• Catacombs by Candlelight Tour
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Catacombs by Candlelight Tour

(3817)
Thu 01 Jun, 2023

Take a walk with Tommy’s New York on the Catacombs by Candlelight Tour! Uncover the secrets of New York's only Catholic catacombs and explore off-limits areas of the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral on this fascinating tour. Don’t miss it!

Tickets for Catacombs by Candlelight Tour in New York
🎫 Standard Tour Admission - includes entry to the experience

  • Adult (12+)
  • Child (4-11)
  • Senior (65+)

Highlights
⛪ Explore behind the scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral
🚶‍♂️ Meet your guide in Lower Manhattan, follow them into the church and learn about the landmark's rich history
🤩 Discover the final resting place of famous New Yorkers past in the only Catholic catacombs in NYC

General Info
📅 Date: from April 2023
🕒 Opening hours: Mondays–Sundays, 10:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
👉 As this tour takes place in an active church, some time slots may be canceled with short notice due to weddings, funerals, etc
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes
📍 Location: The Chancery, 266 Mulberry Street. This is the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, please do not go to the 5th Avenue Cathedral
👤 Age requirement: 4+
♿ Accessibility: the experience is ADA compliant
👗 Dress code: nothing profane nor costumes are allowed, including tank tops and short shorts
☔ This tour will take place rain or shine. Please be aware that half of the tour is outside and there are no umbrellas or ponchos available on site
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
❗ Please read the Terms & Conditions for this experience before purchasing here

Description
Unlock the secrets of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral on this exclusive catacombs tour! Follow your guide behind the scenes and discover the hidden areas that are off-limits to regular visitors. Journey through time as you learn about the church's significance in New York history and uncover the final resting places of famous New Yorkers who have left their mark on Catholic, New York, and American history. Don't miss your chance to explore the only Catholic catacombs in NYC and connect with the past in a truly unique and unforgettable way! Get your tickets for the Catacombs by Candlelight Tour in New York!

User reviews

4.64/5
based on 3817 reviews
  • Just an amazing experience, tour guide was knowledgeable and easy to follow! Had a great time 😊
  • The guide made all the difference! All the history behind the tour was amazing. Could not recommend enough!
  • Dan was the best tour guide EVER! Extremely knowledgeable and funny. Would highly recommend this tour. Learned a lot!!!
  • Leo was fantastic. Super engaging and very informative. 10/10 would recommend this tour
  • Such a great experience! Highly recommend especially if you have visitors in town. Our guide was super knowledgeable and excited to share fun facts for the entirety of the experience.
  • Outstanding guide’s tour. Congratulations!!
  • Fantastic tour! Mike does an amazing job and is very knowledgeable with a great people personality. My family adored the tour.
  • This was an interesting but not too long tour
  • Learned so much about the history of New York!
  • Dan’s the best, this tour wouldn’t have been half as exciting without his enthusiasm, humor, and thorough explanations!
  • An amazing history lesson was given prior to seeing the catacombs. It sets the stage perfectly because once you eventually walk down your already well aware of the reasoning why they are there.
  • The guide was amazing and the history was very cool. The catacombs were less impressive than I had expected.
  • Dan the tour guide was PHENOMENAL!!! If you like history, this tour is for you. It’s very informative on the history of the Catholic Church, but Dan presented the information with humor & made all of the antidotes interesting. The catacombs wasn’t quite the ‘National Treasure’ idea I was expecting, but it was well worth the money and so interesting
  • Our guide, Dan, was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable but still very approachable and open to questions. He made history come alive!
  • Absolutely Incredible Experience!!! Our tour guide Ronny was AWESOME!!

Getting there

The Basilica of St Patrick's Old Cathedral(Chancery)

266 Mulberry Street, New York, 10012

  • Prince St - N-R
  • Broadway - Lafayette St (Bleecker St Connection) - B-D-F-M-6

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