St. Paul's Cathedral Tours and Tickets

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In 2024, a sightseeing ticket for St. Paul's Cathedral costs £25 for adults, £10 for children aged 6-17, and £22.50 for students and those aged over 65. Children aged 5 years and under enter for free, while there are discounts available for family groups. The cathedral is a working church and there are daily services that are free to attend for worshippers.

The main highlights and features to see inside St. Paul’s Cathedral include the Whispering Gallery, which offers excellent views of the nave from its perch 98 feet (30 meters) above—be sure to try out the acoustic trick of whispering on one side of the dome and it can be heard on the other. You can also climb to the Stone Gallery and the Golden Gallery, as well as see an array of famous artworks displayed throughout the cathedral.

Yes, you can climb to the Golden Gallery at the top of St. Paul’s main dome for panoramic views of London’s skyline; there are 528 steps to reach the top and no elevator access. There are also two galleries below the highest point: the Whispering Gallery is 259 steps above the cathedral floor and the Stone Gallery is 376 steps.

Yes, there are famous people buried in St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Crypt is the final resting place of Lord Nelson, who was killed in the Battle of Trafalgar; Sir Christopher Wren, the cathedral’s architect; and Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin. There are also monuments to Florence Nightingale, William Blake, and Sir Winston Churchill.

Yes, St. Paul’s Cathedral is a short walk from many top London attractions. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Barbican, home to an art gallery, concert halls, and a conservatory filled with tropical plants. Alternatively, cross the Thames via the Millenium Bridge to reach the South Bank, where you’ll find Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the National Theatre, among the many attractions.