Event location: London Attractions. Ongoing event.
Explore the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral where you can enjoy breathtaking views across London from the very top of the dome.Fast track skip-the-line privileges at the entrance that allow you to bypass the general admission queue for priority admission.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Golden Gallery
The Dome
The Stone Gallery
The Whispering Gallery
Exhibition - Oculus: an eye into St Paul's
Duration
View at your leisure (Most visitor's spend 1.5 - 2 hours inside St Paul's)
When can I go
Cathedral open Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (last admission); Galleries open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (last admission)
Suitable for Children
Yes, there is no age restriction and children of all ages visiting St Paul's are very welcome.Children under six (6) years of age are admitted free of charge and do not require a ticket. (Children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the galleries)
How does it work
You will receive a confirmation Voucher . Please print the voucher and take to the ticket office at the cathedral. The ticket allows access to the entire cathedral.
Where do I go
St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
Nearest Train Station: Blackfriars, Cannon Street or London Bridge
Nearest Underground: Blackfriars
Public Bus Routes: 4, 11, 15, 23, 25, 26, 100, 242
What is included
Fast track skip-the-line privileges at the entrance
Full access to explore the entire Cathedral, including an ability to climb to the top for stunning views of London.
Good to know
There are often long queues at the main tourist points, your pass will allow you to skip the queues, giving more time to enjoy the sites.
Cancellation policy
No refunds available
Detailed Information
The Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City of London since 604 AD, a constant reminder to this great commercial centre of the importance of the spiritual side of life. The current Cathedral - the fourth to occupy this site - was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. Its architectural and artistic importance reflect the determination of the five monarchs who oversaw its building that London's leading church should be as beautiful and imposing as their private palaces.
Dominating the London skyline, the magnificent domed cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was completed in 1710. Visitors can now enjoy a new inclusive multimedia guide which weaves together contemporary photography, archive film footage (including the wedding of HRH Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer) and the voices of those who work in St Paul's today, with interviews and commentary from the Dean of St Paul's, the Conservator and Director of Music amongst others.
New Exhibition - Oculus: an eye into St Paul's
Visitors can also enjoy the new exhibition 'Oculus: an eye into St Paul's'. The first project of its kind in a cathedral, Oculus uses 270Ë films to bring 1400 years of history to life. Located in the atmospheric former Treasury in the crypt, Oculus takes visitors to Saxon London amidst the construction of the first St Paul's in 604 AD, through the buildings on the site that have fallen to fire and disrepair, before showing them the Great Fire of 1666 and the devastation of London during the Blitz when St Paul's became a lasting symbol of strength, survival and hope.
The Golden Gallery
The Golden Gallery is the smallest of the galleries, which runs around the highest point of the outer dome, 280ft (85.4 metres) and 530 steps from ground-level. While the dome and galleries were being built, Wren was hauled up and down in a basket at least once a week to inspect the work in progress. He was 76 by the time this work was completed in 1708 and he watched as his son placed the last stone in position.
The Dome
St Paul's is built in the shape of a cross, with the dome crowning the intersection of the arms. It is one of the largest Cathedral domes in the world, 111.3 metres high. It weighs approximately 65,000 tonnes and is supported by eight pillars. Between the arches of the inner dome are mosaics of prophets and saints, which were installed between 1864 and 1888. The murals in the dome were created between 1715 and 1719 by court painter Sir James Thornhill and feature scenes from the life of St Paul.
The Stone Gallery
The Stone Gallery is one of the two galleries above the Whispering Gallery that encircle the outside of the dome. The Stone Gallery stands at 173 ft (53.4 metres) from ground-level. It is reached by 378 steps. While the Dome and galleries were being built, Wren was hauled up and down in a basket at least once a week to inspect the work in progress. He was 76 by the time this work was completed in 1708 and he watched as his son placed the last stone in position.
The Whispering Gallery
The Whispering Gallery runs around the interior of the Dome and is 259 steps up from ground-level. It gets its name from a charming quirk in its construction, which makes a whisper against its walls audible on the opposite side.
Special services or events may close all or part of the Cathedral at short notice.
Sunday open for worship only and there is no sightseeing.