St Patrick's Cathedral Official Tour
Do this because
- Explore St Patrick's Cathedral at your own pace
- Discover the stories behind the stained glass and towering Western Facade
- Listen to the captivating narration by Cardinal Timothy Dolan and special guests
What to expect
Explore St Patrick's Cathedral, the largest gothic-style Catholic cathedral in the United States. Taking up an entire city block, the cathedral opened in 1879. Considered one of New York City’s finest buildings and is on 5th Avenue, opposite the Rockefeller Center.
Enjoy expedited entry and a self-guided multi-lingual audio guide. You can listen to the audio tour and explore the Cathedral at your own pace. The audio tour is narrated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan and is about 1 hour long.
It is recommended to allow up to 1.5 hours as you may wish to pause the audio tour at times to enjoy features like the Lady Chapel, the towering twin spires, and the 9000 libras bronze doors which can be opened by a single person.
You can also explore the main altar, the stained-glass windows and the Pieta sculpture, 3 times the size of Michelangelo's. The Cathedral has 21 altars and 19 bells, each named after a different saint. Babe Ruth, Andy Warhol and Robert F. Kennedy all had memorial masses here.
Important to know
Know in advance:
- St Patrick's Cathedral audio tour is available in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and French. A kid-friendly self-guided audio tour is available in English only
- All visitors to St Patrick's Cathedral must pass through airport-style security
- The cathedral is normally open 9.00am - 4.30pm for audio tours, although it is recommended to avoid Sundays before noon
- Last entry to the cathedral is normally 5pm - 1 hour before closing
- Participants are asked to dress and act appropriately since you'll be inside a church
- Sanitised audio devices are available for use at the cathedral, but you can also download the audio tour onto your own personal device from the App Store or Google Play
Remember to bring:
- It is recommended that you bring your own headphones, although disposable headphones can be provided
What’s included
St Patrick's Cathedral Official Audio Tour
Audio-guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
WiFi
Extra fees
What’s not included
Tour guide
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
ATTRACTIONS4US LLC
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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