NYC: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Official Self-Guided Audio Tour
Why we love it?
The NYC: St. Patrick's Cathedral Official Self-Guided Audio Tour offers visitors a chance to explore one of New York City's most iconic landmarks at their own pace. Lasting approximately one hour, this tour is well-suited for individuals, families, and groups who appreciate art, architecture, and history. It features a comprehensive audio guide available in several languages, including a special kids' version in English, making it accessible to a diverse audience. Distinctively, the tour includes disposable earbuds and a keepsake lanyard, enhancing the overall experience while allowing guests to immerse themselves in the cathedral's rich heritage and stunning design.
Inclusions
- Entry into St Patrick's Cathedral
- Self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German or Portuguese
- Kids' audio tour in English
- Disposable earbuds
- Keepsake lanyard
- Free Wifi
- Local taxes and fees
Exclusions
- Live guide inside the Cathedral
Itinerary
Step 1
St Patrick's Historic Cathedral entrance and explore it at your own pace with the official tour
Learn about the Cathedral's history and architecture from the pre-recorded narration by Cardinal Timothy Dolan the Archbishop of New York since 2009
Marvel at the Neo-Gothic design of the building and explore the magnificent stained glass windows and its 330-foot spires.
Skip-the-line and go straight to checkin
Please Note
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller or pram accessible
- 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.
- St Patrick's Cathedral audio tour is available in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German and French. Kid-friendly self-guided audio tour is in English only
- It is recommended that you bring your own headphones, although disposable headphones can be provided
- Sanitized 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
- Participants are asked to dress and act appropriately since you'll be inside a church
- Enter the Cathedral through the entrance on 5th Ave. 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, and show them your voucher.
- We recommend that you download the TourPatron Audio Tour of St Patricks Cathedral before you arrive if you want the convenience of touring with your own personal device
- The code to start the audio tour will be provided on your personal Gold TourPass lanyard once you have checked in at the Tour Desk
- Tours are not permitted during Church Services. Please plan ahead and check the daily Mass schedule before visiting the cathedral
- If you cannot make your tour time/date - you can go to the cathedral any day in the next 7 days during tour hours 9.00am - 4.30pm
- Please remove your hat when you are inside the cathedral
Know Before You Go
- Animals or pets allowed
- Public transportation nearby
