Washington National Cathedral Behind the Scenes Tour

Monday, January 29
In-Person Tour
10:30-12:00 PM
Registration Required; Tickets $30/person
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Meeting Point: We will meet at the Visitor Entrance, which is located directly across from the parking garage elevators, on the northwest corner of the Cathedral (closest to Wisconsin Ave). 

Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes private tour of Washington National Cathedral. This is their most popular guided tour! Discover the Cathedral’s hidden stories as you marvel at the building’s artistry and engineering. Journey through stone stairwells and passageways to see stained glass windows up close. Step out secret doors to witness magnificent views from the heights. 

Note: this tour is not for those with fear of heights or those with limited mobility. Be prepared for close quarters, stair climbing, and heights. 

Registration is limited to the first 15 people that sign up. Ticket price is $30/person for this event. This event will occur regardless of rainy weather. Tickets are non-refundable. 

Directions: Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC 20016 

Parking: It is recommended to use the Cathedral’s underground parking garage. There is very limited parking on the Cathedral grounds and in the surrounding neighborhood.

Underground Parking Garage

  • Entrance: Enter via Wisconsin Avenue, at the traffic signal just south of Woodley Road.
  • Garage Hours: 6 am to 11 pm.
  • Maximum height: 7’ 6” including rooftop accessories. No trailers or RVs are permitted in the garage or on the grounds.
  • Accessible parking spaces: located on each level of the garage near the elevators.
  • Security office: located on level B1 of the garage next to the Wisconsin Avenue entrance.
  • Pay station machines: located by the elevator lobbies on the B1 and B2 levels and also at the Wisconsin Avenue exit. Pay machines accept cash or credit cards. Credit cards or small denomination bills preferred. Change is issued in coins.

Following the tour, if you are interested in lunch or a snack, the cafe Open City at the National Cathedral, is located at the cathedral for your convenience. This is NOT included in the tour.