Prices and opening times
Admission
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry.
Book tickets now| Category | Reduced admission price | Normal admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £5.50 | £7.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £4.00 | £6.00 |
| Child (5-15yrs) | £2.50 | £4.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £9.50 | £15.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £14.50 | £21.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £17.00 | £25.50 |
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed.
Admission prices are subject to change.
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid membership on arrival. Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
- English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
- Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
- Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the cathedral. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Opening times
The cathedral, St Rule's Tower, visitor centre, museum, and toilets are open Friday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm (last entry is at 3.30pm).
The cathedral grounds are open Monday to Thursday, 11am to 3pm. There is no access to the visitor centre, St Rule's Tower, museum or toilets during this time.
The museum is closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm, but the grounds will still be accessible.
Closed
25 to 27 December
1 to 3 January
Unexpected closures
Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close at short notice.
Before you travel, you can view current unexpected closures.
