When visiting the city of Milan, in the north of Italie, and exploring its many museums, you absolutely must see one of the most famous paintings in the world : “Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci.
This masterpiece was painted directly on a wall of the convent, Santa Maria delle Grazie.
As you can imagine, this is one of the most visited sites in Milan. To be sure to have a ticket, we advise you to book your single tickets, or a guided tour (with skip-the-line tickets) online, as early as you can.
We give you below useful information and tips to facilitate your visit (price, how to get your ticket, opening day and schedule) ….
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Where to see Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper in Milan [map]?
Last Supper was painted directly on a wall of the convent, Santa Maria delle Grazie.
To get there you can use public transportation, the closest stop has the same name as the convent, “Santa Maria delle Grazie”, the bicycle, with stations nearby, or on foot from the Duomo count 20 minutes of walking.
How to get Last Supper tickets ?
Ticket on official website
You can book your ticket directly on the official website, the calendar is available at the bottom of the page. The site is only in Italian and not really optimized for one of the most visited sites in Italy. Reservations must be made at least 1 month in advance (except in winter).
Don’t panic, if you can’t find availability for your stay, you can book a guided tour with a guide, tickets are given for guided tours (link and explanations below)
Price: 15€ full price for 15 minutes access (group of maximum 18 people) – Reduced price 13€ for 18-25 years old – free for under 18 years old
Guided tour + ticket of Last Supper (ticket skip the line)
➡️ Our recommendation reserve your guided tour of the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, it’s a perfect visit to know the details, the secrets and anecdotes of the related to this mythical painting and its painter Leonardo da Vinci, for an interesting price knowing that the entrance tickets, skip the line, are included, you will not have to worry about it!
Price: 59€ full price (group of maximum 18 people) – duration 1 hour – date and time to be selected at the time of your reservation – entrance ticket, with a ticket-cutter, included
Visit to Milan including the Last Supper ticket
Another great option is to combine a guided tour of the Last Supper and Milan, with your admission ticket, which is included.
Your tour will begin with a visit to the Last Supper, with information about its design and painter, and then your guide will take you on a tour of Milan, giving you plenty of explanations about its history and architecture.
In short, a guided tour of a city is always a good idea, we do it almost systematically, we love the exchanges and the anecdotes of the local guides!
Price: 74€ full price (group of maximum 18 people) – duration 3h – date and time to be selected at the time of your reservation – entrance ticket, with a ticket-cutter, included
Combined visit to the Last Supper and the Duomo: the two must-sees
Milan’s cathedral, the Duomo, is the other must-see site during your visit to Milan, why not combine the two!
Book your combined guided tour of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper and the interior of the cathedral, the Duomo. For 3 hours, your guide will tell you all about the history and architecture of Milan and its two unmissable sites.
Entrance tickets to both sites are included.
Price : 109€ full price – 99€ reduced price under 14 years old – duration 3h – date and time to be selected at the time of your reservation – entrance ticket, for the 2 sites, including a ticket cutter
Useful information and tips
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Saturday from 8:15 am to 7 pm
- Sunday from 2 to 7 pm
- Closed on Monday
Visiting time
Visiting time is 15 minutes, not more.
We therefore advise you to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to collect your tickets from the ticket office.
It is a little short, however it is a painting to see absolutely, at least, once in its life and this gauge makes it possible to limit the number of visitors, on the same slot, that makes it possible to fully appreciate the work and to avoid its deterioration.
What you will see during your visit?
As mentioned above, the authorized visiting time in the refectory, where the work is present, is 15 minutes, and not one more!
The before and after areas include well-done explanations of the history of the work and its restoration. You can also visit the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie for its beautiful cloister.
Other important information for your visit, the photos are possible but without flash and we also advise you to opt for an outfit covering the shoulders and knees.
Some history
The origin of the painting and its meaning
The subject is classic, the scene represents the last meal of Jesus, at the moment, when he announces that someone was going to deliver him.
Leonardo da Vinci wanted to represent this moment of suspense where the disciples are questioning the origin of the milking.
It is for him the moment to put into practice his colossal work on the representation of human emotions in painting, each person represents a different facial expression (protest, questioning, protest, anger…).
Jesus, placed in the exact center of the composition, as well as on the vanishing line of the viewer, is represented as overwhelmed and resigned, his face is clearly visible against the light of the window.
Another point about this work, its proportions are colossal 4.5 meters high and almost 9 meters long.
Techniques of realization
The fresco is painted on the wall, so it has undergone many restorations to keep it in good condition.
Throughout his life, Leonardo da Vinci worked a lot on movements and emotions, his numerous researches can be found in this work. It is a breathtaking realization, the Christ and his disciples seem alive.
Is The Last Supper worth visiting?
In our opinion, this work is one of the things you should see at least once in your life. During your visit you will be impressed by its size as well as by the different facial expressions of Jesus and his apostles and all the details that the painter has hidden in his painting.
Our tips for sleeping in Milan
We recommend you to sleep in city center of Milan, near Duomo (Cathedral of Milan)! This allows you to visit a large part of the city by walking.
1. INTOMILAN Aparthotel Galleria Duomo, located a few minutes walk from the Duomo. The location of the hotel is perfect for visiting Milan. Our room was spacious, clean and well decorated. We had an excellent stay.
2. Brera apartments Alla Scala we had hesitated for a long time with this accommodation also very well located. It’s a flat so it’s easier to cook than in a hotel.
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