St Paul's Cathedral
Explore Sir Christopher Wren's magnum opus; one of London's most iconic landmarks and a stunning example of English Baroque and Renaissance architecture. A veritable treasure trove of religious and historical artefacts, several chapels are located inside its walls, while statues and beautiful works of art are situated around every corner. You'll have the opportunity to explore Europe's largest crypt, where you'll find the final resting place of some of Britain's most famous national heroes.
Highlights
- Explore the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral
- Enjoy a Self-Guided Multimedia Tour
- Visit the crypt, resting place of notable figures from British history
- Climb to the top of the dome and enjoy unrivalled views of the London skyline
What's included
- Entrance
- Multimedia Guide (in 9 languages)
- Triforium Tour
Additional Information
• Attraction Address: St. Paul's Cathedral, St. Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD
• Average visit duration is 2 hours
• St Paul's Cathedral is not open for sightseeing on Sundays
• An introductory talk and guided tour from a St Paul's Guide and a multilingual multimedia guide are included with your entrance ticket, subject to availability
• Photography is permitted inside the Cathedral. This applies to non-professional personal use only. Video, flash, additional lighting, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted. The Whispering Gallery and St Dunstan's Chapel are no photography areas and photography is not permitted during services and should be paused during hourly prayer
• Evan Evans E-tickets are valid on your nominated date. All dates are subject to availability and, as a working church, the supplier reserves the right to alter its opening times at short notice. Please check before you visit.
• A printed copy of your ticket is required. Tickets can only be used for one visit and will be taken in by the supplier upon exchange
• Entrance to the Galleries is subject to availability due to capacity management and there may be time restrictions in place
• Please note that the Galleries can be accessed by stairs only. There are a total of 257 steps up to the Whispering Gallery, 376 steps up to the Stone Gallery and 528 steps (total) to the Golden Gallery. We recommend that those with pre-existing medical conditions, mobility difficulties or concerns with heights and confined spaces do not try to climb these stairs
• The restaurant is closed. The coffee cart café is open in the Crypt Monday – Saturday. The shop is open
• The exhibition 'Wren 300: Innovation and Restoration' is included with Cathedral admission
• Accessibility: The cathedral floor, Crypt and Quire have step-free access
Overview
Discover the nave - a long central aisle on the cathedral floor which provides a breathtaking view of the dome. View a monument to Wellington, one of Britain's greatest soldiers and statesmen, The Grand Organ which is one of the Cathedral's greatest artefacts, and the South Transept - a monument to Britain's naval hero Horatio Nelson.
See the second largest cathedral dome in world, weighing 65,000 tons, and standing 111 metres high, a prominent feature of the London skyline.
Visit Europe's largest crypt, the resting place of some of Britain's most historical figures including Nelson, Wellington and Sir Christoper Wren, the architect of St Paul's.
Seven chapels are located inside St Paul's, including the All Souls' Chapel, a memorial to Lord Kitchener a famous Field Marshal from WW1, and The American Memorial Chapel, an area destroyed during the Blitz and restored to commemorate the 28,000 Americans stationed in the UK during WW2.
EXHIBITION: Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge
2023 marked the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren, a visionary and architect of St Paul's Cathedral. Join us at St Paul’s to discover more about his life and work, and how he created his masterpiece.
Sir Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge is a new special exhibition at St Paul’s Cathedral that explores the life and work of Christopher Wren through archive material and personal artefacts. The exhibition investigates the genius of Wren and his ever-enquiring mind, highlighting his achievements in the fields of science and architecture and culminating in his greatest masterpiece, St Paul’s Cathedral.
This exhibition is located in the Crypt and is included for all sightseeing ticketholders.
Opening Hours
The Cathedral usually opens for sightseeing Monday to Saturday at 08.30. (10.00 on Wednesday).
Last admission to the Cathedral is at 16.00. Once inside the Cathedral, access to the Dome Galleries is
from 09.30 to 16.15 (10.00 to 16.15 on Wednesdays). The Cathedral closes for sightseeing at 16.30.
The shop closes at 16.30.
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Within the Dome, the Whispering, Stone and Golden Galleries are open. Entry to the Golden Gallery is subject to availability due to capacity management at busy times and there may be time restrictions in place.
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The restaurant is closed. Coffee cart café is open in the Crypt Monday – Saturday.
Known exceptions to the above opening hours are as follows November 2024 - March 2025
Sat 9th November Lord Mayor’s Show Day. Closed for online ticket sales
Sat 16th November Last entry for sightseeing 14.30
Wed 20th November Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
Thu 28th November Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
Sat 30th November Last entry for sightseeing 15.15
Wed 4th December Last entry for sightseeing 15.15
Thu 12th December Last entry for sightseeing 15.15
Sat 14th December Last entry for sightseeing 14.45
Wed 18th December Last entry for sightseeing 15.30
Sat 21st December Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
Mon 23rd December Last entry for sightseeing 13.15
Tue 24th December Last entry for sightseeing 13.15
Wed 25th December Christmas Day. Open for prayer and worship only. No sightseeing
Thu 26th December Cathedral opens for sightseeing 09.00
Mon 13th January Cathedral closed. No sightseeing
Tue 14th January Cathedral closed. No sightseeing
Wed 15th January Cathedral closed. No sightseeing
Thu 30th January Last entry for sightseeing 11.00
February No planned closures at present
Wed 5th March Ash Wednesday. Cathedral open for prayer and worship only. No sightseeing.
Fri 21st March Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
Fri 28th March Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
IMAGES © Chapter, St Paul’s Cathedral
Know before you go
St Paul's is usually open for sightseeing Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. Hours shown on ticket are the usual opening hours. Usual opening hours are subject to change so please check prior to visiting. For entry, please redeem your Evan Evans e-ticket at the ticket counter. A printed copy of your e-ticket is required. Visitors cannot bring any item or luggage into the Cathedral above the maximum permitted dimensions of 45cm x 30cm x 25cm and bags may be searched as a condition of entry.
Cancellation policy
Non-Refundable
