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Climb 269 steps to the top of the tower, descend into the atmospheric crypt or discover the depth and breadth of the Cathedral’s amazing history. We have a range of tours all led by expert guides.
Please be aware that all tours may be subject to last minute changes. Our Welcome Team will advise you of availability on the day.
When they're not giving tours, our guides are available to answer any questions you may have.
Please note tours are in English only.
Private or group bookings are available for all of our tours. Visit the Group Visits page for more information.
Please note only assistance dogs are permitted on Guided Tours.
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50 minutes
Join a Cathedral Guide on one of our daily Highlights Tours. You will hear about the fascinating world of the monks who used to live here, see how architecture has evolved over the last 1000 years and visit where Harry Potter was filmed.
Monday - Friday
10.30am, 11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2pm, 3pm
Saturday
10.30am, 11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2pm
Sunday
12.30pm
Adult £8
Child (under 16) £4
Book your tickets on the day at the Welcome Desk or via Get Your Guide.
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25 minutes
Descend the steps from the South Transept to discover the hidden subterranean level of the Cathedral. This is where you’ll find remains of the very earliest parts of the building.
Monday - Friday
11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
Saturday
11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
Sunday
12.30pm, 1.30pm
Adult £6
Child (under 16) £3
Book your tickets on the day at the Welcome Desk or via Get Your Guide.
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30 minutes
Marvel at breathtaking architecture as you follow the story of the Cloister from medieval to modern times. Walk in the footsteps of monks and explore what daily life was like within these historic walls.
See how the Cloisters have taken on a starring role on screen, including the spaces transformed into Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Witness conservation in action as these famous corridors are carefully restored to safeguard the Great Cloister for future generations.
Select Saturdays
11am
Adult £6
Child (under 16) £3
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60 minutes
A rare chance to visit the Cathedral's beautiful, hidden 15th century monastic library.
Located high above the main body of the Cathedral (you will need to go up 38 spiral steps!) the library was originally part of the Abbey and holds a wonderful collection of books and manuscripts dating back to the 11th century.
Adult £15
Child (under 16) £8
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60 minutes
When you get to the top of the winding medieval spiral staircase enjoy a breathtaking view from the top of the tower - on a clear day you can see forty miles across the glorious Gloucestershire countryside to the Malvern Hills.
On the way up you'll visit the ringing chamber and the bell chamber where you’ll see ‘Great Peter’ the only medieval bell of its size still in use in England.
Adult £15
Child (under 16) £8
Click here to book your tickets.
Please Note
There is no facility to leave bags, so visitors must keep their belongings to a minimum and on their person at all times.
Sensible footwear is highly recommended
Children must be 6 and over to climb the tower
Any child 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18
Only assistance dogs are permitted on Tower Tours.
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