1.5–2 h typical
St Paul's Cathedral + Audio Guide
Reserved time slot · bag check · galleries by stairs onlyFree cancellationfrom£34per adult (18+)
Church
St Paul's Cathedral
Christopher Wren's masterpiece, finished in 1710, with 528 steps up to the Golden Gallery and views across the City.
- experiences to book
- 4
- typical visit
- 1.5–2 hours (about 1 hour more with the dome climb)
- lowest price
- £29
Things to do at St Paul's Cathedral
Tickets
Guided tours · 3
Valid all day · hop on and off
London Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
Unlimited rides on your chosen dayFree cancellationfrom£39per adult (16+)
2 h walk + Tower at your own pace
City of London Walk + Tower of London
Max 15 travellers · Tower of London entry includedFree cancellationfrom£69per adult (18+)
About St Paul's Cathedral
After the Great Fire of 1666 destroyed the medieval cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren spent 35 years building its replacement, completed in 1710. Its dome still dominates protected views across London.
Inside, Victorian mosaics glitter above the quire, and Holman Hunt's The Light of the World hangs in the south aisle. In the crypt lie Nelson, Wellington and Wren himself, under the Latin line 'Reader, if you seek his monument, look around you.' Climb 257 steps to the Whispering Gallery, or keep going to the Stone and Golden Galleries.
Know before you go
- Sightseeing is Monday to Saturday; on Sundays the cathedral is open for worship.
- The galleries are reached by stairs only: 257 steps to the Whispering Gallery and 528 to the top.
- Bags must be no bigger than 45 × 30 × 25 cm, and there's no cloakroom.
- Under-18s must be with an adult in the Dome Galleries.
- Non-flash photography for personal use is allowed; no tripods or selfie sticks.