St Paul’s Cathedral: Dome, Crypt & Whispering Gallery

Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece dominates the City skyline with its great dome. A place of worship, ceremony and architecture worth climbing for.

What to See

• Dome climb: Whispering Gallery (whisper across), Stone Gallery (360° views), Golden Gallery (highest platform).
• Interior: Mosaics, nave and high altar.
• Crypt: Tombs of Nelson, Wellington and artists like Turner.

Tips

Tickets are cheaper online. Photography is restricted. Go early for a calmer climb; it’s 528 steps to the top.

Nearby: Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern, and Guildhall art treasures.