St Magnus Cathedral Upper Levels Tour

This amazing tour takes you into the upstairs, hidden parts of the cathedral, including the triforium, clerestory and tower. The tour will show you the infamous hangman’s ladder, the 16^th century bells, and more, finishing at the top of the tower where you can see stunning views of Kirkwall and beyond.

The meeting point is by the custodian’s office in the south transept – go to the middle of the building and turn right. Look for the sign.  Cost: £15.60pp no concessions, payment by card or cash.  Booking is ESSENTIAL, as numbers are strictly limited. Call 01856874894 to book.  The tour is organised and delivered by the Visitor Services Team at the cathedral.

More details about all the cathedral tours here: https://orkneymuseums.co.uk/st-magnus-cathedral-tours/

Participants must be at least 12 years old, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.  The tour is not suitable for assistance dogs.

The tour requires participants to walk up and down around 200 narrow stone and wooden steps including spiral staircases. Some of the passageways are narrow, and there are low stone archways. The tour is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Photography is permitted.