Tours

A complete ‘behind the scenes’ tour.

Climb the spiraling steps up onto the cathedral roof and enjoying magnificent views of the county and beyond. As part of this tour, you’ll also explore the ringing chamber, the great Cathedral bells and walk the full length of the nave roof with its huge wood beams.

Guided tours are included with admission and run throughout the day, subject to availability.

Tours are offered in English and last one hour.

To find out more please ask at the welcome desk upon arrival.

Selected language tours are available for pre-booked groups, a minimum of three weeks’ notice is required and are subject to availability.

Welcome leaflets are available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese.

Uncover one of the Cathedral’s greatest mysteries on this intriguing guided tour. With an expert guide, you’ll explore centuries-old questions surrounding royal remains, cutting-edge science, and the ongoing quest to identify the bones of kings and bishops believed to lie within the Cathedral.

Step beyond the public spaces of the Cathedral and uncover its hidden stories on this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll explore rarely seen areas, hear fascinating insights, and enjoy the opportunity to ask questions as you discover parts of the Cathedral normally closed to visitors.

Discover the rich textile heritage of the Cathedral on this beautifully detailed guided tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore remarkable examples of embroidery and design, while learning the stories behind the artists and craftspeople whose work still enhances the Cathedral today.

Explore the Cathedral through the eyes of one of England’s most beloved writers on this intimate and engaging tour. Led by an expert guide, you’ll uncover Jane Austen’s close connection to Winchester Cathedral, learn about her final days, and gain new insights into her life, legacy, and lasting influence.

This tour tells the incredible story of William Walker, ‘the diver who saved the Cathedral with his own hands’. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore how a single man, working in near-impossible conditions, saved the Cathedral from collapse. This tour offers the chance to ask questions, see key locations, and gain a deeper understanding of an engineering feat that quite literally kept the building standing.

The guides have arranged a diverse selection of tours, ready to feed curious minds. With topics from ‘Jane Austen – Her Life and Times’ to ‘Our Royal Heritage’ there’s always something new to learn.

The Crypt provides a stunning setting for Antony Gormley’s sculpture Sound II and is the least altered part of the Norman building.

Touring the Crypt is included with your general admission ticket, and tours take place Monday – Saturday at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm (subject to availability and weather conditions, please check with the Welcome Desk upon arrival).

Please note that the Crypt Tours are currently unavailable due to the wet weather. 

There will be opportunities to touch the stone that makes up the fabric of the building, and some objects that will enhance your understanding of the architecture of the Cathedral and some of its treasures.

Touch tours are free of charge with a valid general admission tickets.

Taking place throughout the year at dates/times announced. Private Tours can also be requested by special arrangement with the Box Office.

You can now book your annual pass online, saving you time on the day so you have more time to explore this great cathedral.

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