× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $15; Youth (age 5-12) $10

Explore the most beloved Cathedral features at your own pace during our posted sightseeing hours. Your admission includes the self-guided Bloomberg Connects app and brochure, plus access to: exhibits, main and lower levels, and Tower Observation Gallery when available.

Your ticket is valid for the hours posted that day. Please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $35

Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on this exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour as you marvel at the building’s artistry and engineering. Journey through stone stairwells and passageways to see stained glass windows up close and magnificent views from the heights. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, if Sightseeing Hours are available, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more via the Bloomberg Connects app.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $35

Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on this exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour as you marvel at the building’s artistry and engineering. Journey through stone stairwells and passageways to see stained glass windows up close and magnificent views from the heights. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, if Sightseeing Hours are available, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more via the Bloomberg Connects app.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $50

The ultimate destination of the Bell Tower Climb is the ringing chamber, 333 steps high in the Cathedral’s central tower. From here, visitors will find the best possible view of Washington, DC. The climb includes multiple views inside the Cathedral itself, up-close views of stained glass, and access to some of the Cathedral’s oldest stairs. Duration: 70-90 min. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

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All skill levels are welcome to join a 50-minute yoga session surrounded by the Cathedral’s vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows. Find new paths to mindfulness under the guidance of experienced instructors and embrace tranquility and connection. Sound bath meditation under the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture will follow the yoga session.

× All skill levels are welcome to join a 50-minute yoga session surrounded by the Cathedral’s vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows. Find new paths to mindfulness under the guidance of experienced instructors and embrace tranquility and connection. Sound bath meditation under the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture will follow the yoga session.

Please bring your own yoga mat and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the session.

- Attendees are encouraged to bring water bottles and extra clothing layers for the sound bath meditation.
- The entire program is approximately 90 minutes.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $15; Youth (age 5-12) $10

Explore the most beloved Cathedral features at your own pace during our posted sightseeing hours. Your admission includes the self-guided Bloomberg Connects app and brochure, plus access to: exhibits, main and lower levels, and Tower Observation Gallery when available.

Your ticket is valid for the hours posted that day. Please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $35

Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on this exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour as you marvel at the building’s artistry and engineering. Journey through stone stairwells and passageways to see stained glass windows up close and magnificent views from the heights. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, if Sightseeing Hours are available, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more via the Bloomberg Connects app.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $50

The ultimate destination of the Bell Tower Climb is the ringing chamber, 333 steps high in the Cathedral’s central tower. From here, visitors will find the best possible view of Washington, DC. The climb includes multiple views inside the Cathedral itself, up-close views of stained glass, and access to some of the Cathedral’s oldest stairs. Duration: 70-90 min. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $60

Enjoy an unprecedented close-up look at many gargoyles and grotesques while navigating the open-air walkway wrapping around the Cathedral’s two western towers—about 125 feet above the ground. The climb ends on the top of the northwest tower, which provides the best views of the Cathedral itself, as well as 360-degree views of the surrounding area—over 200 feet above the ground! Duration: 70-90 min. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× Experience a breathtaking light show that transforms the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture into an incredible panorama of color. Wander the vast, open nave and marvel as light transforms the space. The length of the show is approximately 45 minutes.

Photography is encouraged, but for the safety of all attendees, tripods, selfie sticks, and use of flash photography is not permitted.

× All ages and abilities are welcome to join a 30-minute family yoga session surrounded by the Cathedral’s vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows.

Please note: no solo adults or unaccompanied children. All attendees must purchase a ticket.

Good to Know:

- Please bring a yoga mat for each attendee. Water bottles are encouraged.
- Following the program, all are welcome join Cathedral Family Days from 10am-2pm

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $15; Youth (age 5-12) $10

Explore the most beloved Cathedral features at your own pace during our posted sightseeing hours. Your admission includes the self-guided Bloomberg Connects app and brochure, plus access to: exhibits, main and lower levels, and Tower Observation Gallery when available.

Your ticket is valid for the hours posted that day. Please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $35

Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on this exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour as you marvel at the building’s artistry and engineering. Journey through stone stairwells and passageways to see stained glass windows up close and magnificent views from the heights. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, if Sightseeing Hours are available, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more via the Bloomberg Connects app.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $30

Celebrate notable African Americans who have made significant contributions in theology, human rights, social justice, civil rights, education, and the welfare of other human beings as depicted in the sculptures, stained glass windows, and needlepoint throughout the Cathedral. See where Martin Luther King, Jr., Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and former President Barack Obama became part of Cathedral history.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, if Sightseeing Hours are available, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more via the Bloomberg Connects app.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $90

For the ultimate climbing event! This extended experience goes back-to-back to combine all the highlights of the Bell Tower and Angels & Monsters climbs. Duration: 2.5 hours. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $50

The ultimate destination of the Bell Tower Climb is the ringing chamber, 333 steps high in the Cathedral’s central tower. From here, visitors will find the best possible view of Washington, DC. The climb includes multiple views inside the Cathedral itself, up-close views of stained glass, and access to some of the Cathedral’s oldest stairs. Duration: 70-90 min. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $60

Enjoy an unprecedented close-up look at many gargoyles and grotesques while navigating the open-air walkway wrapping around the Cathedral’s two western towers—about 125 feet above the ground. The climb ends on the top of the northwest tower, which provides the best views of the Cathedral itself, as well as 360-degree views of the surrounding area—over 200 feet above the ground! Duration: 70-90 min. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× All skill levels are welcome to join a 50-minute yoga session surrounded by the Cathedral’s vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows. Find new paths to mindfulness under the guidance of experienced instructors and embrace tranquility and connection. Sound bath meditation under the Cathedral’s soaring gothic architecture will follow the yoga session.

Please bring your own yoga mat and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the session.

- Attendees are encouraged to bring water bottles and extra clothing layers for the sound bath meditation.
- The entire program is approximately 90 minutes.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $15; Youth (age 5-12) $10; Students/Seniors 20% discount Monday-Wednesday 

Explore the most beloved Cathedral features at your own pace during our posted sightseeing hours. Your admission includes the self-guided Bloomberg Connects app and brochure, plus access to: exhibits, main and lower levels, and Tower Observation Gallery when available.

Your ticket is valid for the hours posted that day. Please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $35

Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on this exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour as you marvel at the building’s artistry and engineering. Journey through stone stairwells and passageways to see stained glass windows up close and magnificent views from the heights. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, if Sightseeing Hours are available, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more via the Bloomberg Connects app.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $35

Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on this exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour as you marvel at the building’s artistry and engineering. Journey through stone stairwells and passageways to see stained glass windows up close and magnificent views from the heights. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, if Sightseeing Hours are available, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more via the Bloomberg Connects app.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Tickets: $50

The ultimate destination of the Bell Tower Climb is the ringing chamber, 333 steps high in the Cathedral’s central tower. From here, visitors will find the best possible view of Washington, DC. The climb includes multiple views inside the Cathedral itself, up-close views of stained glass, and access to some of the Cathedral’s oldest stairs. Duration: 70-90 min. Be prepared for stair climbing, close quarters, and heights.

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email.

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $20; Youth (age 5-12) $15

Upgrade your sightseeing experience with a Guided Spotlights Tour! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window and the Canterbury Pulpit. Learn about the artists behind the new Now and Forever Windows and the famous West Rose Window. Explore some of the oldest parts of the Cathedral in the crypt. Hear the stories of the craftspeople who built this gothic masterpiece, and more!

Upon arrival, please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. After your tour, you are welcome to continue exploring seasonal exhibits, the Tower Observation Gallery, and more during that day’s posted sightseeing hours via the Bloomberg Connects app

The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.

× Today’s sightseeing hours are from 11 am to 5 pm. The Cathedral closes promptly at 5 pm.

Tickets: $15; Youth (age 5-12) $10; Students/Seniors 20% discount Monday-Wednesday 

Explore the most beloved Cathedral features at your own pace during our posted sightseeing hours. Your admission includes the self-guided Bloomberg Connects app and brochure, plus access to: exhibits, main and lower levels, and Tower Observation Gallery when available.

Your ticket is valid for the hours posted that day. Please present a printed ticket or your confirmation email. The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral's front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.