The Last Supper, Milan: Tickets

Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper in Milan - Tickets, Prices and Visitor Information

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What is 'The Last Supper' painting in Milan and is it worth visiting

The fresco is definitely worth visiting for the following reasons:

• Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, it is one of the most famous artworks in the world and one of the hardest to see in person.
• Tickets regularly sell out weeks in advance, and visits are limited to just 15 minutes inside the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
• The painting is on a wall in the Convent of ‘Santa Maria delle Grazie’ in Milan and can be enjoyed by da Vinci enthusiasts as well as Christians, due to its importance

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What you see when visiting The Last Supper in Milan

• When visiting The Last Supper, you’ll enter a climate-controlled room inside the convent where the painting covers an entire wall.
• The artwork captures the dramatic moment when Jesus Christ reveals that one of his disciples will betray him and each reaction is uniquely expressive and full of tension.
• Due to its fragility, visits are strictly limited and timed, creating a quiet and intimate viewing experience.

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How to get tickets for 'The Last Supper' in Milan & which option is best‍

Tickets start from €82.00 and our popular ticket options are:

• The Last Supper: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour - From €165.00 - (most popular ticket)
• Duomo di Milano, The Last Supper & Teatro alla Scala: Entry + City Walking Tour - From €119.00
• Milan: Guided Walking Tour + The Last Supper Skip The Line Ticket - From €99.00
• See The Last Supper (Milan) Ticket Options

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About The Last Supper

"The Last Supper," or Il Cenacolo, is one of the most famous masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, and is celebrated for its historical and religious significance and also for da Vinci’s innovative technique and symbolic choices.

Painted between 1495 and 1498, unlike traditional frescoes that use wet plaster, he experimented with a technique involving oil and tempera on dry plaster, which allowed for intricate details but at the same time, it made the painting highly vulnerable to damage, especially due to it's location and the humidity of the building.

It has faced preservation challenges, including the humidity, war damage, and inadequate restorations. However, thanks to modern efforts and techniques, the painting can be seen again in a condition closer to da Vinci’s original vision.

The fresco is an extremely popular attraction, so access is strictly controlled in order to try and preserve it. Tickets must be booked in advance and visits are limited to 15 minutes to minimise exposure to humidity and temperature changes.

It's suggested when da Vinci finished the painting he said it would suffer because of the humidity of the ground and because of the new technique he used.

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