Official St. Patrick's Cathedral Self-Guided Audio Tour
Explore Gothic architecture at your own pace with narration by Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Duration
1 hr
Includes
Entry, audio tour, earbuds
Highlights
Discover St. Patrick's Cathedral through a self-guided audio tour narrated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan and special guests. Opened in 1879, this marble-clad landmark occupies an entire city block and is the largest Gothic-style Catholic cathedral in the United States.
- Discover the stories behind the stained-glass windows and towering Western Facade
- Explore the Lady Chapel and main altar
- See the 9,000 lb bronze doors, which can be opened by a single person
- View the Pieta sculpture, three times the size of Michelangelo's
What's Included
- Expedited cathedral entry
- Self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese
- Children's audio tour in English
- Audio devices available for use
- Disposable earbuds
- Keepsake lanyard
- Free Wi-Fi
Important details
- Service animals only; pets are not permitted
- Pass through airport-style security before entering
- Leave luggage, large bags, and outside food and drinks behind; they are not permitted inside
- Dress and behave appropriately for an active Catholic church, and remove your hat inside
- Tours are not permitted during church services. Special events may temporarily close portions of the cathedral
- Show your voucher at the Tour Desk after security to receive your audio tour access code
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund or credit. If the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you'll receive a full refund or credit. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: YT35EY
FAQs
Yes, St. Patrick's Cathedral is wheelchair accessible.
Audio tours normally run from 9am to 4:30pm. Avoid Sundays before noon, and check the daily Mass schedule before visiting; tours are not permitted during church services.
Yes. Download the TourPatron Audio Tour of St Patricks Cathedral from the App Store or Google Play before arriving, and bring your own headphones or earbuds. Your access code will be on the Gold TourPass lanyard you receive at check-in. Sanitized audio devices and disposable earbuds are also available.
Meeting details
St. Patrick's Cathedral, 635 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10022
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Admission includedStanding on Fifth Avenue across from Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral rises with quiet authority amid the rush of Midtown Manhattan. The moment you step inside St. Patrick's Cathedral, the noise of the city falls away, replaced by the hush of vaulted ceilings, the soft glow of candlelight, and the jewel-toned light filtering through dozens of stained-glass windows.