Roof Tour
This fascinating behind-the-scenes tour takes you into the roof void, high above the Nave, the South Tower, the Lead Room, the Ringing Chamber and then through the spaces in the North Tower. If weather permits we extend the tour out onto the roof of the North Tower to enjoy some of the best views of Exeter (and beyond).
Price
Adult: £18.50
Senior & Student: £16.50
Child: £6 (8-17yrs accompanied by an adult on a one-to-one basis)
Tour information
Duration: 1.5hrs
Dress: Flat-soled shoes are essential, no flip flops please.
Changes: Non-refundable, non-changeable.
Accessibility: You must be able to walk unaided. Due to there being over 150 steps, this Tour is unfortunately not accessible to everyone.
Please read the Roof Tour Terms and Conditions before booking your visit.
Onwards & Upwards Tour
Explore Exeter Cathedral at ground level to discover its finest medieval features before heading upwards into its fascinating roof space. Walk high above the nave, discover the lead room that was once used for smelting and visit the bell-ringing chamber. Step through a Norman window into the flag room to continue to the top of the Cathedral’s Romanesque North Tower (weather permitting) to take in breathtaking views across Exeter and beyond.
Price
Adult: £24.50
Senior & Student: £22.50
For safety reasons, children are not permitted on this tour.
Tour information
Duration: 2.5hrs
Dress: Flat shoes essential
Accessible: Unfortunately, there is no disabled access on this tour owing to the steps. You must be able to walk unaided at floor level.
Please read the Roof Tour Terms and Conditions before booking your visit.
Bishop’s Garden & Cathedral Tour
Begin your journey inside the magnificent Exeter Cathedral, where you will get a unique insider’s look at the architecture before discovering how the building beautifully connects to the landscapes outside. From there, we’ll stroll around the stunning cathedral grounds, passing through the medieval Palace Gate to enter a tranquil, secret garden hidden right in the heart of the city.
As you wander through this peaceful sanctuary, you’ll learn about the historic home of Devon’s bishops, who have lived on this beautiful site since the 13th century. This exclusive experience grants you a view of the exterior of the Cathedral’s Lady Chapel from the only vantage point in the entire city where it can be seen. Your tour concludes with a chance to enjoy the garden’s recent horticultural developments and admire striking, site-specific sculptures designed uniquely for this space.
Price
Adult: £24.50
Senior & Student: £22.50
Tour information
Duration: 90 minutes
Dress: Please note that sections of this tour take place outside so please dress appropriately for the weather.
Accessibility: This tour is accessible.
Stones & Bones Tour
Delve into the history of the Cathedral Green and explore the surrounds of Exeter Cathedral by tracing their history from Roman time to present day. Discover the secrets of Exeter’s cemetery, uncover the medieval murder of a local priest and learn about the evolution of the Cathedral over 900 years on this fascinating Tour of history and archaeology.
Price
Adult: £15
Senior & Student: £13
Tour information
Duration: 90 minutes
Dress: Please note that this tour mainly takes place outside so please dress appropriately for the weather.
Accessibility: This tour is accessible.
Treasures Exhibition
Discover rare and ancient artefacts in our Treasures Exhibition – a brand-new exhibition space showcasing over 1,000 years of Cathedral history. Set inside our 19th century Pearson Building just above Exeter Cathedral Shop, you will find fascinating treasures from our collections, many on display for the first time.
Price
Included in standard Cathedral Admission
Tour information
Duration: 45 minutes
Accessibility: Lift access available. Whilst the exhibition is on the first floor and can be reached by a 30-step staircase, lift access is also available. To request lift access, please ask your Tour Guide upon arrival.