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Leonardo da Vinci's Cenacolo Vinciano is the most sought-after ticket in Milan — and one of the hardest to get. Enter your travel dates below for personalised booking advice.

The essential facts

  • Location: Refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, Milan
  • Viewing window: 15 minutes only — groups of max 25 people per slot
  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:15–18:45 (last entry 18:00)
  • Closed: Monday and public holidays
  • Official price: €15 + €2 booking fee per person (direct booking)
  • Advance booking required: Officially sold out 2–4 months in advance for peak dates

You cannot walk in

There is no queue to join, no same-day tickets available at the door, and no "early morning trick" that bypasses the booking system. Every entry is timed and pre-booked. If you do not have a ticket, you cannot see it.

When do tickets release?

The official website (vivaticket.it) releases tickets approximately 3 months in advance. New slots occasionally appear at short notice due to cancellations — check early morning (when Italians are releasing tickets) or use a tour operator's allocation.

Your booking options

Best option

Official direct booking

Price: €15 + €2 booking fee

Book via cenacolovinciano.vivaticket.it (official) exactly 3 months before your visit date, at midnight Italian time. The site goes live for new slots at midnight.

Pro: Cheapest. Con: Requires planning and luck — slots fill in minutes for popular dates.

Most reliable

Guided tour ticket (pre-allocated slots)

Price: €55–120 per person

Tour operators hold pre-purchased allocations that are available even when the official site shows sold out. You pay more, but you get a guaranteed ticket plus an expert guide explaining the painting's history and symbolism.

Pro: Available months later. Context makes the 15 minutes genuinely worthwhile. Con: Higher cost.

If sold out

Alternatives to the original

  • Brera's copy: Giovanni Donato da Montorfano's "Crucifixion" in the same refectory (included in Last Supper ticket)
  • Leonardo3 Museum: Full-scale interactive reconstruction of the Last Supper with da Vinci's sketches. No booking needed.
  • Santa Maria delle Grazie church: Free to enter; the exterior of the UNESCO building is impressive
  • Ambrosiana Library: Holds da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus and a preparatory cartoon by Raphael

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