The Last Supper is one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous works, spawning hundreds of derivatives in pop culture. Today you can view the masterpiece housed at the Basilica Santa Maria delle Grazie in the Milan city center. Viewings are in 15-minute time slots limited to 40 people so tickets are limited and sell out fast, often as soon as they’re released.
Tickets are released every three months through the official Cenacolo Vinciano Museum provider, vivaticket.it. Standard admission is €15 and there’s additional options for official guided tours, workshops, and a VR experience.
If you missed the advanced booking window, not to worry. Here are three ways you can get last-minute tickets to The Last Supper.
Buy Last Supper tickets from third-party providers
Tickets to the The Last Supper are available on trip.com. If you missed the rerelease, this is THE best and cheapest way to get tickets if they’re sold out on the official website.
If you find the fixed timelsot selection limited, try the random timeslot option which tends to have more availability. This allows you to pick from a 2-hour window on a wider variety of dates, with the exact time being confirmed when you get the ticket.
As your tour date approaches, you’ll receive an email with the name you’ll provide to the ticket office. The ticket will be held in somebody else’s name, so don’t provide your own. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your viewing time to pick up your ticket.
Check the official website on Wednesdays for new ticket releases
A batch of new tickets is released on the official website on Wednesdays at noon local time (UTC+2). The restock is known to sell out within 20 minutes, so be sure to create an account in advance so you’ll be ready to purchase.
Tickets are added daily, but if you have specific dates in mind be sure to check out the next option.
Visit the Last Supper by booking a guided tour
If all else fails, you can go on a skip-the-line tour that includes a guide. This is the most expensive option starting around €60, so booking a combination city tour that includes the entrance provides more value:
- This 3-hour walking tour includes a walking tour through the Milan city center
- On Thursdays you can join a similar Renaissance-focused tour
Christianity and dinner. Name a more perfect duo. The Last Supper was well worth the visit and effort to secure tickets. It’s awesome in person unlike some other famous masterpieces (*cough* Mona Lisa). If you’ve discovered any other ways to purchase last-minute tickets, leave a comment!
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