St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral Tours and Tickets

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The St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral is free to visit, though parts of the complex—including the treasury, crypt, and underground Romanesque ruins—have a small admission fee. Many travelers see the cathedral as part of a city tour: Self-guided audio tours start at about US$4, while guided walking tours begin at around US$45.

Yes, a free guided tour of the cathedral in French and English takes place Saturday afternoons at 2pm. You don’t need to reserve in advance—but it’s best to confirm before you go—and tours start right at the entrance. Cathedral tower tours are also available in French each Saturday at 10am from March to October, and cost €15 per person; English and Dutch tours need to be requested in advance.

Yes, private tours are available in several languages, but you need to book at least a week in advance. Tours are customized to the interests and ages of the group, and cover the church in about an hour, or the entire complex (church, treasury, crypt, and ruins) in about two hours.

Yes, you can purchase the downloadable app-based guide and explore independently by scanning the 16 QR codes displayed inside the church and complex. Choose the 30-minute tour for €5 or the 45-minute tour for €6; bring your smartphone and headphones to access both the audio and video elements of the guide.

Yes, the church is accessible to visitors in wheelchairs via the book shop on Place Sainte-Gudule, just to the right of the cathedral. You’ll need to ring the bell to enter the church through this accessible entrance. Some areas of the complex, including the bell towers, are only accessible via steps.