Are you looking to purchase Last Supper tickets and they are sold out on the official website?
Don’t worry, we’ll tell you how to get last-minute tickets for the Last Supper in Milan, including everything you need to know about prices, discounts, combo ticket options with other attractions, tricks, tips and more.
How much do tickets cost?
Last Supper tickets cost 15€ per person. You can only book them online and a maximum of 5 tickets can be purchased at the same time.
For EU citizens from 18 to 25 years old, Last Supper tickets have a discounted price of 2€. For visitors under 18, admission is free, but making an online reservation is required.
You can buy Last Supper tickets from the official website, but they sell out fast. In this case, it might still be possible to find Last Supper tickets at the last minute from an online ticket provider. Compare all options in one place with Tourscanner.
How to get Last Minute tickets if sold out
Last Supper tickets sell out fast on the official website. Tickets go on sale a month and a half in advance for a 3-month period due to the popularity of the attraction and limited visitors por day.
If tickets are sold out, you have the option to book a Last Supper tour. There often isn’t much of a price difference with the combo, especially if you bundle it with visits to other attractions in Milan.
Those looking for last-minute tickets or tours for the Last Supper can always resort to TourScanner, a convenient search tool that helps to find all that’s available from ticket providers!
Can I buy tickets without a guided tour?
Yes, for only Last Supper tickets, the official website is the best source. If no available, you might still find some from another ticket provider.
The last option would be to book a Last Supper tour. Fortunately, there are many affordable tours and you might be able to find last-minute discounts. As an added benefit, a guide will explain you the history behind Da Vinci and his masterpiece.
Whether you’re booking last minute or in advance, find the best options available from ticket providers in the link below.
Discounts or free Last Supper tickets
EU citizens from 18 to 25 years old pay 2€.
Free admission to the Last Supper
- Under 18 years of age.
- C.O.M member.
- Ministry for Arts and Cultures employee.
- Secondary School Students with a Student Card.
- European Union teachers and students teaching Architectural Studies, Preservation of Artistic and Cultural Heritage, Arts Faculties and Classical Studies.
- Pupils of Istituto Centrale per il Restauro, Opificio delle Pietre Dure and Scuola per il Restauro del Mosaico.
- Journalists with a valid document stating their professional activity.
- European Union disabled people
- Volunteer in cultural promotion and information activities according to the Ministry.
- Student Groups from European Union private and public schools, accompanied by their teachers with admission booking and purchase of services.
- European Union Tourist Guides with a professional license.
- European Union Tourist Interpreters.
Note that online booking is required in spite of being entitled to a free admission. Check the official site for further information.
How to skip the line
Last Supper tickets always have a specific time slot, which means that you don’t have to worry about skipping the line.
Nevertheless, the official website suggests arriving at least 30 minutes in advance. Although you won’t have to deal with a long line, they won’t allow you to enter if you arrive late.
Are there any combo tickets?
If you want to make the most of your trip, there are combined tickets that include other attractions and things to do in Milan besides the Last Supper. Here are a few of the best options.
- Last Supper tour with Santa Maria delle Grazie church
- Renaissance treasures walking tour with Last Supper
- Historical tour of Milan with Last Supper tickets
However, there are plenty of choices to combine stops at other attractions with a Last Supper ticket or tour. See them all complied in one place on TourScanner.
How to get to the Last Supper
The painting of the Last Supper is located in the Church of Santa Maria Delle Grazie in the city center of Milan. Luckily, you can easily get to the place by foot or on public transport.
By foot
From the Duomo Cathedral, walk about 20 minutes west on Corso Magenta Street to reach the church. From Sforza Castle, walk about 10 minutes southwest on Via Caradosso to get to the place.
By metro
Take the MM1 Red Line to the stop Conciliazione or the MM2 Green Line to the stop Cadorna, where you will see directions for the “Cenacolo Vinciano.” From there, follow Corso Magenta Street and head to Santa Maria Delle Grazie.
By train
If you arrive to Milan by train, you can take the metro MM2 Green Line from Central Station (Stazione Centrale) to the stop Cadorna. Then, you have a 10-minute walk to the church.
What are the opening hours?
The Last Supper is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 AM to 7:00 PM.
Please note that although you can enter the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie for free, it’s mandatory to book a ticket online to see the Last Supper and enter the museum.
What to know about the Last Supper
Commissioned by the Duke of Milan (and also Leonardo’s patron) Ludovico Sforza, Leonardo began working on the Last Supper painting in 1495 and worked slowly with long pauses between sessions, until he finished it in 1498.
The painting depicts Jesus’s final meal with his twelve apostles before he was captured and crucified. More precisely, the few seconds after Christ states that he’ll be betrayed by one of his disciples. This is why the apostles have looks of anger, horror and shock on their faces.
The Last Supper also depicts the birth of the Eucharist, with Jesus reaching for bread and a glass of wine, which will become key symbols of the Christian sacrament — an important ritual still performed today.
The final work was indisputably a masterpiece. However, there was one major weakness in Da Vinci´s technique — the painting wasn’t very durable, so it has required a few restorations throughout the years.
Useful tips
- You only can stand in front of the painting for 15 minutes, so make the most of this brief and special moment.
- Photos are allowed, just make sure not to use flash.
- Videos are forbidden.
- Arrive early. If you’re late, you won’t be allowed to enter.
- The Milan Pass doesn’t include entry to the Last Supper.
Hopefully, this guide has answered all your questions on how to find Last Supper tickets at the last minute. Please leave a comment if you have any query about Last Supper tickets and tours. Enjoy your stay in Milan!
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