Booked tours

Our Cathedral Guides are ready and waiting to introduce your group to the fantastic stories of St Albans Cathedral and tours are often the highlight of any group’s visit. From architecture to pilgrimage, our Guides can tailor the content of the tour to your group’s interests.

We offer tours in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian – please mention language and any other requirements at the first stage of booking.

Discover the Cathedral

Our general tour will take your group through over 1700 years of history where you will learn about the story of Alban, discover the incredible architecture, wall paintings, and meet the many fascinating characters who make up the wonderful history of this building.

We also offer a full range of Specialist Tours, including:

Pilgrimage - learn about the practice of pilgrimage in the oldest site of Christian pilgrimage in Britain. Time your visit around the 22nd June, the annual St Albans Pilgrimage, one of the
highlights of the Cathedral year.
Wall Paintings - discover the story behind the finest set of wall paintings in any medieval cathedral in England.
Tower Tours - explore our thrilling tower for unrivalled views of the Cathedral and the Hertfordshire countryside.

And not forgetting tours on:

Stained Glass
Architecture
The Victorian Restoration
Heraldry
The Abbey Precincts

Tour Prices for 2019

General Tours: £7 per person (£6.50 concession)

Specialist Tours: £9 per person (£8.50 concession)

Tower Tours: £9.50 per person (£9 concession)

Tower Tour + one of our other tours for a full day experience: £14 per person (£13.50 concession)

Book now

We very much hope you’ll come and visit soon. Please get in touch to discuss your Group’s requirements and to book your visit.

Tel: 01727 890200

Email: [email protected]

Information on Booked Guided Tours

For school and student groups, please contact our Award Winning Education Centre on 01727 890212.

Photo Credit: Knebworth Park Photography

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St Albans Cathedral is the shrine to Britain's very first saint, Alban, who died for this beliefs around the year 300. It is one of the most significant buildings in British history, visited over the centuries by pilgrims, travellers and royalty.
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Your support, whether a regular or one off donation, helps protect the Cathedral for generations to come, thank you. Please add gift aid if you can, to maximise the value of your donation at no extra cost to you. If you would like to speak to someone about your donation, please contact the Development Office on 01727 890231 or [email protected]