St. Paul's underground station, London (exit 2)
Guided by Ann or Chris or Isobel or Mary
Adult: £41 · Students & Seniors: £34 · Children: £13
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Weekly | 10.30 am | 12.30 pm | Winter Summer | Reserve Online |
St Paul’s Cathedral – a London heartbeat in stone – a London Calling podcast about why this tour is a must-do.
Short read: “Afloat upon ethereal tides St. Paul’s above the city rides”
Long read: “St. Paul’s is much more than a place of worship. It is a specific against grossness, brutality and despair. To set foot into St. Paul’s is to experience that cold shock straight from the past, beauty as a genius conceived it, grace that we had forgotten.”
Now as to practicals. There’s an admission charge to St. Paul’s, but we get a Group Rate – we get you in for less than you’d have to pay if you went in off your own bat. More to the point is your other “spend”: your time. To refract it through a great guide will “buy” you inestimable riches in St. Paul’s.
Knowing where to look and what to look for – and seeing these things through the translucent integument of their “stories” – it’s like going from blurry near-sighted to 20:20.
The St. Paul’s Cathedral Tour is guided by award-winning guides Mary (“Best Practical” – guiding equivalent of Baseball’s Triple Crown), Isobel and Judy, winner of the London Tourist Board’s Guide of the Year Award. Afloat upon its golden reputation – Winner, Best Tourism Experience in London Award – London Walks above the knock-offs glides.

Here’s Mary getting her St. Paul’s Tour Underway. She’s setting the scene. It’s an admirably clear crash course in the history of London.

The St. Paul’s Cathedral Tour takes place at 10.30 am every* Tuesday. The meeting point is just outside exit 2 of St. Paul’s Tube. N.B., the St. Paul’s tour ends – where else? – at St. Paul’s Cathedral, right by St. Paul’s Tube Stop.
*But please always check the calendar and/or – should one be showing – pay heed to any Click to check dates this walk isn’t taking place announcements.

“Best Tourism Experience in London” Gold Medal Winner, Visit London
“London Walks puts you into the hands of an expert on the particular area and topic of a tour…” The New York Times
“The original and best – there are several companies offering walking tours of London but London Walks (London’s oldest) is easily the pick of the bunch” London, Cadogan Guide

If you can’t make one of the regularly scheduled Secrets of St. Paul’s tours do think about booking one as a private tour. If you go private you can have the Secrets of St. Paul’s Tour – or any other London Walk – on a day and at a time that suits your convenience. We’ll tailor it to your requirements. And – always with private London Walks and tours – we go to great lengths to make sure the guide-walker(s) “fit” is well-nigh perfect.
Ring Fiona or Peter or Mary on 020 7624 3978 or email us at [email protected] and we’ll set it up and make it happen for you.
A private London Walk – they’re good value for an individual or couple and sensational value for a group – makes an ideal group or educational or birthday party or office (team-building) or club outing.
A private London Walk makes a fab present – be it a birthday or anniversary or get-to-know-your-new neighbourhood gift or Christmas present or whatever. Merchandise schmerchandise (gift wrapped or not) – but giving someone an experience, now that’s special. Memories make us rich.



“If this were a golf tournament every name on the Leader Board would be a London Walks guide”
Carol Griesedieck –
Isobel was the perfect guide… fascinating detail and history! She is a gem! We have been to St Paul’s many times and found new information and history to enhance our experience! Thank you’
Heather Binmore –
When we come to London, we always do a London Walk and have never been disappointed . This time we went on the St Paul’s cathedral tour with Ann Jones and she was superb. We got a great appreciation of the history and architecture of the cathedral and heard interesting stories of some of the people commemorated there. Ann was very interesting and knowledgeable, and two hours flew by. Five stars from us. Thank you Ann
Tracey –
St Paul’s is my favourite sight on London’s amazing skyline. I am so glad I did this fantastic tour to get more acquainted with this beautiful piece of architecture! Our guide Ann shared insider insights you likely won’t find elsewhere. She was witty, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable. I enjoyed every moment, thanks Ann.
Frances Henry –
So meaningful to have a guide who enjoys her cathedral. Its nooks and crannies explored…..a fine way to go!
Concepción Delgado –
We took this tour with Mary. She did a marvellous job. Explained everything carefull and beautifully in a very comprenhensive way for our family. A lovely time spent with her. Highly recommended
Dagmara –
Top-class tour with lots of interesting information provided in an entertaining way! I would definitely recommend it to someone wanting to learn more about the Cathedral and London/England’s history in an engaging way.
Jean –
Ann was a great leader, not just telling us about the typical things but she tried very hard to tell us about local people who would share our current interest. The tour was insightful and broadening.
Danny gurr –
A wonderful tour with Ann. I’ve been to st Paul’s on several prior occasions, but this visit was much better! Although Ann pointed out all of the major sights, she spent more time on the curious, smaller items that I’d always missed before. I love to learn new bits of history and her tour was a goldmine of new information! I’ve probably done 200 London walks over 40 years. This was one of the best!
Dale –
Ann provided wonderful insight on the history and the people of St Paul’s
Sharon McNeil –
Excellent tour! Ann gave insider details that you may not receive in other tours. She is witty and very knowledgeable. Enjoyed immensely