St Paul’s Cathedral

Explore Sir Christopher Wren’s magnum opus, one of London’s most iconic landmarks and a stunning example of English Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Several chapels are located inside its walls, and a veritable treasure trove of religious and historical artefacts, statues, and beautiful works of art are situated around every corner. You’ll have the opportunity to explore Europe’s largest crypt, where you’ll find the final resting place of some of Britain’s most famous national heroes.

•  Explore the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral
• Enjoy a Self-Guided Multimedia Tour
•  Visit the crypt, resting place of notable figures from British history
•  Climb to the top of the dome and enjoy unrivalled views of the London skyline

Discover the nave
There is a long central aisle on the cathedral floor that provides a breathtaking view of the dome. View a monument to Wellington, one of Britain’s greatest soldiers and statesmen, The Grand Organ, one of the Cathedral’s greatest artefacts, and the South Transept—a monument to Britain’s naval hero Horatio Nelson.

View the Dome
See the second largest cathedral dome in world, weighing 65,000 tons, and standing 111 metres high, a prominent feature of the London skyline. 

Explore the Crypt
Visit Europe’s largest crypt, the resting place of some of Britain’s most historical figures including Nelson, Wellington and Sir Christoper Wren, the architect of St Paul’s. 

Visit the Chapels
Seven chapels are located inside St. Paul’s, including the All Souls’ Chapel, a memorial to Lord Kitchener, a famous Field Marshal from WW1, and The American Memorial Chapel, an area destroyed during the Blitz and restored to commemorate the 28,000 Americans stationed in the UK during WW2.

Exhibition: Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge 

2023 marked the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren, a visionary and architect of St Paul’s Cathedral. Join us at St Paul’s to discover more about his life and work, as well as how he created his masterpiece.

Sir Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge is a new special exhibition at St. Paul’s Cathedral that explores the life and work of Christopher Wren through archive material and personal artefacts. The exhibition investigates the genius of Wren and his ever-enquiring mind, highlighting his achievements in the fields of science and architecture and culminating in his greatest masterpiece, St Paul’s Cathedral.

This exhibition is located in the Crypt and is included for all sightseeing ticketholders.