London Photo Gallery - St. Paul's Cathedral Dome Galleries

During the summer of 2026, St. Paul's offered a special admission discount every Sunday to visit the Dome Galleries at only 12 pounds for adults. This ticket only applies to the observation area and does not include visiting the church's main floor, although you can visit the crypt.

It's a long but do-able climb up 257 steps to the interior Whispering Gallery, where there are seats to enjoy views of the church beneath you and to catch your breath, then another 119 steps up to the Stone Gallery for the first outdoor glimpses of London. The final stretch to the Golden Gallery is a further 152 steps up for the best views.

Even after the summer period, the Dome Sunday ticket is still available at a slightly more expensive price, but it is still quite affordable and well worth the climb for the traditional view of London.

Although there are a number of free galleries in the City's skyscrapers these days that are higher, it is still worth visiting St. Paul's because of the architecture and the viewing deck is outdoors, so you won't have reflecting glass affecting your photos.