St Paul’s Cathedral Tour
Explore the awe-inspiring beauty and craftsmanship of arguably Sir Christopher Wren’s greatest work, St Paul’s Cathedral, with your own private Blue Badge Guide. You’ll learn all about the Cathedral’s innovative construction and its importance to the people of London.
This short 3-hour tour can also be combined into a longer tour of London, or perhaps a multi-day tour of the UK – just let your personal tour planner know how long you’ll be here, and what you’d like to see, and they’ll start crafting the perfect itinerary for you and your group!
Highlights of The Guided Tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral:
- Meet your professional Blue Badge Guide
- Visit Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece: St Paul’s Cathedral
- Enjoy a guided tour inside
- Head up the spiral staircase before being guided to the viewing platform to enjoy 360 views over London
- Get to know the area that surrounds St Paul’s by walking along the Thames and the famous Millennial Bridge
St Paul’s Cathedral Private Tour Itinerary
St Paul’s Cathedral stands at 365 ft high: a ft for every day of the year, and every day of the year it stands as a welcoming beacon to all.
Be ready for a fascinating tour around this baroque beauty, which dates back to 1711. You will hear stories of royal weddings, see famous burials, and take in the delightful ambiance inside. Plus, you will have the opportunity to climb the steps to the top of the 2nd largest dome in the world and enjoy 360 views of London.
St Paul’s Cathedral symbolizes peace, hope, and defiance, with the latter being very prevalent during World War II. The 1940s brought devastation to London, with many buildings being turned to ashes, and many feared St Paul’s Cathedral would be one of them.
The Prime Minister during this time was Sir Winston Churchill, and it’s said he woke every morning during the London Blitz asking, “Is St Paul’s still there?” he knew that with the morale of London hanging on by a thread, losing St Paul’s could be the final straw to the Londoners’ mental state. But with 1000s of volunteers watching over the building 24/7, St Paul’s survived and remains today a symbol of defiance.
Looking for a truly unique experience when in the Cathedral? Explore our exclusive experiences below:
Luxe Exclusive Experiences: St Paul’s Cathedral
We can arrange a variety of private, exclusive experiences in St Paul’s Cathedral, including areas not usually open to the public, such as the Geometric staircase, the Model Room, as well as the Cathedral Floor, the American Chapel, OBE Chapel, Nelson’s Chamber, and the Crypt. This could end in a brunch or lunch in the exclusive Wren Suite.
If you would prefer an exclusive evening experience, you would visit the cathedral completely privately after all visitors have left following Evensong.
You would visit the Cathedral floor, the Quire, the American Chapel, the Triforium, which would include the Geometric staircase and Model Room, and then be taken to Nelson’s Chamber and the Crypt. This would be a very informative and intimate tour of the Cathedral, and see some of the spaces the public does not normally get to see.
Why You Should Choose Luxe For Your St Paul’s Cathedral Tour:
- Explore the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral with a personal Blue Badge Guide to help you understand the incredible history and stories this landmark has to offer
- Avoid the crowds and queues of the bigger bus tours of London
- Include Luxe Exclusive Experiences in the Cathedral that others simply cannot offer
- Customize your tour itinerary to suit you: extend your tour to include only the things that interest you and your group
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: At your centrally located London accommodation or in front of St Paul’s Station
