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Behind-the-Scenes Tour
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Gargoyle Tour
Raccoons, rattlesnakes, ghouls and ... what
is
that thing, anyway? Explore the 200+ whimsical and fearsome gargoyles and grotesques that adorn the exterior of Washington National Cathedral.
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Admission
Adult:
$22
Youth, student, senior, and military:
$18
Tickets can be purchased online or at the Welcome Desk
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Dates Offered
May–September
Duration
1 Hour
Recommendations
The tour is designed in length and complexity for ages 10 and above.
Bring binoculars.
Photography welcomed.
If the dates of public tours don’t work for your schedule (or are currently sold out),
private tours
can also be scheduled.
Take home your own gargoyle from our
online store
!
Notifications
Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate bus groups.
All attendees must check in at the Welcome Desk.
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Gargoyle Tour
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Audio Tour
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