Guided Spotlights Tour (Limited Tickets Available) Friday April 26 2024 at 10:30 AM
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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Friday April 26 2024 at 12:30 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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Friday April 26 2024 at 1:30 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.
Behind the Scenes (Limited Tickets Available) Friday April 26 2024 at 2:00 PM
Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on the 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.
Tower Climb: Bell Tower (Sold Out) Friday April 26 2024 at 2:00 PM
The ultimate destination of this 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.
The Classic Tower Climb lasts 75-90 minutes and costs $50 per person. Please review the following information before purchasing tickets:
Prepare for rigorous activity.
Those with a fear of heights or enclosed spaces should not participate; stairs include both enclosed stone staircases and also open metal, spiral stairs.
Minimum height requirement: 48 inches (4 feet)
Not appropriate for young children; Infants cannot be carried on the tour.
Dress appropriately for the weather, as the weather conditions are more extreme than at ground level.
Guided Spotlights Tour Friday April 26 2024 at 3:30 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.
Self-Guided Sightseeing Friday April 26 2024
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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Monday April 29 2024 at 1:30 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.
Behind the Scenes (Sold Out) Monday April 29 2024 at 2:00 PM
Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on the 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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Monday April 29 2024 at 3:30 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.
Self-Guided Sightseeing Monday April 29 2024
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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Tuesday April 30 2024 at 1:30 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.
Thematic Tour: Architecture Tuesday April 30 2024 at 2:00 PM
What are the basic elements shared by any Gothic building? Why is Gothic so well suited to religious structures? Through the Cathedral’s soaring walls and exquisite carvings, visitors explore the Gothic style and its unique characteristics, purposes, and building methods.
Guided Spotlights Tour Tuesday April 30 2024 at 3:30 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.
Self-Guided Sightseeing Tuesday April 30 2024
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.
An Evening with Author Ray Suarez Tuesday April 30 2024 at 7:00 PM
Tickets for this event are pay-what-you-wish.
LIVESTREAM An Evening with Author Ray Suarez Tuesday April 30 2024 at 7:00 PM
LIVESTREAM REGISTRATION
A viewing link will be sent to you on April 30.
Guided Spotlights Tour Wednesday May 1 2024 at 10:30 AM
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.
Behind the Scenes Wednesday May 1 2024 at 11:00 AM
Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on the 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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Wednesday May 1 2024 at 12:30 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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Wednesday May 1 2024 at 1:30 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.
Self-Guided Sightseeing Wednesday May 1 2024
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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Wednesday May 1 2024 at 3:30 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.
Online Book Study - Hope: A Users Manual Wednesday May 1 2024 at 7:00 PM
Guided Spotlights Tour Thursday May 2 2024 at 10:30 AM
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.
Tower Climb: Bell Tower (Sold Out) Thursday May 2 2024 at 11:00 AM
The ultimate destination of this 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.
The Classic Tower Climb lasts 75-90 minutes and costs $50 per person. Please review the following information before purchasing tickets:
Prepare for rigorous activity.
Those with a fear of heights or enclosed spaces should not participate; stairs include both enclosed stone staircases and also open metal, spiral stairs.
Minimum height requirement: 48 inches (4 feet)
Not appropriate for young children; Infants cannot be carried on the tour.
Dress appropriately for the weather, as the weather conditions are more extreme than at ground level.
Guided Spotlights Tour Thursday May 2 2024 at 12:30 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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Thursday May 2 2024 at 1:30 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.
Behind the Scenes (Sold Out) Thursday May 2 2024 at 2:00 PM
Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on the 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.
Self-Guided Sightseeing Thursday May 2 2024
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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Thursday May 2 2024 at 3:30 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.
In the Company of the Saints Sunday May 5 2024 at 4:00 PM
Join the Washington National Cathedral Choir in a concert that explores the legacies of saints from St. Peter and St. Paul, to Hildegard of Bingen, to Martin Luther King, Jr.
LIVESTREAM In the Company of the Saints Sunday May 5 2024 at 4:00 PM
Guided Spotlights Tour Tuesday May 7 2024 at 1:30 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.
Behind the Scenes Tuesday May 7 2024 at 2:00 PM
Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on the 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.
Self-Guided Sightseeing Tuesday May 7 2024
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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Tuesday May 7 2024 at 3:30 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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Wednesday May 8 2024 at 10:30 AM
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.
Behind the Scenes (Sold Out) Wednesday May 8 2024 at 11:00 AM
Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on the 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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Wednesday May 8 2024 at 12:30 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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Wednesday May 8 2024 at 1:30 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.
Self-Guided Sightseeing Wednesday May 8 2024
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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Wednesday May 8 2024 at 3:30 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.
Tower Climb: Combination (Sold Out) Friday May 10 2024 at 11:00 AM
The Combination Tower Climb combines the Classic Tower Climb and Angels & Monsters climbs and lasts about two and a half hours. Explore the two western towers and includes a close-up look at many gargoyles and grotesques while visiting the open-air walkway wrapping around these two towers (about 125 feet above the ground). Climb the ringing chamber, 333 steps high in the Cathedral’s central tower, to find the best view of Washington, DC. This climb includes multiple views inside the Cathedral itself, up-close views of stained glass, and access to some of the Cathedral’s oldest stairs.
Guided Spotlights Tour Friday May 10 2024 at 12:30 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.
Guided Spotlights Tour Friday May 10 2024 at 1:30 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.
Behind the Scenes (Sold Out) Friday May 10 2024 at 2:00 PM
Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories on the 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.
Self-Guided Sightseeing Friday May 10 2024
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.
Guided Spotlights Tour (Limited Tickets Available) Friday May 10 2024 at 3:30 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.
Tower Climb: Combination Saturday May 11 2024 at 2:00 PM
The Combination Tower Climb combines the Classic Tower Climb and Angels & Monsters climbs and lasts about two and a half hours. Explore the two western towers and includes a close-up look at many gargoyles and grotesques while visiting the open-air walkway wrapping around these two towers (about 125 feet above the ground). Climb the ringing chamber, 333 steps high in the Cathedral’s central tower, to find the best view of Washington, DC. This climb includes multiple views inside the Cathedral itself, up-close views of stained glass, and access to some of the Cathedral’s oldest stairs.