St Patrick's Cathedral Official Holiday Tour

New York City , United States of America

St Patrick's Cathedral Official Holiday Tour

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About this experience

Highlights:
- Explore St Patrick's Cathedral decorated for the Holiday Season
- Celebrate the holidays with a special Holiday version of the Audio Tour
- Listen to captivating narration by Cardinal Timothy Dolan and special guests
- Enjoy the audio tour in either English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or French
- There is a special children’s version of the tour which is available in English.

The most magical time of the year to visit St Patrick’s Cathedral is during the holiday season. The cathedral is decorated with poinsettias, nativity scenes, wreaths and pine branches. Live carolers perform in the Cathedral throughout the day. There is a special Holiday version of the audio tour.

The 160-year history of St Patrick’s Cathedral is shared by the men and women who know it best of this official multilingual holiday audio tour. Enjoy expedited entry and explore the Cathedral at your own pace. It is is the largest gothic-style Catholic cathedral in the United States.

Available options

Christmas Audio Tour

What's included

All Fees and Taxes

Keepskae Lanyard

Kid's Audio Tour in English

Self Guided Holiday Audio Tour in English, Spanish, French, Italian or Portuguese

Entry into St Patrick's Cathedral

Disposable earbuds

Free Wifi

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

The cathedral developed this Christmas audio tour from script to final production edits. It’s an ever evolving labor of love to communicate as much as we can about St. Patrick’s Cathedral to those who wish to learn. We hope this tour will entertain and educate our millions of returning visitors from around the globe.

During the months St. Patrick’s Cathedral was closed, we had the opportunity to overhaul and upgrade the entire audio tour. We added hundreds of new images and audio segments.

The tour is offered in English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese.

What's not included

Live guide inside the Cathedral

Available languages

Audio guide

PT EN IT FR ES

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Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Important notes

• 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 Patrick's Cathedral onto your own personal device from either the Appstore or Google Play 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

• The tour normally takes about 60 minutes, so most people spend 90 minutes at the Cathedral.

• 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 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

• 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

About New York City

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Times Square

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Must-Try Local Dishes

New York-style Pizza

Thin-crust pizza with a wide, foldable slice. Toppings vary but often include pepperoni, mushrooms, and sausage.

Dinner Can be made vegetarian or vegan.

Bagel with Lox

A classic NYC breakfast consisting of a toasted bagel topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and often capers or red onion.

Breakfast Contains dairy and fish.

Cheesecake

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Dessert Contains dairy.

Pastrami on Rye

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Lunch Contains meat.

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Best Time to Visit

May to September

This period offers warm weather, outdoor festivals, and all attractions in full swing. However, it's also the busiest and most expensive time to visit.

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Practical Information

Language

Official: English
Widely spoken: Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Russian, Hindi
English: Widely spoken

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Time Zone

EST (GMT-5) / EDT (GMT-4) (Daylight Saving Time)

Electricity

120VV, 60HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe

NYC is generally safe, but like any major city, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions.

Important Precautions:

• Be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
• Keep valuables secure and out of sight
• Use common sense and trust your instincts

Getting there

By air

John F. Kennedy International Airport • 24 km (15 miles) from downtown
LaGuardia Airport • 13 km (8 miles) from downtown

By train

Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal

By bus

Port Authority Bus Terminal, Greyhound Terminal

Getting around

Public transport

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Taxis

Available • Apps: Uber, Lyft

Rentals

Car, Bike, Scooter

Neighborhoods

Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Bronx Staten Island

Day trips

Niagara Falls

650 km (400 miles) • Overnight

A breathtaking natural wonder featuring three waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls.

Washington D.C.

370 km (230 miles) • Full day

The capital of the United States, offering iconic landmarks, museums, and government buildings.

Philadelphia

150 km (93 miles) • Full day

A historic city known for its role in the American Revolution and its vibrant cultural scene.

Festivals

New Year's Eve in Times Square • December 31 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade • Fourth Thursday in November NYC Pride • Late June

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Use a MetroCard for easy and discounted subway and bus rides
Walk as much as possible to explore the city and its neighborhoods
Try street food for a quick and delicious meal on the go
Visit popular attractions early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds
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