The Pantheon in Rome: Tickets, Opening Hours and the Best Time to Go (2026)
The Pantheon costs €7 to go inside since 1 July 2026, up from €5. The square in front of it, the fountain and the view of the portico are free at any hour. It is also our favourite place for photos in rain: we photograph couples here most weeks, so here is what is worth knowing before you go.
The short answer
| Ticket | €7 since 1 July 2026. Reduced €2 for young people aged 18 to 25 |
|---|---|
| Free | Residents of Rome, under 18s, and everyone on the first Sunday of the month |
| Hours | Every day 9:00–19:00, last entry 18:30 |
| Closed | 1 January, 15 August and 25 December |
| Where to buy | Online on the Museiitaliani website or app, or at the ticket points on site |
| Outside | Piazza della Rotonda and the fountain are free at any hour |
In this guide
What is the Pantheon?
A Roman temple rebuilt by the emperor Hadrian around AD 126, after the earlier building burned down. Hadrian kept the original dedication on the front: M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIVM·FECIT, “Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, made this when consul for the third time.”
Its dome is 43.3 metres across and exactly as high, and it is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. The oculus at the top, about 9 metres wide, is open to the sky, so rain falls inside and drains through small holes in the floor.
In 609 it became a church, Santa Maria ad Martyres, which is why it survived so well. The painter Raphael is buried inside, along with the first two kings of Italy.
Pantheon tickets in 2026
Entry has needed a ticket since 3 July 2023. The price went from €5 to €7 on 1 July 2026. Young people aged 18 to 25 pay €2, and residents of Rome and under 18s go in free.
Tickets are sold on the Museiitaliani website and app, and at the ticket points and machines at the Pantheon itself. Buying online saves queuing in summer.
Pantheon opening hours
The Pantheon is open every day from 9:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 18:30. It is closed on 1 January, 15 August and 25 December.
It is still a working church, so hours can change for religious celebrations. Inside, keep quiet, silence your phone and do not eat or drink.
Is the Pantheon free?
On the first Sunday of every month, yes, for everyone. Residents of Rome and under 18s are free on any day. Everyone else needs a ticket to go inside, but the portico, the square and the fountain cost nothing to see and photograph.
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The best time to visit the Pantheon
Inside: at 9:00, when it opens. On sunny days a disc of light from the oculus moves slowly across the walls and the floor.
Outside: early morning, before the café tables and the tour groups fill Piazza della Rotonda. One of our March sessions started at the fountain at 8:15; on a May morning at 9:01 the square was just beginning to fill.
Photo spots at the Pantheon
The fountain, facing the portico
The classic frame: the obelisk fountain in front, the columns and Agrippa’s inscription behind. It works best before the café tables fill the square.
Under the portico
The deep portico gives shade in summer and shelter in rain. On a rainy May morning we photographed a newly engaged couple here at 7:47, completely dry.
A café table on Piazza della Rotonda
Coffee with the Pantheon behind you is one of the most Roman photos you can take, and it gives a natural break in the middle of a session.
A photoshoot at the Pantheon
The Pantheon sits between the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, about ten minutes from each on foot, so all three fit into one morning. Our sessions here start early, and on rainy days the portico is our first stop. See our couple photoshoot and prices.
The Pantheon, before the square fills
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The Pantheon: questions
How much does it cost to enter the Pantheon?
€7 since 1 July 2026. Young people aged 18 to 25 pay €2; residents of Rome and under 18s go in free, and so does everyone on the first Sunday of the month.
Do you need to book the Pantheon in advance?
Not usually. You can buy a ticket on the day at the Pantheon, but buying online on the Museiitaliani site saves queuing in summer.
How long does a visit to the Pantheon take?
About half an hour inside is enough for most visitors. Add time for the square and a coffee.
What is the hole in the roof of the Pantheon?
The oculus, about 9 metres across and open to the sky. It is the only source of daylight inside. When it rains, the water falls onto the floor and drains away through small holes.
Who is buried in the Pantheon?
The Renaissance painter Raphael, King Victor Emmanuel II, King Umberto I and Queen Margherita of Savoy.
What time does the Pantheon open?
At 9:00 every day, closing at 19:00 with last entry at 18:30. It is closed on 1 January, 15 August and 25 December.
Checked on 28 September 2026 against the Pantheon’s visitor information at pantheonroma.com and the price change reported by ANSA. Prices and hours can change, so check again before you go.
