St. Patrick's Cathedral VIP Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore St. Patrick's Cathedral's rich history
- Access areas not open to the public
- Learn about architectural marvels
- Discover hidden artistic treasures
- Enjoy a personalized tour experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Access to restricted areas
- Expert insights into cathedral's history
- Transportation to and from the cathedral
Itinerary
Ever dream of visiting the behind the scenes quarters of St Patrick's Cathedral? See the archbishop quarters, where the Pope changed his outfit on his visit and more on this VIP guided tour with a Cathedral Historian. Hear personal stories about what makes St. Patrick’s one of the world's most famous Cathedrals. See areas of the Cathedral never before seen by the general public. Your tour will conclude with reserved front row seats for Mass.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tours are conducted in English; ensure you understand the language for full comprehension.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; please inform the tour operator in advance.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour may incur a fee; check the cancellation policy.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; please follow the guide's instructions.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in and ensure a timely start.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- All visitors to St Patrick's Cathedral must pass through airport-style security
- Participants are asked to dress and act appropriately since you'll be inside a church
- Strollers are OK – but there are steps
- Not suitable for pets or wheelchairs.
- No luggage or large bags or outside food and drinks allowed
Traveler reviews
Good
Great tour, tour guide very knowledgeable. She had a great manner and knew her stuff. However, very expensive for only one hour! I thought Mass was supposed to come after, but no Mass?
Behind the Scenes Tour of St. Patrick’s
While the tour does cover the history of St Patrick’s in a manner that would probably interest Catholics and non-Catholics alike, a lot of the tour focused on minutia of Catholicism that might leave non-Catholics a little confused.
Our tour guide (Mr. Tamontana) was amazing . His words, knowledge and faith were all so inspiring.
To be able to walk through the cathedral to places where most have never been, was amazing. To see the cornerstone of where our New York City faith is based out of, this amazing church, was an amazing experience.
Tour of St Patrick's Cathedral
Our tour guide was actively involved with st patricks church working on her credentials. Very knowledgeable about the church history and current day activities. Included info about the vision, the architects, and the builders from past to present. No discussion about religion was included.
A little disappointed
The tour guide was not the usual guide per her information. The 2hr tour started 20 min late and lasted 70 min. I think there were more stories to be shared about the Cathedral but we did not receive them. Disappointed.