St Patrick's Cathedral Official Tour

631 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA, New York, United States of America

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Voucher type

mobile

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.

What to remember

Important info

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

Know Before You Go

Highlights

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

ATTRACTIONS4US LLC

Meeting Point

Enter the Cathedral through the entrance on 5th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets. You will pass through security and then check with the staff at the Tour Desk, located to the left as you enter, showing them your voucher.