Tower Tour

For many people, the Tower Tour is the absolute highlight of their visit to Salisbury Cathedral.

Named ‘one of the best things to do in England’ by The Times.

Wind your way up narrow spiral staircases, climbing 332 steps in easy stages into our ancient roof spaces to the foot of our iconic spire, 68 metres above ground level.

On your tour you will enjoy spectacular sights – an uninterrupted aerial view of the inside of the Cathedral, the inside of the spire supported by medieval wooden scaffolding and panoramic views of Salisbury and surrounding water meadows. Our experienced guides will tell you all about the construction of this architectural masterpiece.

Prices

Book online and save. Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed due to limited tour capacity. Ticket includes day admission to Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta.

Adults: £25 when booked in advance online

Full time Student (with ID): £21 when booked in advance online

Child (7-16): £18 when booked in advance online

Essential Information

This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 7 or anyone under the height of 1.2m. Each child aged 7-10 must be individually accompanied by a responsible adult. For 11-17 year-olds, there must be at least one adult for every five children.

Tours are scheduled multiple times per day Monday – Sunday and include admission to the Cathedral and Chapter House with Magna Carta on the day of your visit. Tours last approximately 90-105 minutes.

You will be climbing 332 steps to reach the base of the tower, and many of the stone stairways are very narrow with no handrails. A reasonable level of fitness is required and we advise anyone with any mobility issues or pre-existing health conditions to consider this before booking.