The Last Supper
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When to visit the Last Supper
The calmest time to visit the Last Supper is January, when the crowd typically sits around 52/100. The busiest stretch is May. Hour to hour, the quietest window is usually 9:00 AM.
Leonardo’s Last Supper is seen in small groups, for fifteen minutes each, so the room never feels crowded. What is scarce is the ticket. Official tickets are released in quarterly batches, months ahead, and the popular months sell out quickly, which is why most visitors end up on a guided tour that holds its own allocation.
Demand follows Milan’s events rather than the weather: spring, the design week in April and the September fashion week are the hardest times to find a slot. August is the easiest month, because the city empties for the holidays. The refectory is closed on Mondays.
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Crowds by month
Typical crowd level across the year at the Last Supper.
Best day of the week
How the crowd shifts through a typical week.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best time of day
A typical day’s rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
How to visit the Last Supper with fewer people
- Watch the official site for the release date of the next batch of tickets and book on that day.
- If official slots are gone, a guided tour with included entry is usually the only way in at short notice.
- Arrive 30 minutes before your slot, as the museum asks: late arrivals lose their entry.
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Official information
Opening hours, closures and ticket rules change. Check them here before you go:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Last Supper?
The best time to visit the Last Supper is January — the quietest month of the year — and around 9:00 AM, the calmest hour of the day. Mid-week is calmer than weekends.
What is the least crowded month at the Last Supper?
January is typically the least crowded month at the Last Supper, with a modelled crowd level near 52/100.
What is the busiest time at the Last Supper?
The busiest time at the Last Supper is May, especially on weekends and through the mid-afternoon.
What is the quietest day of the week at the Last Supper?
Tuesday is usually the calmest day at the Last Supper, and Saturday the busiest. Closed to visitors on: Monday.
Is it worth visiting the Last Supper off-peak?
Yes. Visiting the Last Supper outside the peak means shorter lines, easier photos and a calmer experience — usually for the same ticket price. Aim for the quietest month and the first or last hours of the day.
Where can I check the opening hours of the Last Supper?
On the official website (cenacolovinciano.org). Our crowd scores are modelled estimates, not live data, so confirm hours, closures and ticket rules there before you go.
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