New York Catacombs by Candlelight

Overview

Enjoy this fascinating 90 minute group tour that introduces you to all of the secrets of the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral. Enter off limits areas like the two walled cemeteries and an exclusive experience in the CATACOMBS beneath the Old Cathedral. For over 200 years, the CATACOMBS of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral has served as the final resting place for the departed. This unique and historic place has been a silent witness to the many struggles and accomplishments of prominent New York Catholics. It is where bishops rest beside noteworthy New Yorkers who have played defining roles in Catholic, New York and American history.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $37.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $37.00

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Professional guides

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
PLEASE CHECK IN AT 266 MULBERRY STREET (CORNER OF MULBERRY ST. AND JERSEY ST.), WHERE THE TOUR BEGINS. CHECK IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE TOUR PLEASE.
PLEASE DO NOT GO TO ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL ON FIFTH AVENUE! THIS IS A DIFFERENT ST. PATRICK'S IN MANHATTAN
Guests requiring wheelchair should contact Tommy's New York in advance to allow us to make proper preparations for your tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Jeanette_R

Dec 2022

So much history right here in our city we never new about ! The Basilica is so beautiful and the catacombs was so interesting to visit.

JenRed2014

Dec 2022

This tour was well organized and the guide was very knowledgeable. I enjoyed seeing the church inside and out, walking in the cemetery and checking out the catacombs. For my interest level, the history of this Catholic church and the people who led it went on longer than I would have liked. The catacombs were saved for the end of the tour and they were interesting to explore. Any disappointment on my part was due to unmet expectations that were likely unrealistic. Read the description carefully and if you are interested, you will be very pleased!

LasTerrazasGreg

Dec 2022

Our guide Don was extremely nice and knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Our favorite part of the tour was outside in the cemetery and alongside the building listening to him tell us the story of the Basilica of St. Patricks and the history of the Irish and Italians and how it relates to the modern day church. The actual tour of the catacombs was rather anticlimactic. Battery candles line the floor and you are given a very small battery votive which we used to try and read what was written on each tomb. The tombs are really just names surrounded by a plaster frame on a long white plaster wall. Several in our group left shortly after entering the catacombs because there was really nothing to see...