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Explore the various tours which are available at Winchester Cathedral.
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Winchester Cathedral
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Cathedral Tour
Hear about the characters and events that shaped the history of England and left their mark on this magnificent building led by our experienced and knowledgeable Cathedral Guides.
Tours are offered in English and run throughout the day, lasting approximately 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.
Winchester Cathedral was so impressive but you would miss out on so much of its history and stories if you were just to wander around. We decided to take advantage of the guided tours around the cathedral and we were so glad we did!TRIPADVISOR (JUNE 2021)
Are you a thrill seeker? Then this might be the perfect tour for you.
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Tower 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.
Friday 24th April, Wednesday 5th August 2026, 10.30am
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Jane Austen and Winchester Tour
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.
Available to groups of 10 or more and must be booked in advance
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Pre-bookable Special Interest Tours
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.
Explore one of the oldest parts of the Cathedral
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Crypt Tour
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).
Completed the Cathedral Tower Tour for the third time with friends. Absolutely fascinating each time with thoroughly interesting facts accompanied by a wonderful guide with great personality who made it fun and kept everyone engaged.TRIPADVISOR (JUNE 2022)
Designed for the blind and visually impaired
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'The Cathedral Building and its Treasures' touch tour
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.
The Cathedral is a stunning building and no visit to Winchester would be complete without paying a visit. But the best part of the visit had to be the amazing volunteers who were welcoming and knowledgeable. If you can take part in one of the tours, your experience would be greatly enhanced! The history of the cathedral is fascinating and it’s still a truly awesome space!TRIPADVISOR (AUGUST 2021)
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Please note that dogs are not permitted on tours.