LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
St Paul's Cathedral
Stop 06 of 18 on Travelhour's London walking day
About St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, the seat of the Bishop of London. The cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London in the Church of England. It is on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London. Its dedication in honour of Paul the Apostle dates back to the original cathedral church on this site, founded in AD 604. The high-domed present structure, which was completed in 1710, is a Grade I listed building that was designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. The cathedral's reconstruction was part of a major rebuilding programme initiated in the aftermath of the Great Fire of London. The earlier Gothic cathedral, largely destroyed in the Great Fire, was a central focus for medieval and early modern London, including Paul's walk and St Paul's Churchyard, being the site of St Paul's Cross.
Plan your visit
St Paul's Cathedral — tickets, hours & how to get there
Tickets & prices
Adult tickets from £25.00, child £10.00. Online tickets are ~£3 cheaper and let you skip the physical ticket window.
Opening hours
Monday–Saturday 08:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00); closed to sightseeing on Sundays The Dome galleries (Whispering, Stone, Golden) close 45 minutes before the cathedral.
How to get there
St Paul’s station (Central line) is a 2-minute walk. Mansion House and Blackfriars are 8 minutes away on foot.
Best time to visit
Weekday afternoons after 14:00 are quietest. Climb the dome first — 528 steps take 20–30 minutes round trip. Allow 1.5–2 hours (add 45 minutes for the dome climb).
Insider tips
- Sundays are worship only and free — no sightseeing tickets sold — the choral evensong at 15:15 is unforgettable.
- The Whispering Gallery closes early on days with services, check the official diary before you climb.
- St Paul’s is one stop from the Millennium Bridge and Tate Modern — pair them for an afternoon.
Frequently asked
St Paul's Cathedral — questions travellers ask
- How much are St Paul's Cathedral tickets?
- St Paul's Cathedral tickets: adult from £25.00, child £10.00. Online tickets are ~£3 cheaper and let you skip the physical ticket window.
- What are St Paul's Cathedral opening hours?
- St Paul's Cathedral is open Monday–Saturday 08:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00); closed to sightseeing on Sundays. The Dome galleries (Whispering, Stone, Golden) close 45 minutes before the cathedral.
- How do you get to St Paul's Cathedral?
- St Paul’s station (Central line) is a 2-minute walk. Mansion House and Blackfriars are 8 minutes away on foot.
- Is St Paul's Cathedral worth visiting?
- Yes — St Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, the seat of the Bishop of London. Sundays are worship only and free — no sightseeing tickets sold — the choral evensong at 15:15 is unforgettable.
- How long do you need at St Paul's Cathedral?
- Allow 1.5–2 hours (add 45 minutes for the dome climb) to enjoy St Paul's Cathedral at a comfortable pace.
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