St Paul's Cathedral Private Tour Details

Discover St Paul’s Cathedral – an icon of London – in this amazing private tour. Explore Christopher Wren’s magnificent 18th-century masterpiece of a cathedral. Discover the story of how London’s largest church came to be, and who this influential architect was as you explore this iconic cathedral.

You will explore St Paul’s Cathedral with a fully licensed Blue Badge guide. These are the only external tour guides who may guide inside this iconic symbol of London. Their unparalleled access and knowledge allow you to make the most of your time discovering St Paul’s.

Highlights Include:

Hear stories of WWII and The Blitz and how the cathedral miraculously survived this dark period of London’s history.
Walk in the footsteps of royalty as you discover the church’s role in the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Diana; Jubilee celebrations of HM Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the funerals of Sir Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.
See the American Memorial Chapel which remembers 28,000 Americans stationed in the UK during WW2.
See the Crypt and tombs of history’s most famous figures including The Duke of Wellington, Lord Nelson (of Trafalgar fame) and Sir Christopher Wren.
See the stunning Quire, Grand Organ and the High Altar.
Skip-the-line with your guide and go straight into the church, saving you valuable time.

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Tour Start and End Location

Outside St Paul’s Cathedral. We can also pick up at a downtown London hotel or apartment for an extra fee – contact us.

Tour Start Time

Flexible. St Paul’s is open to tour Monday to Saturday.

Price Includes

Private Official Licensed London Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Entrance Fees - Fast Entry
All applicable taxes

Price Excludes

Transfer to St Paul's Cathedral
Gratuities

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Pricing

Until 28 February 2026: £505 (1-2 people) + £45 extra per person, including admission tickets.
From 1 March 2026: £535 (1-2 people) + £45 extra per person, including admission tickets.

Please contact us for large groups. Tours in languages other than English have a small surcharge.

VVIP St Paul's Cathedral Tour Options

Want to see even more? Gain exclusive access to areas of the Cathedral usually closed to the public with our VVIP tour upgrade options. Contact us for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I secure my tour with a deposit?

Yes, you can reserve your tour with a 25% deposit if you book at least two months before your visit. We accept bookings online or via email. The remaining balance is due one month before the tour, and we’ll remind you by email. Please note: Visa and Mastercard are accepted online. For Amex payments, please contact us.

Is this tour private?

Yes, all of our tours are private experiences just for your party. We never join separate groups together.

Are your tour guides licensed?

Our guides are all licensed Blue Badge Tourist Guides, holders of the UK’s highest guiding qualification, achieved after two years of demanding training. This ensures you benefit from expert knowledge and a top-quality tour.

Can I customise or extend this private tour?

This tour usually lasts around 2 hours. Extend this to a 4-hour tour to explore the area around St. Paul’s Cathedral on foot with your guide for only £50 extra per group – you can book this in the last step on our website.

Alternatively, this tour combines will with our Borough Market private tour or our Tate Modern private tour. You can combine these options by contacting us here for custom pricing.

What's the Cancellation Policy for this tour?

Cancel at least 10 days before your tour’s scheduled start time (London local time) – £100 cancellation fee + admission ticket costs.
Cancel between 4 and 10 days before – 50% cancellation fee + admission ticket costs.
Cancel within 96 hours (4 days) – 100% cancellation fee.

This policy ensures our guides are paid fairly when bookings are cancelled. Departure times are listed in local London time – if you are unsure, please contact us. We strongly recommend taking out full travel insurance for your trip.

What languages can this tour be done in?

Enjoy this St Paul’s Cathedral private tour daily in English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Chinese Mandarin and Portuguese. Please enquire about other languages.

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