St Paul's Cathedral Admission Ticket
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1h - 3h
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About this experience
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.
Available options
St Paul's Cathedral Admission Ticket
What's included
Guided tours and talks (Places are limited. Register on arrival)
Multimedia guide available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, British Sign Language (BSL) and English Audio Description (AD)
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
What's not included
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Tours which carry an additional cost to admission, such as the Triforium tour
Available languages
Audio guide
DE
PT
KO
CMN
JA
EN
IT
FR
ES
Guide guide
EN
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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.
Important notes
Please check the specific sightseeing opening hours for your visit date before you visit as these can vary if the Cathedral is holding special services or events.
When you visit, please have your voucher ready for inspection. You may bring a printed copy or show it on a mobile device.
You may enter at any time during the sightseeing opening hours on the date you have booked for. St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD
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- English: Widely spoken
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