Gargoyles

Gargoyle Tours

Gargoyle

Available April through October, this tour explores the whimsical stone gargoyles and grotesques that decorate Washington National Cathedral, and includes a slide show in the 7th floor auditorium followed by an outdoor tour.

Admission is $10 per adult; $5 per child (12 and under); or $30 per family. Reservations are suggested as attendance is limited to 90 participants. All attendees must obtain a tour sticker at the Welcome Desk (located at the main entrance for walk-in visitors, adjacent to the underground parking elevators). Binoculars recommended. Cameras welcome. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate bus groups on gargoyle tours.

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Upcoming Dates

  • Thursday, May 17, 2012, 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2 PM
  • Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, May 27, 2012, 2 PM
  • Sunday, June 17, 2012, 2 PM
  • Sunday, June 24, 2012, 2 PM
  • Thursday, June 28, 2012, 6:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 12, 2012, 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 15, 2012, 2 PM
  • Thursday, July 19, 2012, 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 22, 2012, 2 PM
  • Thursday, August 16, 2012, 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 19, 2012, 2 PM
  • Thursday, August 23, 2012, 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 26, 2012, 2 PM
  • Sunday, September 16, 2012, 2 PM
  • Thursday, September 20, 2012, 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, September 23, 2012, 2 PM
  • Thursday, September 27, 2012, 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, October 28, 2012, 2 PM

Parking at the Cathedral

Parking in the Cathedral’s underground garage is free on Sundays for services and organ recitals; parking for concerts and programs is available for an event-parking fee. Learn more about parking options for individuals and groups.