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Private Washington National Cathedral Tour

By DC Baltimore Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$993 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Experience Washington National Cathedral through the eyes of a certified Cathedral guide. This private experience combines history, architecture, symbolism, art, and craftsmanship with personalised interpretation, creating a deeper understanding of one of America's most magnificent Gothic cathedrals. Explore the nave, crypt, gardens, and, when available, the Cathedral tower for an unforgettable perspective on both the building and the nation's capital.

Activity location

  • Washington National Cathedral
    • 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW
    • 20016-5000, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Washington National Cathedral
    • 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW
    • 20016, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Private Washington National Cathedral Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
AU$993.36 x 1 TravellerAU$993.36
Total
Price is AU$993.36
Until Sun, 19 July

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour by a certified Cathedral guide, providing expert interpretation of the Cathedral's history.
  • Exclusions
    Cathedral tickets are purchased separately

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This walking tour includes stairs to the Cathedral crypt. Tower access is by lift when available. Guests with mobility concerns are welcome to contact us before booking so we can discuss whether this experience is suitable.

Activity itinerary

Washington National Cathedral

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the beauty and meaning of Washington National Cathedral on a private tour led by a certified Cathedral guide. Explore one of America's greatest Gothic masterpieces through its architecture, stained glass, sculpture, history, and symbolism while enjoying a personalised experience tailored to your interests. Unlike standard public tours, this private experience allows ample time for questions, photography, and deeper interpretation. When available, guests may also have the opportunity to visit the Cathedral tower for spectacular views of Washington, D.C. (tower access subject to Cathedral operations and separate admission). Whether you're interested in history, faith, art, architecture, or craftsmanship, this tour reveals the Cathedral as far more than a beautiful building—it is a living work of art and a national place of worship, remembrance, and celebration.

Washington National Cathedral

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Crypt level Descend to the Cathedral's remarkable crypt, where Romanesque architecture creates a quieter, more intimate atmosphere. Explore chapels, memorials, and spaces of reflection while discovering how the lower level supports both the physical structure and the spiritual life of the Cathedral. Along the way, we'll also examine the Cathedral's remarkable stonework and discuss how different building stones contribute to both the beauty and longevity of this extraordinary structure.

Washington National Cathedral

  • 35m
  • Admission ticket included
When available, ascend into the Cathedral's tower to experience the building from a perspective few visitors enjoy. Discover the remarkable engineering behind its Gothic design and admire sweeping views of Washington, where the city's monuments, areas, and landscapes reveal their connections in a whole new way.

Washington National Cathedral

  • 35m
  • Admission ticket included
Step outside to view the Cathedral as its architects intended—from the surrounding landscape. We'll explore the engineering of its flying buttresses, admire its remarkable stone carving and sculpture, search for the famous Darth Vader grotesque, and discuss how Gothic architecture combines beauty with structural innovation. Our journey concludes in the serene Bishop's Garden, where medieval-inspired design, seasonal plantings, and quiet pathways provide the perfect setting to bring together the themes of architecture, faith, history, and craftsmanship explored throughout the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Washington National Cathedral
    • 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW
    • 20016-5000, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Washington National Cathedral
    • 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW
    • 20016, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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