Walk St Paul's Cathedral in this order

Start with The dome. Leave The crypt and galleries for the middle of the visit, and treat Ludgate Hill as the stop you can cut.

First Then Cut if needed
The dome The crypt and galleries Ludgate Hill
St Paul's Cathedral

What to do in order

The dome

The dome

Do The dome before the grounds fill. It is the stop that gets harder to enjoy later in the day.

The crypt and galleries

The crypt and galleries

Give The crypt and galleries a real block of time. A glance between other stops wastes it.

Ludgate Hill

Ludgate Hill

Keep Ludgate Hill for the end. Skipping it still leaves a complete visit.

This is the walking order for St Paul's Cathedral. Confirm hours the morning you go.

Why this order

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The dome first

The dome sets the rest of the day. Doing it late means rushing the part people came for.

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The crypt and galleries in the middle

The crypt and galleries needs time of its own. Put it between the opening stop and anything optional.

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Ludgate Hill is optional

If the day runs short, stop after The crypt and galleries. Ludgate Hill is the piece that can wait.

Moving through the visit

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  • Begin at The dome.
  • Continue to The crypt and galleries before adding anything else.
  • Leave Ludgate Hill until you know you still have time.
  • Entry rules and prices live on the ticket page for St Paul's Cathedral. This page is only the order.

FAQ

Where do I start at St Paul's Cathedral?

At The dome. The later stops make less sense if you have not done that one.

What if I only have a short visit?

Do The dome and, if you can, The crypt and galleries. Cut Ludgate Hill.

Is this a guided tour?

No. It is an order for an independent visit. A guide, if you book one, will follow their own route.

Does this page sell tickets?

No. Buy entry on the official St Paul's Cathedral page or a licensed seller named there.

About this visit order

Use this order at St Paul's Cathedral after you already have entry.

The three stops are The dome, The crypt and galleries, and Ludgate Hill.

It is an independent walking order. Hours and entry come from the operator.

St Paul's Cathedral