How much are St Paul's Cathedral sightseeing tickets and how do I book them?

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Sightseeing at St Paul's Cathedral is ticketed, while worship is free. For Monday to Saturday sightseeing, the published prices are £27 per adult and £10.50 per child, with discounts for families, groups and concessions, and some free tickets are also available. Tickets can be booked online or in person.

Ticket types and prices

Visitor Published sightseeing price (Mon–Sat)
Adult £27
Child £10.50
Families Discount available
Groups Discount available
Concessions Discount available
Some free tickets Available

Worship at St Paul's is free; the ticket prices above apply to sightseeing. For the full range of ticket types and the current details of family, group and concession discounts, the cathedral directs visitors to its ticket types and prices page.

Opening times for sightseeing

  • The cathedral is open from 8.30am Monday to Saturday for sightseeing.
  • Last entry for sightseeing is usually at 4pm, with sightseeing ending 30 minutes after the last entry time.
  • The Dome Galleries open at 9.30am, with last entry at 4.15pm.
  • Opening and closing times can change, so check the calendar for the day you plan to attend.

How to book

Sightseeing tickets can be booked online or in person. If you want to confirm a particular day or time before travelling, booking online lets you check availability against the calendar first.

Planning your visit

Address: St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD. The nearest tube station is St Paul's Underground Station, and the cathedral is accessible via a number of public transport routes.

Security and bag rules: Entry checks are in place, along with 24/7 security camera coverage, regular patrols and trained security staff. Bags larger than 45cm x 30cm x 25cm (including handles, wheels and pockets) cannot be brought in. There is no cloakroom, so do not bring larger items — the cathedral points to Stasher locations for luggage storage.

Accessibility: Specially designed guides and tours are available, along with measures to improve physical accessibility. See the Accessibility page for details.

What's on

  • A Dangerous Calling – 500 Years of William Tyndale's New Testament: a new exhibition and events marking the 500th anniversary of Tyndale's New Testament translation.
  • Celebrity Organ Recitals: the 2026 season, themed "Legacy of Legends", features the Grand Organ played by leading organists.
  • London Design Festival: returns to St Paul's in September with two artworks by Ukrainian artist Mykola Kabluka.