TOURS
Photo by Doug Ohman
Tour the Cathedral of Saint Paul/National Shrine of the Apostle Paul and enjoy a world-class Cathedral experience.
We offer a range of options from exclusive guided VIP tours to discovering 100 years of history from your phone, offered in seven languages. Walk through this fifth-largest cathedral in the United States at your own pace, and learn the heroic stories behind the sacred art, history, and architecture.
We welcome you to visit the Cathedral of Saint Paul any day of the week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you visit during a Mass or another liturgical celebration, we ask that you stay within the perimeter of the Cathedral and refrain from taking photos.
Best of all, tour proceeds support the Cathedral of Saint Paul.
VIP Private Guided Tours (up to 8 max)
$35 per person
VIP Private Guided Tours are offered at 1:30 p.m. on
Sundays. This must be booked & purchased in advance
(limited availability). In addition to learning the history of the
Cathedral of Saint Paul and witnessing stunning examples of
sacred architecture, your docent will take you beyond the
velvet ropes into areas normally closed to the public. The tour takes 90 minutes and takes visitors to three levels with elevator assistance.
“Sunday VIP Tour” guest: Our guide was excellent at explaining both the history and spiritual significance of St. Paul’s Cathedral. It was beautiful and meaningful. I would highly recommend it.
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The Sacristy is part of the VIP tour, a room normally closed to the public where priests and liturgical ministers prepare for Mass and other services.
The Official Video Tour of the Cathedral of Saint Paul
with Tour Patron
Price: $10
Purchase the tour pass online or in person at the Cathedral of Saint Paul Tour/Security desk located near the Mary Chapel. The 50-minute, self-guided video tour is presented on Apple iPads with headphones provided. The tour can also be enjoyed on your own smart phone or tablet. The self-guided video tour features 27 brief chapters. Follow the map or explore at your own pace.
Available in seven languages: English, French, Hmong, Italian, Mandarin,
Japanese, and Spanish. Each purchase includes a souvenir tour pass featuring an iconic image of the Cathedral, the floor plan with tour stops
marked, and a lanyard. Choose your favorite design or collect all four! Proceeds support our mission to preserve and promote the Cathedral as a cherished Minnesota landmark.
Guided group tour Monday-Friday 1 p.m. only.
Price: $15 Per Person or $5 Per Person with Groups of 10 or More
Tours are approximately one hour.
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$5 Self-guided tour booklet available at the tour desk.