St Paul's Cathedral Admission Ticket
Description
Receive entry into St Paul's Cathedral - Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece. Explore the vast Cathedral Floor with its exquisite decor of mosaics, sculptures, paintings and artworks. Climb the Dome to the Whispering Gallery with its unique acoustics, and then up and outside to the Stone Gallery and finally the Golden Gallery with breathtaking panoramic views over London. Descend to the Crypt which houses tombs and memorials to British heroes such as Admiral Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill. • Discover the unique architecture - the only English Baroque style cathedral in the country. • Walk the same ground as Prince Charles and Princess Diana when they married in 1981. • Access to explore all five levels of the Cathedral. Two hours average visit. • Multimedia guides included in nine languages, for adults and families. • Guided tours (no extra cost) to join on arrival.
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Itinerary
A cathedral has stood on this site since the year 604 and the current Cathedral is now the fourth to have been built here after the 1666 Great Fire of London destroyed its predecessor. St Paul's is England's place of national celebration and has hosted Royal Weddings such as that of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981 and Diamond Jubilee celebrations for both Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. St Paul's Cathedral is famous for its iconic Dome which you can climb up to three circular viewing points. With so much to discover about the history, architecture and role of a national Cathedral you'll appreciate the excellent multimedia guides included with your admission. Available in nine languages in adult and engaging family formats. Or register on arrival to join guided tours and welcome talks led by Cathedral guides.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please exchange your voucher for tickets with staff at the main admission points of the Cathedral.
- No bags or items larger than 45cm x 30cm x 25cm (including handles, wheels and pockets).
- Personal non-flash photography is permitted inside the Cathedral except on the Whispering Gallery. The recording of video and the use of lighting, selfie sticks, tripods and monopods are not permitted.
- Child ticket holders (available to those aged 6-15) must be accompanied and supervised by an adult aged 18 or over when accessing the Dome Galleries.
- Please note: Special services or events may close all, or part, of the cathedral at short notice. Please check specific sightseeing opening hours before you visit.
- Multimedia guides are included. If you are interested in a real tour guide at certain times a day you are able to reserve a place at the guiding desk when you arrive at the cathedral. It is not possible to make reservations in advance.
- Entry into the Cathedral is accessible to wheelchair users and step free access is available throughout and between the Cathedral Floor and Crypt. However access to the Dome Galleries is unavoidably via stairs only which are narrow and steep in places. A video of the views from the climb can be found on the multimedia guide.
- A self-identifying disabled person may receive free entry along with a carer or necessary companion (all such free places are allocated on arrival and cannot be booked).
- Entrance to the Golden Gallery is subject to availability due to capacity controls in operation, and there may be time restrictions in place.
Reviews(1,192)
I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was blown away by the beauty of St Paul’s. I could have stayed there all day soaking it up. Just stunning architecture and attention to detail. Staff all very helpful and friendly. As others have said there are lots and lots and lots of steps so definitely need comfy shoes and ideally a bottle of water as gets quite hot. But definitely a 5 star experience. A must see for anyone coming to London.
Absolutely sublime building, the architecture is phenomenal and learning the cathedrals history really does you back in time
Obviously this is a lovely building but we also had the benefit of a very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide (Diana) to show us around. Highly recommended.
This was our second stop on our private tour with David on August 14th. Again he dropped us very close and gave us instructions on the layout. The cathedral was amazing. The art work, stain glass and overall architecture was breathtaking. The crypt had some interesting exhibits. Once again you can spend hours in this location if you take time to see it all in detail.
Impressive building, worth a visit when in London, try to visit for service
Magnificent inside and out.
If there is only one paid visit to make in London, this is it. The cathedral is majestic, magnificent. Climbing into the dome is extraordinary (I didn't do the last level because I'm afraid of heights, but it was okay for me for the 1st and 2nd levels). The audio guides are good and in several languages. It is a visit not to be missed.
This is possibly my fifth trip and every time, I find something new. I live in the London area and always recommend a trip to St Paul’s to visiting friends. The art and architecture are just amazing and the staff is very kind and helpful. If you’re figuring out your trip to London, this one is an essential. If you’re a history buff, the timeline in the crypt of the history of St. Paul’s in comparison to other historical events is very enjoyable.
We knew this cathedral from movies like Mary Poppins and it was a very pleasant surprise. Inside it is beautiful and houses the tombs of famous figures like Admiral Nelson. In the surrounding area there are gardens where people usually go to eat. It was worth visiting.
Must do but you have to be in shape to climb the more than 500 steps. The view is breathtaking.
