St Paul's Cathedral Tickets: Entry Admission
About this tour
This ticket gets you inside St Paul's Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's domed masterpiece in the heart of London. Wander the vast Nave, test the famous acoustics up in the Whispering Gallery, then climb to the Golden Gallery for a wide-open view across the city. Head down into the Crypt to see the tombs of figures like Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington. Give yourself a couple of hours to take it all in.
Highlights
- Stand beneath the great dome, one of London's most recognizable landmarks
- Climb up to the Golden Gallery for a sweeping view over London
- Try the Whispering Gallery, where a whisper carries clear across the dome
- Go down into the Crypt to see the tombs of Nelson, Wellington, and Wren himself
- Sit in on a service to catch the cathedral at its most atmospheric
Places You Will Visit
Included / Excluded
- Entry to the cathedral
What You'll See and How to Plan Your Visit
Step inside and the Nave opens up ahead of you, its tall arches and carved stonework drawing your eye toward the high altar. The Quire, lined with detailed woodwork, is where the cathedral choir sings. Up in the dome, the Whispering Gallery does what its name suggests, a whisper against one wall carries across to the far side. Keep climbing and you reach the Stone Gallery and then the Golden Gallery, both looking out over London. Down below in the Crypt, one of the largest in Europe, you'll find the tombs and memorials of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington, and the cathedral's architect, Sir Christopher Wren. The Oculus, a newer addition, lets you look up at the underside of the dome.
St Paul's sits at St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD. The simplest way in is the London Underground to St Paul's station on the Central line, and several bus routes stop nearby. Sightseeing runs Monday to Saturday: 08:30 to 16:30 Monday through Friday (last entry 16:00), and 08:30 to 17:00 on Saturdays (last entry 16:30). There's no sightseeing on Sundays. As a working place of worship, the cathedral asks that you dress respectfully, so it's best to skip anything too revealing. Hours can change around services, so check the official site before you go.
Weather in London
Local time 8:45 AM, UTC+01:00
Available Days / Times
- Monday : 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Tuesday : 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Wednesday : 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Thursday : 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Friday : 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Saturday : 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Sunday
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Important Information
- Book online ahead of time to lock in your entry
- Check the official site for current hours and service times
- Photography is usually not permitted inside, aside from marked areas
- The climb to the Golden Gallery is a long one, with many steps
- Set aside enough time to see everything the cathedral has to offer
- Keep quiet and respectful during services and prayer times
- Sitting in on a service is a good way to feel the place at its most spiritual
- Please don't touch or climb on any of the structures or artifacts
- No food or drink inside the cathedral
- Large bags and luggage may be checked at security
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