from major landmarks:
Barberini (Line A) is the nearest station, about 800 m / 10 minutes on foot. Alternatively, Spagna (Line A) is 900 m / 12 minutes away.
Lines 40, 64, 87, 492 stop nearby (Largo di Torre Argentina or Corso del Rinascimento).
| Feature | Standard Ticket | Guided Tour | Skip-the-Line + Audio Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approximate price | €5 | €25–€45 | €15–€25 |
| Priority access | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expert guide | ✗ | ✓ (live) | App audio guide |
| Duration | Open-ended | 60–90 min | Open-ended |
| Language | — | IT, EN, FR, ES, DE | Multilingual |
| Ideal for | Those who already know the monument | First visit, history enthusiasts | Those who want independence with context |
Indicative prices based on third-party booking platforms. Always verify at the time of purchase.
The perfect time to visit the Pantheon depends on what you are looking for:
If you can, visit the Pantheon when it rains. The rain that enters through the oculus and creates a curtain of water inside is a spectacle that few tourists ever witness. The water doesn't pool: the floor is slightly convex and 22 invisible holes drain it away. It is Roman engineering genius in its purest form.
— Editorial Team, PanteonGuide.roma.it€5 for adults. Free for children under 18, people with disabilities + one companion, and on the first Sunday of the month. Reduced price for EU citizens aged 18–25. Price according to the official Ministry of Culture website.
It is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. Booking online allows you to choose your time slot and reduce waiting times. During peak season (April–October), without a booking the queue can exceed 30 minutes.
Yes. The main entrance is at street level and the interior is on a single floor with no steps. Wheelchairs can access without difficulty. Entry is free for the disabled visitor and one companion.
Yes. Photography for personal use is permitted without flash and without a tripod. Professional video recordings and photos for commercial use require prior authorisation.
Yes. The Pantheon is an active church (Basilica of Santa Maria dei Martiri). Clothing covering shoulders and knees is required. Vest tops, shorts above the knee and beachwear may result in entry being refused.
A self-guided visit takes 30–45 minutes. With a guide or audio guide, allow 60–90 minutes to appreciate every detail. There is no need to rush: the Pantheon is a single large circular space.
Whether you want the basic €5 ticket, a guided tour with a Roman history expert, or fast-track entry with a digital audio guide — everything is bookable online.