St Paul’s Cathedral has closed for tourism and services from Tuesday 17
March.
The Cathedral has been acting in accordance with Government and Church of England advice since the outbreak of COVID-19. Following advice from the
Church of England on the suspension of services, and updated Government information, the Cathedral has decided to suspend all public services and
tourism at the Cathedral until further notice. This will be regularly reviewed. Tours mentioned on this page as usually being bookable will
not be bookable until further notice.
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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Talks run regularly throughout the day
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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 90 minute guided tour in English covering the Cathedral floor and Crypt, as well as the Geometric Staircase, Chapel of St Michael & St
George and the Quire - areas not usually open to visitors.
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Monday - Saturday
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10am | 11am | 1pm | 2pm
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Please reserve a place at the guiding desk when you arrive. Advance reservations are not possible. The above is a typical schedule and
there may be day to day variations.
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Private Group Guided Tours
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
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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Friday 5 June 2020
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11.30am
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Thursday 11 June 2020
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11.30am
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Monday 22 June 2020
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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 for approximately 24 months. The tour will not
enter the library during this period and extra time will be allocated elsewhere.
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These tours can be booked
online up to 90 days in advance.
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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
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 for approximately 24 months. The tour will not
enter the library during this period and extra time will be allocated elsewhere.
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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
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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Friday 19 June 2020
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1pm
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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)
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.
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**dates coming soon**
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Please reserve a place at the guiding desk when you arrive. Advance reservations are not possible.
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UK School Visits
A range of guided visits are available and must be pre-booked through the Schools & Families
department.
