The Pantheon in a one-day route
The Pantheon is one of the easiest stops of a day in Rome. It is a single room, it sits in the middle of the historic center, and a visit needs less time than the Colosseum or the Forum. It is still a working church, which shapes the opening times and the rules inside.
Entry has been paid since 2023. The regular price rose from €5 to €7 on 1 July 2026, so older guides are out of date. This site is independent and has no link to the museum authority that runs the building. Prices below are the 2026 figures from the official museum pages and can change.
Tickets and prices in 2026
Who pays what, as published for 2026.
| Visitor | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €7 | Since 1 July 2026 |
| EU citizen aged 18 to 25 | €2 | Reduced rate applies up to and including the 25th birthday |
| Under 18 | Free | – |
| Residents of the City of Rome | Free | – |
| First Sunday of the month | Free | – |
Tickets are sold through the official Italian museum ticket platform or on site. Every ticket has a time slot, but entry follows the order of arrival. There are no official skip-the-line tickets, so be wary of any listing that promises one. The Roma Pass and the Omnia pass do not include the Pantheon.
Our picks: Pantheon tickets and tours
An entry ticket with audio guide or a guided walk through the old town.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Pantheon, Navona, Trevi and Spanish Steps walk
A licensed guide leads a small group through the old town, with Pantheon entry and a 45-minute Pantheon tour. The Trevi access ticket is included, a private tour only with the matching option.
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Old-town walk: Pantheon, Trevi, Spanish Steps, Navona
A walk past Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi and the Spanish Steps with a headset. The walk, the Pantheon ticket and Trevi access are included only with the matching option, and food and drinks are not.
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Pantheon entry ticket with audio guide
Pantheon entry with the official audio guide instead of a live guide.
Check availability →Guided walks that include the Pantheon
Central Rome on foot with a guide, usually passing the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, with live prices and availability.
Opening hours and Mass times
The Pantheon is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00. The ticket office closes at 18:00, and the museum lists 18:30 as the last individual entry. Groups enter until 18:00. The service that sells basilica tickets lists 18:45 for the last entry, so the sources differ by 15 minutes. Do not plan to arrive in the final half hour.
The building is closed on 25 December and 1 January. Special openings are possible, so check the museum page for your date.
Mass is celebrated on Saturdays and the evening before a holiday at 17:00, and on Sundays and holidays at 10:30. Ticket sales pause for an hour before the liturgy. Attending Mass is free, but it is not a sightseeing visit. If you arrive at that hour, check the liturgy times first, because sightseeing is not the purpose of that time.
How long to plan
A realistic time budget for one day.
Inside: 20 to 30 minutes
This is our planning estimate, not an official figure. It covers the entry line, the main room and a look at the dome and its central opening. Add time if you want to stand and look rather than walk through.
Outside: 10 more minutes
The forecourt with the fountain is free, and it is a good place for a break before or after. It makes a simple meeting point if your group splits up.
Plan around the entry line
Because entry follows arrival order, a slot does not remove the wait. Aim for the opening hour or the last two hours before closing, and leave a buffer before your next timed ticket.
Where it fits on your route
The walking times below are pure walking, taken from a route planner, without queues or stops.
- From the Colosseum: 1.8 km, about 21 minutes.
- To the Trevi Fountain: 640 m, about 7 minutes.
- To Piazza Navona: close by, so the two are easy to pair.
A common order is Colosseum and Forum in the morning, a lunch break, the Pantheon in the early afternoon, then the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona. The Pantheon is the stop you can move most easily, because entry follows arrival order and not a strict booked time.
If you also want St. Peter's, give it its own block of time. See the guide to St. Peter's Basilica and the overview of things to do in Vatican City.
Next stops
The pages for the places around the Pantheon.
Pantheon: frequently asked questions
How much does the Pantheon cost?
€7 for adults since 1 July 2026. EU citizens aged 18 to 25 pay €2. Visitors under 18, residents of Rome and everyone on the first Sunday of the month enter free.
Is the Pantheon free?
Not for most visitors. It has been paid since 2023. Free entry applies to the groups above. Attending Mass is free but is not a sightseeing visit.
Can I skip the line?
No official skip-the-line ticket exists. Tickets have a time slot, but entry follows the order of arrival. Roma Pass and Omnia do not include the Pantheon.
When is the Pantheon open?
Daily from 09:00 to 19:00, with the last individual entry at 18:30. It is closed on 25 December and 1 January. Check the museum page for special openings.
How long does a visit take?
Plan about 20 to 30 minutes inside, plus the time in line. That is our estimate, not an official figure.
Is there a Mass I can attend?
Yes. Saturdays and the evening before a holiday at 17:00, Sundays and holidays at 10:30. Sales pause for an hour before each Mass.