Best city viewsWATTB92/100
St Paul's Cathedral
Visit if
Panoramic dome views
Skip it if
Lots of stairs to the top
Plan your visit
St Paul's Cathedral
From £25.00
Indicative price at the time of review.
The dome that defined the London skyline for centuries still rewards the 528-step climb with a wrap-around view. Inside, the acoustics of the Whispering Gallery are a quiet marvel.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Panoramic dome views
- Architectural landmark
- Audio guide included
Cons
- Lots of stairs to the top
- Closed to sightseeing on Sundays
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Tower of London | 96/100 | From £34.80 | history |
| 2.British Museum | 96/100 | Free | free museum |
| 3.Westminster Abbey | 94/100 | From £29.00 | historic church |
| 4.Greenwich | 94/100 | Mostly free | half-day trip |
| 5.Hyde Park | 94/100 | Free | green space |
| 6.Tower Bridge | 92/100 | From £13.40 | landmark |
| 7.Borough Market | 92/100 | Free entry | food |
| 8.St Paul's CathedralThis pick | 92/100 | From £25.00 | city views |
| 9.Covent Garden | 90/100 | Free entry | atmosphere |
| 10.Camden Market | 88/100 | Free entry | alternative neighbourhood |
Good to know
4.7 ★Google · 57,323 reviews
- Address
- St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
- Nearest station
- St Paul's
- Phone
- +44 20 7246 8350
- Time to allow
- 1.5 hours
- Accessibility
- Step-free to the cathedral floor; dome climb is stairs only.
- Price
- From £25.00
- Climb
- 528 steps to the top
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Aug 2026
Insider tip · Book the earliest slot to have the Whispering Gallery almost to yourself.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 January 2026
- Updated
- 30 August 2026
- Sources
- 4 sources
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