Do EU Citizens Under 18 Get Free Entry to the Pantheon?
Yes — and it’s actually broader than that. Everyone under 18 enters free, regardless of nationality, not just EU citizens. A free ticket is still required for each minor, and you should bring ID proving the child’s age.
Under-18 entry is free for all nationalities
There’s a common misconception that the under-18 exemption is EU-only. It isn’t. Any visitor under the age of 18 enters free, whether they’re from Italy, elsewhere in the EU, or anywhere else in the world. Nationality doesn’t matter for this category — age does.
A free ticket is still needed
Free doesn’t mean ticketless. Each under-18 visitor needs their own free ticket, which is nominal like all Pantheon tickets. When booking online, add a free under-18 ticket for each child alongside any paid adult tickets.
What about 18 to 25-year-olds?
Once a visitor turns 18, the free exemption ends, but a discount kicks in for many. EU citizens aged 18–25 (inclusive, up to the day they turn 26) pay a reduced €2. Citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland in the same age band are generally eligible too. Over 25, everyone pays the full fare.
What ID to bring
Bring a passport or national ID card showing the visitor’s date of birth — and, for the 18–25 reduced rate, their nationality. Keeping a clear photo of each document on your phone can speed up the check at the entrance.
Booking free and reduced youth tickets
Select the correct ticket type for each visitor when you book: free for under-18s, reduced for eligible 18–25-year-olds, and full for everyone else. Just remember to carry the matching proof, or staff may decline the discount at the door.
Why the EU-only confusion exists
The mix-up usually comes from the reduced 18–25 ticket, which is restricted by nationality — EU citizens, plus EEA nationals and Switzerland. Because that discount depends on where you’re from, people assume the under-18 rule must work the same way. It doesn’t: the under-18 exemption is purely about age and applies to children of any nationality.
A tip for families
One adult can book the whole family in a single transaction, mixing paid adult tickets with free under-18 ones. Because every ticket is nominal, enter each person’s name exactly as it appears on the ID they’ll carry, and bring proof of age for the children. That keeps the entrance check quick and avoids anyone being turned away.
Frequently asked questions
Is under-18 free entry only for EU citizens?
No. It applies to all under-18s regardless of nationality.
Do under-18s need a ticket at all?
Yes — a free, nominal ticket for each child, added to your booking.
What do 18 to 25-year-olds pay?
EU citizens (and EEA citizens plus Switzerland) aged 18–25 pay a reduced €2 with ID. Others pay full price.
What proof do we need to bring?
Photo ID showing age for under-18s, and nationality as well for the 18–25 reduced rate.