Exploring Architecture: St Paul’s Cathedral tour

Exploring Architecture: St Paul’s Cathedral tour

Thursday 4th December 2025, 2pm to 3.30pm

Join us on a special tour of the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral. Get inspired by Christopher Wren’s masterpiece as we go behind the scenes with our friends in the St Pauls Learning Team.

Discover the stories and sights of Wren’s Cathedral created as a grand replacement after The Great Fire of London. St Pauls has been a site of architectural excellence since 604 AD and has seen many changes throughout the years. Admire the works of famous artists featured in the cathedral’s impressive collection. And kick start the festive seasion exploring the aisles, naves, altar with a few additional twinkly trees.

Whether you're an architecture buff or novice, come along for an enriching tour packed with thoughtful insights, engaging perspectives, stories and histories of the magnificent building.

This event is for anyone aged 55 or over that has an interest in discovering more about architecture, with a chance for discussion.

Free, please book a place.

Exploring Architecture is a monthly free event exploring areas of architectural interest around London, usually on the first Thursday of the month. Each month will take a different format, including tours, creative activities and special insights into the RIBA Collections with an opportunity to socialise.

Accessibility

St Paul’s is set up to welcome all visitors. For step-free access, a ramp at the new North Transept entrance leads directly onto the Cathedral floor. There are several Cathedral wheelchairs are available on request too. Left and right-handed wheelchair-accessible unisex toilets are located in the Crypt. Guide dogs are welcome.