As a sightseeing ticketholder, you will have access to the Cathedral Floor ground floor and the Crypt. Why not explore our map in advance of your visit? Please note that the Galleries can be accessed by stairs only. There are a total of steps up to the Whispering Gallery, steps up to the Stone Gallery and steps total to the Golden Gallery.
We recommend that those with pre-existing medical conditions, mobility difficulties or concerns with heights and confined spaces do not try to climb these stairs. You will be able to pick up a free multimedia guide and you have the opportunity to join our range of free tours.
A video fly-through of the Gallery levels and their views is available on the multimedia guides. Find out the cost of sightseeing tickets to the Cathedral, and what discounts are available, including for advance bookings, and for families, children and concessions. Visit our ticket types and prices page for more information. Visit our helpful page full of frequently asked questions around our different sightseeing tickets, complimentary tickets and booking to visit the Cathedral.
Find out more. Established in , the Friends began as a group of volunteers risking their lives to save the Cathedral from bombing during WWI. Visit our page to find out more. Find out the cost of sightseeing tickets to the Cathedral, and what discounts are available. Although our services are free, we ask our sightseeing visitors to contribute an entrance fee. Understand the terms and conditions of entering our building, whether for sightseeing or events.
Book sightseeing tickets. We have a number of sightseeing tickets available, with discounts for children, students, seniors over 65, and families. Tickets give you access to the Cathedral Floor and Crypt, the Dome Galleries, our multimedia guides and any temporary exhibitions and installations. In addition, we offer a number of free tours and ticketed tours — including our Triforium tour add-on, which you can book when purchasing your sightseeing ticket.
