Tours
At Truro Cathedral, we have a number of tour options available to help you experience Truro Cathedral like never before.
Guided Tours
A guided tour with one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides is the perfect way to discover more about Truro Cathedral’s fascinating history, treasures and secrets whilst appreciating the building and architecture.
As well as our regular guided tours and booked tours, you can also view our virtual tour.
Regular Tours
Our regular tours take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11am, from 31st March to 30th October 2025. Remaining at ground level, these tours explore the key features of the building’s history and architecture and last about an hour. Highlights include the Parish Church contained within the cathedral, several of the chapels, the Sanctuary, decorations and of course the stained-glass windows.
There is no booking required for these tours and there is no charge. If you’d like to make a donation at the end of your tour, it will be gratefully received.
Occasionally our regular tours cannot take place due to events taking place in the cathedral, please check our What’s On page for information on these events and/or email us at info@trurocathedral.org.uk to check if there is a regular tour taking place on the day you plan to visit.
Booked Tours
We can offer private tours for groups, providing a more intimate and personalised experience of our magnificent cathedral and its history. These exclusive tours allow visitors to explore the cathedral at their own pace, led by one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides, who can tailor the tour to the group’s curiosities. Our booked private tours are a great way for special interest groups to engage with areas that are of particular relevance to them, these could include Truro Cathedral Treasures, Stained Glass, Art, or Architecture & Gothic Revival. Group tours can be booked at a time that suits you, dependent on availability.
These tours must be booked in advance and are chargeable, please email info@trurocathedral.org.uk to enquire.
Tower Tours
See rarely seen sights with a tour of the cathedral roof spaces, including, with these special tours, ascending the Victoria Tower to see views across Truro. The tour also takes you into the Southwest Tower where you can see the wooden stairway leading to the top of that tower. These tours take place on dates throughout the year and will be detailed on the What’s On page with details of how to book your place.
Roof Tours
Explore the hidden world with our exclusive roof space tour. Journey into the cathedral’s lofty roof space for unique vantage points, offering seldom-seen perspectives of architecture and grandeur within.
These tours take place on dates throughout the year and will be detailed on the What’s On page with details of how to book your place.