Cardinal Dolan welcomes all as he narrates this Official Tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral. The 50 min. experience begins behind our 6000lb. bronze front doors. The tour features; Architect James Renwick Jr., The Kennedys, Mother Elizabeth Seton, Michelangelo, Our Lady of Guadalupe, William Partridge's Pieta, The Archbishops, The Rose Window, Tiffany and much, much more.
Tour purchases directly support St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
This Official Tour is the only tour available inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
The fifty minute, self-guided audio tour is presented on Samsung tablets with headphones provided. The tour can also be enjoyed on your own smart phone or tablet.
VIP Private Guided Tours are offered once daily (limited availability). Click for info.
The official audio tour is available in English, Spanish,
Italian, French, and Portuguese.
*We also offer a dedicated kid's version of the audio tour.
The Tour is open Monday-Sunday from 9AM - 5PM
Christmas Season at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Patrick's is an active Catholic church. Anticipate crowds and It is likely that a wedding, mass or event will be taking place during your visit. Holiday and religious events may require portions of the cathedral to be temporarily roped off. Please speak with an usher to find out when those areas will be re-opened for viewing. Guests are welcome to return to complete any incomplete tour.
A copy of our Christmas concert is now included with all tours
Morton® Pro Salt-Based Cleaner
The Samsung tablets provided for The Cardina’s audio tour are cleaned with Morton® Pro Salt-Based Cleaner.
Providing our guests with clean, modern tour equipment is our top priority. Morton® Pro is made entirely from Morton Salt, ensuring there will is no toxic chemical contact with our equipment while touring. Morton® Pro is hypoallergenic and free of irritants traditionally associated with professional grade cleaners.
Guests can also enjoy the tour on their own device with headphones provided.
