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The best St Paul's Cathedral tickets
Entry with the dome galleries, a 30-sight walk that ends inside, a river ride on the Uber Boat and a private guide: here is how to visit, with honest advice on the climb to the dome, paying versus going in for a service, and the days it closes for services.
See our 5 picks
Yes, St Paul's Cathedral is worth it for the dome, the crypt and the view. Sightseeing needs a ticket, from €32 here or £27 for an adult on the official site. Services are free to attend.
Sightseeing runs Monday to Saturday. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 5 picks for St Paul's Cathedral
The plain entry ticket suits most people. The others add a walk, a boat or a private guide. All five have free cancellation.
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from €32 per person Our top pick 4.7 (11,519) reviews on GetYourGuide
St Paul's Cathedral entry ticket
Entry to the cathedral floor, the crypt and the dome galleries for one day. A multimedia guide in 9 languages is included. You can also join free tours and talks on site.
Best for Most visitors
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from €90 per person 7 hours 4.8 (12) reviews on GetYourGuide
30-sight walk with St Paul's entry
A 7-hour walk through Westminster and the London Bridge area, with a ticket for St Paul's. It starts at The Ritz on Piccadilly. Plan for a full day on foot.
Best for Keen walkers on a first visit
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from €59 per person 2 hours 4.5 (2) reviews on GetYourGuide
St Paul's and a return Uber Boat ride
Few reviews so far (2). Cathedral entry with the crypt and dome galleries, plus a return river ticket on the Uber Boat. You go at your own pace.
Best for Visitors who want the river too
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from €305 per person 2–5.5 hours 5.0 (3) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private St Paul's tour with skip-the-line entry
Few reviews so far (3). A private guide and a skip-the-line ticket to the cathedral and dome. Longer options add a City walk or private car transfers, and pickup is available.
Best for Families or groups who want a private guide
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from €238 per person 5 h 30 min 5.0 (1) reviews on GetYourGuide
Crown Jewels, St Paul's, cruise and the London Eye
Few reviews so far (1). A 5.5-hour coach day with a Blue Badge Guide: St Paul's, the Tower with the Crown Jewels, a Thames cruise and the London Eye. It does not suit wheelchair users.
Best for One full day of big sights
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St Paul's Cathedral tickets compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Pickup | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cathedral entry ticket | €32 per person | Not stated | Meeting point | Most visitors | The cathedral sells it itself, and it has 4.7 from 11,519 reviews. |
| 30-sight walk with St Paul's entry | €90 per person | 7 hours | Meeting point | Keen walkers on a first visit | Much of central London and the cathedral in one day, with 4.8 from 12 reviews. |
| St Paul's and a return Uber Boat ride | €59 per person | 2 hours | Meeting point | Visitors who want the river too | The cathedral and a boat ride in one ticket. |
| Private St Paul's tour with skip-the-line entry | €305 per person | 2–5.5 hours | Pickup optional | Families or groups who want a private guide | The only private guide for St Paul's, in 9 languages. |
| Crown Jewels, St Paul's, cruise and the London Eye | €238 per person | 5 h 30 min | Meeting point | One full day of big sights | Four big sights in one day with a guide. |
St Paul's Cathedral entry ticket
€32 per person 4.7 (11,519)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- Most visitors
- Why we picked it
- The cathedral sells it itself, and it has 4.7 from 11,519 reviews.
30-sight walk with St Paul's entry
€90 per person7 hours 4.8 (12)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- Keen walkers on a first visit
- Why we picked it
- Much of central London and the cathedral in one day, with 4.8 from 12 reviews.
St Paul's and a return Uber Boat ride
€59 per person2 hours 4.5 (2)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want the river too
- Why we picked it
- The cathedral and a boat ride in one ticket.
Private St Paul's tour with skip-the-line entry
€305 per person2–5.5 hours 5.0 (3)
Details
- Pickup
- Pickup optional
- Who it suits
- Families or groups who want a private guide
- Why we picked it
- The only private guide for St Paul's, in 9 languages.
Crown Jewels, St Paul's, cruise and the London Eye
€238 per person5 h 30 min 5.0 (1)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- One full day of big sights
- Why we picked it
- Four big sights in one day with a guide.
- All 5 offer free cancellation.
- Private option: 30-sight walk with St Paul's entry; Private St Paul's tour with skip-the-line entry.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
St Paul's Cathedral tickets
You need a ticket to go sightseeing. On GetYourGuide, entry starts from €32. The official site lists £27 for an adult and £10.50 for a child.
Every ticket covers the cathedral floor, the crypt and the dome galleries. A free multimedia guide, free tours and exhibitions are included too.
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing, Monday to Saturday | £27 | £10.50 |
| "Dome Sundays" (Sundays only) | £13.50 | £5.25 |
| Treasures Tour add-on | £16 plus entry | Not stated |
Climbing the dome
The dome has three galleries, and you reach them by stairs only. The Whispering Gallery is 257 steps up. The Stone Gallery is 376 steps, and the Golden Gallery is 528.
The dome galleries open at 9:30am. Last entry is at 4:15pm. Take it slowly if you are not used to stairs.
Free and cheaper entry
Disabled visitors go in free, and so does a carer. Members also go free.
UK visitors on Universal Credit, Pension Credit or ESA (Employment Support Allowance) can get £1 tickets. Family, student and senior discounts exist too; the site does not show the amounts.
Many visitors pair it with Tower of London tickets on the same day; both sit in the City.
Opening times and services
Sightseeing runs Monday to Saturday from 8:30am. Last entry is usually at 4pm, and sightseeing ends at 4:30pm. Times can change, so check the cathedral's What's On page.
On Sundays, the cathedral sells a cheaper "Dome Sundays" ticket instead. Services happen every day, and anyone can go in for a service for free.
Evensong
Choral Evensong is at 5pm most days and at 3pm on Sundays. It is free and needs no ticket. Times can change; check the cathedral's What's On page.
On days without the choir, such as some school holidays, there is a spoken Evening Prayer instead.
Getting there and what to bring
The nearest Tube station is St Paul's. The address is St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD.
Bring a small bag. Bags can be at most 45 × 30 × 25 cm, handles and wheels included. There is no cloakroom.
Before you book St Paul's
Pick a weekday
Sightseeing runs Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, only the cheaper dome ticket is sold.
Climb early
The dome galleries open at 9:30am. Last entry to the dome is at 4:15pm.
Travel light
There is no cloakroom. Bags must fit 45 × 30 × 25 cm.
Check the cancellation
All five picks show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Check the time limit on each listing.
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