St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul's underground station, London (exit 2)
Guided by Ann or Chris or Isobel or Mary
Adult: £41 · Students & Seniors: £34 · Children: £13
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Weekly | 10.30 am | 12.30 pm | Winter Summer | Reserve Online |
N.B. this walk will not take place on the following dates:
17-06-2025
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.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
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.
ST. PAUL’S TOUR – THE PRACTICALS
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.
LONDON WALKS REVIEWS
“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
LONDON WALKS PRIVATE WALKS
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.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LONDON WALKS
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.
MIND THE GAP
LONDON WALKS – STREETS AHEAD!
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE GUIDING
“If this were a golf tournament every name on the Leader Board would be a London Walks guide”
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
Jean Miller –
Ann was a fabulous tour guide at St. Paul’s and we learned so many new and interesting facts, even though we have been there before. She is energetic, as well as knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing so much information about the cathedral and Sir Christopher Wren. Definitely a tour worth taking!
Thomas Siler –
Ann did an excellent job on our out of St Paul’s. I have done this walk before and she revealed some new things I had not seen before. I would highly recommend this very informative walk!
p –
what an amazing tour of St Paul’s. Learnt lots about London along the way as well as getting a memorable insight into this fascinating Cathedral. Isobel is amazing putting things into context and making them memorable. Will be looking for more of her tours. thank you!
Priya –
Ann was magnificent. She was eloquent, concise and had incredible facts throughout the tour. She also had stops where we could set, which was greatly appreciated by my mother! I am a regular London Walker, and this walk is in my top 5! Thank you so much Ann for a splendid New Years Eve! Can’t wait to see you on another walk.
Ian Wright –
Fantastic tour of St. Paul’s. I lived in London for many years and had visited St Paul’s many times but missed many of the small details and stories that the tour bought to life. Ann was attentive, thoughtful and a wonderful story teller
Rosi Jordon –
We enjoyed an excellent tour of St Paul’s with Ann yesterday. She is a fount of knowledge about every aspect of this beautiful cathedral and spoke with great enthusiasm, mentioning a vast array of fascinating facts. I am now a huge fan of Sir Christopher Wren and bought a book about him in the lovely shop.
We would highly recommend this tour and are now very keen to go on another one asap!
Shelley Lane –
I highly recommend the St. Paul’s Cathedral walking tour with Isobel. Her respect for the Cathedral and its history is palpable and she shares her knowledge in an inclusive manner. I was also impressed when Isobel stopped the tour during the Lord’s Prayer (while other guides continued to babble on). On a personal note, Isobel asked that the group allow those who are short and hearing impaired to stand close to her as she didn’t want to shout in the Cathedral. I am both short and hard-of-hearing and appreciated not having to turn my hearing aids up to 15!