St. Stephen's Cathedral Tickets
Official Ticket Shop of St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna
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Buy St. Stephen's Cathedral Tickets Online
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Show your online ticket at the ticket counter
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Receive your admission ticket
Guided Tours of St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Guided tours through the Cathedral, the Catacombs, or the attic. Our Cathedral guides will share fascinating insights about St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Book a Custom Group Tour
Would you like to visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral as a private group or school class? We’d be happy to organize a custom group tour for you upon request.
Highlights at St. Stephen’s Cathedral
With the All-Inclusive Ticket, you’ll have access to all experiences at St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Pulpit
Gothic stonework with ornate decorations and statues of saints. Famous for the “Window Gazer”—a self-portrait of the unknown architect.
South Tower
A masterpiece of Gothic architecture standing 137 meters tall. Impressive views of Vienna from the Türmerstube (tower room). Access is only possible by climbing 343 steps.
North Tower & Pummerin
Observation deck with a view of St. Stephen’s Cathedral’s colorful tiled roof. Home to the Pummerin, Austria’s largest bell. Access by elevator.
Catacombs
Historic tombs in an underground labyrinth beneath St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Pleasantly cool in the summer. Visits are only available as part of a guided tour.
Altar
An ornate Baroque high altar made of marble. It depicts the stoning of Saint Stephen and is crowned by a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ticket to visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral?
Most areas of St. Stephen’s Cathedral can only be visited with a ticket: the South Tower, the North Tower, the Catacombs, and the front section of the Cathedral Interior with the Pulpit and Altar.
Access to St. Stephen’s Cathedral is free for church services, confessions, and prayer.
The rear section of the Cathedral Interior is open to the public without a ticket.
Can I buy tickets for St. Stephen’s Cathedral online?
The All-Inclusive Ticket can be purchased online. It includes all of St. Stephen’s Cathedral’s highlights: the South Tower, the North Tower, the Catacombs (including a guided tour), the Cathedral Interior with an audio guide, as well as the Cathedral Museum and the Treasury of the Teutonic Order.
Individual tickets for the Cathedral Interior, the towers, and the Catacombs are only available on-site.
Buy your ticket here in the official Online Ticket Shop of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna:
Who should get the All-Inclusive Ticket?
We recommend our All-Inclusive Ticket to anyone who doesn’t want to miss a single highlight at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. It includes admission to all attractions:
- Cathedral Interior with audio guide – ornate architecture, Gothic pulpit, and Baroque altar
- South Tower (343 steps) – impressive view of Vienna’s historic center
- North Tower (elevator) – the Pummerin bell and the most beautiful view of the magnificent tiled roof
- Catacombs with guided tour – a historic labyrinth with ancient tombs beneath the Cathedral
- Cathedral Treasury at the Cathedral Museum – right next to St. Stephen’s Cathedral
- Treasury of the Teutonic Order – right next to St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Especially convenient: the All-Inclusive Ticket is valid for one year. This allows you to spread your visit to all of St. Stephen’s Cathedral’s highlights comfortably over several days.
Buy an All-Inclusive Ticket
Do I need to print out my online ticket?
No, you don’t need to print out your online ticket. Simply show it on your smartphone at the ticket counter. We’ll scan the code and print out your admission ticket.
I bought a ticket online. Where do I need to show my online ticket?
Present your online ticket during opening hours at one of the three ticket counters inside the Cathedral: inside the church, in the South Tower, or in the North Tower. There, the code on your online ticket will be scanned, and you’ll receive your printed admission ticket.
Is there a skip-the-line ticket?
No, there are currently no official skip-the-line tickets for St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In most cases, admission to the Cathedral and the towers proceeds quickly.