St. Paul's Cathedral vs Trafalgar Square: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do St. Paul's Cathedral first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 92 against 91 for Trafalgar Square, and it has 547 ranked ways to see it versus 521. With a full day in London, pair them: plan St. Paul's Cathedral in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

St. Paul's Cathedral in London, United Kingdom

St. Paul's Cathedral

Trafalgar Square in London, United Kingdom

Trafalgar Square

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St. Paul's Cathedral compared with Trafalgar Square in London
St. Paul's CathedralTrafalgar Square
Ranked experiences547521
Top Outty Ranking9795
Average ranking (top 10)9291
Cheapest experience£6£19
Average time needed3.2h4.2h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see St. Paul's Cathedral

  1. 1. London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

    Outty Ranking 97 · from £35 · 3.5h

  2. 2. Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

    Outty Ranking 95 · from £17 · 2h

  3. 3. London 30 Top Sights with Fun Local Guide

    Outty Ranking 95 · from £35 · 5h

  4. 4. London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights

    Outty Ranking 94 · from £19 · 5h

  5. 5. London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide

    Outty Ranking 92 · from £35 · 3.5h

All 547 St. Paul's Cathedral experiences

Best ways to see Trafalgar Square

  1. 1. London 30 Top Sights with Fun Local Guide

    Outty Ranking 95 · from £35 · 5h

  2. 2. London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

    Outty Ranking 95 · from £60 · 3.5h

  3. 3. Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Experience

    Outty Ranking 94 · from £19 · 2h

  4. 4. London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide

    Outty Ranking 92 · from £35 · 3.5h

  5. 5. London: Buckingham Palace & Big Ben (& Westminster Abbey entry)

    Outty Ranking 91 · from £65 · 5h

All 521 Trafalgar Square experiences

Frequently asked questions

St. Paul's Cathedral or Trafalgar Square: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do St. Paul's Cathedral first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 92 against 91 for Trafalgar Square, and it has 547 ranked ways to see it versus 521. With a full day in London, pair them: plan St. Paul's Cathedral in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, St. Paul's Cathedral or Trafalgar Square?

Ranked experiences at St. Paul's Cathedral start from £6 and at Trafalgar Square from £19 per person.

How long do you need at St. Paul's Cathedral and Trafalgar Square?

Experiences at St. Paul's Cathedral run 3.2 hours on average and at Trafalgar Square 4.2 hours, so both fit in one day in London with a break in between.

Can you do St. Paul's Cathedral and Trafalgar Square on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of St. Paul's Cathedral options and 100% of Trafalgar Square options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For St. Paul's Cathedral: London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs (Outty Ranking 97, from £35). For Trafalgar Square: London 30 Top Sights with Fun Local Guide (Outty Ranking 95, from £35).

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