In line with the national lockdown in England, the Cathedral is currently closed for sightseeing visits. We hope to reopen for sightseeing
when it is safe to do so. This will be no earlier than 17th May 2021 as per government guidelines.
More information and COVID-19 updates can be found here.
As well as the multimedia guides offered for your use, the Cathedral has a team of knowledgeable guides with many years of experience to engage
with you during your visit.
Introductory Talk (No extra cost above admission)
A 15-20 minute introduction to the history and architecture of the Cathedral.
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Monday - Saturday
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Please enquire at the guiding desk when you arrive
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Guided Tours (No extra cost above admission)
A guided tour in English for around 90 mins covering the Cathedral floor and Crypt, as well as the Geometric Staircase and the Quire -
areas not usually open to visitors.
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Monday - Saturday
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Please enquire at the guiding desk when you arrive, advanced reservations are not possible.
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Geometric Staircase Viewing and Introductory Talk (No extra cost above admission) *NEW*
An opportunity to view the magnificent Geometric Staircase with a 10 minute introduction to its history and architecture.
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Monday - Saturday
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12pm | 1pm | 2pm
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Please enquire at the guiding desk when you arrive.
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Private Group Guided Tours *currently not available*
Cathedral guides can be booked for the same 90 minute tour in English but on a private basis for your group at a small additional cost per
person. You will need a minimum number of 10 people in your group and these tours must be pre-booked. It is also possible to book an Art Tour
on a private group basis.
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A private group guided tour can usually start at one of the following times
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10.15am | 11.15am | 1.15pm | 2.15pm
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£5 per person (on top of general ticket price)
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Please contact the Sales and Admissions team to check availability at least two weeks in advance via admissions@stpaulscathedral.org.uk or 0207 246 8357
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Triforium Tour - public bookings *currently not available*
A one-hour tour in English which includes the library*, Geometric Staircase and Great Model, as well as a spectacular view down the nave from above
the Great West Doors. The cathedral will offer public Triforium Tours (no minimum party size required to make a reservation and you
will be with other visitors on the tour) on the following dates:
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Future dates to be added when guided tours recommence
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£8 per person (on top of general ticket price)
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* Please note that the library closed for refurbishments at the beginning of August 2018. The tour will not enter the library during
this period and extra time will be allocated elsewhere. We expect to be able to show you the restored library without its books present
from summer 2021, and with books present from November 2021.
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These tours can be pre-booked online when dates are confirmed.
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Please be aware that there are 141 steps to the Triforium level and no lift access available at present. Within the Triforium, the
tour route includes up to a further 10 short flights of stairs (each no more than 10 steps).
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Triforium Tour - private group bookings *currently not available*
A one-hour tour in English for a party of minimum 5 people, and maximum 20 (sometimes we can accommodate two simultaneous tours thereby increasing
the maximum to 40), which includes the library*, Geometric Staircase and Great Model, as well as a spectacular view down the nave from above the
Great West Doors. Tours generally available from the following schedule:
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Weekdays
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11.30am | 2pm
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£8 per person (on top of general ticket price)
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* Please note that the library closed for refurbishments at the beginning of August 2018. The tour will not enter the library
during this period and extra time will be allocated elsewhere. We expect to be able to show you the restored library without its books
present from summer 2021, and with books present from November 2021.
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Pre-booking essential. Please contact the Sales and Admissions team at least two weeks in advance via admissions@stpaulscathedral.org.uk or 020 7246 8357
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Please be aware that there are 141 steps to the Triforium level and no lift access available at present. Within the Triforium, the
tour route includes up to a further 10 short flights of stairs (each no more than 10 steps).
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Touch Tours *currently not available*
A two-hour tour in English of the Cathedral Floor and Crypt which is suitable for people with vision impairments. Numbers are limited to 6
visitors plus additional places for an accompanying carer or necessary companion per person, i.e. a maximum of 12 people.
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Future dates to be added when guided tours recommence
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Other dates on request, subject to guide availability.
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No extra cost above admission. Please note that complimentary entry can be granted to a disabled visitor and an accompanying
carer or necessary companion.
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Pre-booking essential. Please contact the Sales and Admissions team at least a week in advance at admissions@stpaulscathedral.org.uk or 020 7246 8357.
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Cathedral Art Tours (no extra cost above admission) *currently not available*
A special 75 minute tour in English introducing some of the art to be found inside the Cathedral. The tour features Bill
Viola's Martyrs (2014) and Mary (2016), two pieces created specifically for the Cathedral. Visitors will have the opportunity to spend time and
discuss these modern-day altarpieces in a religious setting, with a cathedral guide, and experience the difference a sacred location may make on
the installations. The tour will also include works by William Holman Hunt, Gerry Judah and Hughie O’Donoghue.
UK School Visits
A range of guided visits are available and must be pre-booked through the Schools & Families
department.
