St. Pauls Cathedral tickets

St Paul’s is not only an architectural masterpiece and its dome a landmark of the London skyline, but also a symbol of the hope, strength and resilience of the city and nation it serves. A cathedral has stood here since 604AD with the present cathedral now over 300 years old.

Enjoy the beautiful décor of the vast cathedral floor before climbing to the famous Whispering Gallery* with its unique acoustics. Continue to the Stone or *Golden Galleries on top of the dome for breath-taking panoramic views across London. The crypt is the resting place for famous Britons such as Lord Admiral Nelson, the Duke of Wellington, and the cathedral’s architect – Sir Christopher Wren.

*The Whispering Gallery is closed to the public until further notice.

Opening Hours
St Paul’s is a busy working church and can need to amend sightseeing opening hours due to hosting special services or events, sometimes at short notice

The Cathedral usually opens for sightseeing Monday to Saturday at 0830 (1000 on Wednesday).
Last admission to the Cathedral is at 1600.

Once inside the Cathedral, access to the Dome Galleries is from 09:30 to 16:15 (10:00 to 16:15 on Wednesdays). The Cathedral closes for sightseeing at 16:30. The shop closes at 1630