The dome of St Paul's Cathedral above Ludgate Hill in the City of London

Tickets & admission

Official St Paul's Cathedral Tickets 2026 — Book Online

Book official St Paul's Cathedral tickets online to explore the cathedral floor and crypt, climb the dome when open, and visit its three galleries.

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St Paul's Cathedral ticket prices 2026

Adult (18–64)
£27.00Book

Age: 18–64

Senior (65+)
£24.00Book

Age: 65+

Student
£24.00Book

Valid with student ID

Youth (16–17)
£10.50Book

Age: 16–17

Child (6–15)
£10.50Book

Age: 6–15. Only in combination with: Youth, Student, Adult, Senior, Family 2 + 3, Family 1 + 3

Infant (0–5)
Free

Age: 0–5. Only in combination with: Youth, Student, Adult, Senior, Family 2 + 3, Family 1 + 3

Family 1 + 3
£37.50Book

1 adult, 3 children

Family 2 + 3
£64.50Book

2 adults, 3 children

Plan your visit first

Check the latest opening times and how to get to St Paul's so you can choose the best entry slot.

Every sightseeing ticket also includes free volunteer-led tours — see the free tours below.

Choose a ticket

Which ticket to choose

Most popular

Standard sightseeing

Full access for one adult, valid all day.

£27.00

  • Cathedral floor, Quire and High Altar
  • The Crypt and Wren's tomb
  • Dome galleries, including the Golden Gallery
  • Multimedia guide and Oculus film
  • Single entry on your chosen date and time slot

Concession

Seniors aged 65+ and full-time students with valid ID.

£24.00

  • Identical access to a standard adult ticket
  • Photo ID or student card checked on entry
  • Single entry on your chosen date and time slot

Child & youth

Ages 6-15, and youth tickets for 16-17 year olds.

£10.50

  • Must be booked with an accompanying adult ticket
  • Under 6s enter free
  • Dome climb permitted with an adult

Family

1 adult + 3 children (£37.50) or 2 adults + 3 children (£64.50).

from £37.50

  • Choose the option for one or two accompanying adults
  • All children must be aged 6-17
  • Single entry on your chosen date and time slot

Infant (0-5)

Under 6s go free with a paying adult.

Free

  • No charge and no separate ticket needed
  • Must be added to an adult, youth, student, senior or family booking

Add infants when you book the accompanying adult ticket.

* Children under 6 go free and must be added to an accompanying adult booking.

Questions

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Admission

What your ticket includes

  • 01Cathedral floor, Quire and High Altar
  • 02The Crypt, including Nelson's and Wellington's tombs
  • 03Whispering, Stone and Golden Galleries (dome climb, when open)
  • 04Multimedia guide and Oculus film
  • 05Free volunteer-led guided tours, subject to availability on the day
  • 06Valid for a single entry on your chosen date and time slot

Included

Free guided tours with your sightseeing ticket

Your admission ticket includes access to free volunteer-led tours. Book a slot on arrival at the Guiding Desk — places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free for ticket holders20 – 30 minutes

Highlights tour

Led by an expert cathedral volunteer, this live introduction connects the architecture with the story of how St Paul's was built and lesser-known figures from its history.

  • The story behind the Cathedral's construction
  • Lesser-known characters from its history
  • A concise, guide-led orientation for first-time visitors
When
Monday to Saturday at various times, usually between 11:00 and 15:00
How to book
On the day, subject to availability — ask at the Guiding Desk
Length
20 – 30 minutes
Free for ticket holdersApproximately 90 minutes

Cathedral floor and Crypt tour

The longer guided route covers the Cathedral Floor and Crypt, then adds the Geometric Staircase and the Quire — areas the Cathedral says are not usually open to visitors.

  • Cathedral Floor
  • The Crypt
  • Geometric Staircase
  • Quire
  • Areas not usually open to visitors
When
Monday to Saturday at various times, usually between 11:00 and 15:00
How to book
On the day, subject to availability — ask at the Guiding Desk
Length
Approximately 90 minutes

Planning

Make the most of your ticket

01

Book online in advance

Booking ahead secures your preferred date and time slot and lets you walk straight to the entrance queue.

02

Book the right time slot

Standard tickets are single-entry and tied to a date and time. Choose a slot that gives you unhurried time before the galleries close.