St. Patrick's Cathedral Official Self-Guided Audio Tour
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. This marble-clad building is considered one of New York City’s finest buildings and is on 5th Ave., opposite the Rockefeller Center.
Additional Information
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller / pram accessible
Animals or pets allowed
Public transportation nearby
Please enter and check in inside the cathedral at the Tour Desk
Highlights
- Explore St. Patrick’s Cathedral at your leisure
- Learn about the building with an official audio tour
- See one of New York’s most famous cathedrals
What's included
- Entry into St Patrick's Cathedral
- Self-guided audio tour in English
- Kids' audio tour in English
- Disposable earbuds
- Keepsake lanyard
- Free Wifi
- Local taxes and fees
- Live guide inside the Cathedral
Overview
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 lb. 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.
Know before you go
Please note:
-Wheelchair accessible
-Accessible for those with limited eye sight
-Public transportation nearby
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
