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1666: The Great Fire of London

1675-1710: Construction of the new St Paul's Cathedral

1711: The construction of the dome

1940s: During and post-World Wars

1960s: Funerals of Churchill and Thatcher

1981: Royal wedding at St Paul's Cathedral

2002: Funeral of the Queen Mother

2012: Diamond Jubliee at the Cathedral

Present: St Paul’s Cathedral today

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Wander through Westminster Abbey’s royal tombs and St. Paul’s memorials with audio guides.

Get access to Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO site, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, boasting Europe’s biggest crypt—two religious landmarks in one great ticket!

Perfect for architecture lovers and spiritual seekers! Admire Westminster Abbey’s Gothic beauty and St. Paul’s Baroque design, both active places of worship.

No need to rush! St. Paul’s and Westminster Abbey are just 20 minutes apart, so you can comfortably hit both in one day.

Westminster Abbey’s royal tombs and Coronation Chair, plus St. Paul’s epic dome climb, easily fills up a few hours, so plan for a solid half-day adventure.

Audio guide in Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Japanese, Italian, Hungarian, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and English

Access to all 5 levels of St. Paul’s Cathedral (cathedral floor, crypt, Whispering, Stone and Golden Galleries)

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Ensure your entry tickets and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.

Pack earphones for your audio guide experience.

Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, food & beverages, and drones are not permitted on this experience.

Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

This experience is partially accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

The venue provides free tickets for disabled individuals.

For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that both the Abbey and Cathedral is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly.

Large bags, suitcases, backpacks, rucksacks, illegal drugs, weapons, and items that make noise, like whistles, banners, flags, and political slogans, are not allowed in this experience.

With Braille and a hearing loop system, this experience is accessible to all.

Safety is a priority, so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

Select the 9.30am slot to enter anytime between 9.30am-12pm on weekdays and 9am-12pm on Saturdays.

Select the 12pm slot to enter anytime between 12pm-3pm on weekdays and 12pm-2.30pm on Saturdays.

Large bags, filming, tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not allowed on this experience.

Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult aged 18 or over when accessing the Dome Galleries.

Available facilities: restroom and free Wi-Fi.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Old St Paul's Cathedral exterior with gothic architecture in Wellington, New Zealand.

Coronation Chair inside Westminster Abbey, London.

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Elizabeth I tomb in Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey. 

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Aerial view from St Paul's Cathedral's Golden Gallery, showcasing twin baroque towers and London's skyline.

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We had a wonderful guide who explained so well about the architectural features and symbols throughout the cathedral.  She also engaged our 9 year old grandson who enjoyed the visit as much as we did. We loved the words in Latin at the centre of the cathedral placed by Wren's son with the meaning "if you want an epitaph to Sir Christopher Wren, simply look around you!" It was lovely to pause on the hour to reflect that St Paul's is a place of worship and to say The Lord's Prayer together in our mother tongues.

Visita piacevole e ben organizzata con le audio guide che descrivono in modo divertente i vari punti di riferimento durante il percorso. Nessun problema di code per accedere ne durante la visita della cattedrale di St Paul's e Westminster Abbey.

Pleasant and well-organized tour with the audio guides amusingly describing the various landmarks along the way. No problems with queues for access nor during the visit to St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

Pas de surprises avec les billets achetés via Headout. Tout c'est passé à merveille. Très beau lieu Saint, et avec l'audio-guide la durée de visite est parfaite, ni trop courte ni trop longue (~1h30/2h). 😁

No surprises with tickets purchased via Headout. Everything went perfectly. Very beautiful Saint place, and with the audio-guide the duration of the visit is perfect, neither too short nor too long (~1h30/2h). 😁

De supers expériences ! L'échange des tickets se fait sans problèmes. Très belle expérience à l'abbaye, avec l'audio guide ! Et également bon moment à la Tour de Londres, avec la découverte des joyaux de la couronne. 

Great experiences! Exchanging tickets is easy. Great experience at the abbey, with the audio guide! And also a great time at the Tower of London, with the discovery of the crown jewels.

Nous avons pris nos entrées pour midi. Presque  personne dans la file d'attente, ce qui n'était pas le cas vers 14h. Nous avons fait une visite sans audioguide. L'abbaye est magnifique à l'intérieur , très chargée en sculptures. Nous avons auusi apprécié les différents petits jardins. Mon fils de 10 ans  a bien aimé. 

We took our appetizers for lunch. Hardly anyone in line, which was not the case around 2pm. We took a tour without an audioguide. The interior of the abbey is magnificent, with a wealth of sculptures. We also enjoyed the various small gardens. My 10-year-old son really enjoyed it.

Explore the hidden gems of Westminster with this private, small-group walking tour, along with entry to St. Paul's Cathedral, an icon of London.

From Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, ramble through 20 noteworthy sights with an enthusiastic local guide lending a unique perspective to each landmark.

Make it in time to enjoy the spectacular Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace and stroll through the lush greenery at St. James Park.

Enter St. Paul's Cathedral, a beautiful Baroque-style church that witnessed many big events, including the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana.

Learn more about the Cathedral from your multilingual multimedia guide and gain access to attractions like the Crypt where Sir Christopher Wren is buried.

3-hour walking tour of 20 Westminster sights

Expert guide for the Westminster walking tour

Multimedia audio guide for St. Paul's Cathedral

Changing of the Guard ceremony (certain days only)

Houses of Parliament (Westminster Palace)

Tip: After the tour, you could take a leisurely boat ride on the River Thames or visit the nearby Tate Modern for some art exploration.

The Westminster tour has an expert local guide accompanying you while the visit to St. Paul's Cathedral offers a multimedia guide in multiple languages.

For Changing of the Guard, select 10am start time on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Sundays, or any available day in June & July.

St. Paul's Cathedral is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

On Sundays, the cathedral is closed for visits.

The Whispering Gallery and St Dunstan's Chapel at St. Paul's are no photography areas.

St. Paul's Cathedral is an active working cathedral therefore usual operating hours are subject to change. Check the latest schedule on the venue website before visiting.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along to St. Paul's Cathedral.

Strict dress code for the Cathedral: modest, respectful attire.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Westminster Small-Group Guided Walking Tour with St Paul’s Cathedral Admission Tickets

Il sito è poco chiaro, avevo prenotato una guida in italiano e invece mi sono ritrovata con una guida in inglese , bravissimo per carità , ma niente per cui avevo pagato e inoltre i biglietti per l ingresso alla cattedrale di Sant Paul con aiudihuofa , se li avessimo comprati direttamente lì costavano molto meno 

The site is unclear, I had booked a guide in Italian and instead I ended up with a guide in English , very good for goodness sake , but nothing for which I had paid and moreover the tickets for the entrance to St. Paul's Cathedral with aiudihuofa , if we had bought them directly there they cost much less

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Explore St. Paul’s Cathedral and admire the artwork inside, such as The Light of the World by William Holman Hunt, a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

Get the most magnificent views of the Nave, the large ceremonial space from the Whispering Gallery, and show your respect at the American Memorial Chapel.

Next up, enjoy a thrilling 30-min ride on the London Eye, the tallest cantilevered observation wheel in Europe, and enjoy sublime views of the London skyline.

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Multimedia guide available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean

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Tip: Put in the effort to climb 500 steps to the Golden Gallery and you'll be treated to some of the best views of London.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along.

Tip: Visiting early in the morning or late in the evening can help you beat the crowds.

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London eye was brilliant 👏 Granddaughter was so excited 
Aquarium bit disappointing as no penguins 
But still a magical day

La seguridad de que teníamos entrada para el día elegido. No sabía que había que llevarlas impresas, tuvimos que mandar un email para que nos las imprimieran allí.

The certainty that we had tickets for the chosen day. I didn't know that we had to bring them printed, we had to send an email to have them printed there.

Très peu d'attente grâce à notre billet Accès rapide. Bonne organisation de l'accès à l'embarquement et au débarquement. Panorama magnifique. Une belle expérience.

Very little waiting thanks to our Rapid Access ticket. Well-organized access to embarkation and disembarkation. Magnificent panorama. A great experience.

Once allowed in enjoyed the experience.  I printed QR codes only but was not sufficient to enter. They wanted booking reference no. So why not say print booking reference no. ???

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Visit St. Paul's Cathedral and learn how the monument still stands having survived the Great Fire of London and the blitz during World War 2.

Gaze at the Cathedral's Baroque-style architecture and catch the award-winning 270° film experience of Oculus, that displays the history of the church.

Awe at the 2nd largest dome in the world at 111 meters, and climb up to the Golden Gallery to catch some stunning panoramic views of the London skyline. 

Head over to the Crypt and pay your respects to the famous Britons like Sir Christoper Wren, the architect of the cathedral, and the 1st Duke of Wellington.

Upgrade your St Paul's Cathedral ticket and go on a small-group walking tour of Westminster, or explore any one other attraction in London.

Free multimedia guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean

Free guided tours available once inside, subject to availability

3-hour Westminster walking tour in a group of no more than 15 people (optional)

Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace (optional)

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Access to the Go City app, available in English, French, German, and Spanish (optional)

Tip: You will be climbing 528 steps to the Golden Gallery so keep time aside and plan your visit accordingly. 

The Whispering Gallery and St Dunstan's Chapel are no photography areas.

Strict dress code: modest, respectful attire.

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