The Last Supper is one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous works and a must-do if you’re visiting Milan. Housed at the Basilica Santa Maria delle Grazie, viewings are in 15-minute time slots limited to 40 people.

These tickets are in demand and sell out fast, often as soon as they’re released!

If you missed the advanced booking window, don’t worry. Here are three ways you can get last-minute tickets to The Last Supper.

Where to buy Last Supper tickets when sold out

If tickets are not available on the official website, you can find last-minute tickets through third-party providers. Most options listed as “skip-the-line tours” are terribly overpriced, but I found the best and cheapest options were offered by trip.com.

If you can’t find availability for a fixed timeslot, the random timeslot option 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 the ticket is issued.

As your tour date approaches, you’ll receive an email with the name you’ll provide to pick up your ticket at the ticket office.

Check the official website on Wednesdays for new ticket releases

Tickets are released every three months through the official Cenacolo Vinciano Museum provider, vivaticket.it. You may check back as tickets become available due to cancellations and such.

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.

Visit the Last Supper on a guided tour

If all else fails, you can go on a guided tour. This is the most expensive option starting around €60, so book a combination city tour that includes the Last Supper entrance for a better 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

Conclusion

Christianity and dinner. Name a more perfect duo. It’s one of the most famous masterpiece in the world spawning countless derivatives in pop culture.

I hope you’ve found these tips useful, and now you have no excuse not to visit even if you’re only in Milan for a quick trip. It’s truly awesome in person unlike some other famous works (I’m looking at you, Mona Lisa).

If you’ve discovered any other ways to get last-minute tickets, leave a comment!