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New York City: Catacombs by Candlelight

4.3  / 5452 reviews
Activity provider:Tommy's New York LLC
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Guided tour
New York City: Catacombs by Candlelight
Activity provider:Tommy's New York LLC
4.3  / 5452 reviews

Discover the secrets hidden beneath the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Little Italy. Enter areas of the church grounds that are otherwise barred from the public.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 1.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights

  • Gain access to off-limits areas with your guide
  • Walk through two cemeteries that are closed to the general public
  • See the resting places of many high-profile Americans

Full description

For over 200 years, the catacombs of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral have served as the final resting place for the faithful departed. This historic place has witnessed the many struggles and accomplishments of prominent New York Catholics. Gain exclusive access to off-limits areas, including two walled cemeteries. Experience the only active Catholic Catacombs in New York City.   See where bishops rest alongside prominent New York Catholics, such as the Delmonico Family and the first resident Bishop of New York, Bishop John Connolly. This labyrinth of vaults belongs largely to bankers, lawyers, captains of industry, merchants, political candidates, and even to a Civil War-era general Thomas Eckert.

Includes

  • Complimentary tea lights
  • Walking tour
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • People over 80 years

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Meeting point

• Check-in is at 266 Mulberry Street (corner of Mulberry Street and Jersey Street) • Please note this tour is at the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral and not St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Cash
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • The tour is currently not fully wheelchair accessible. There is one flight of stairs down to the catacombs level.
  • This is an active parish. All customers must be reverently respectful at all times.
  • All tours are subject to availability and the local partner reserves the right to adjust the experience, tour date, and time for technical, operational, health and safety, or other reasons
  • Tea light candles are included
  • Gratuities are not included

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 452 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Donnie – United StatesAugust 30, 2024  – Verified booking
Absolutely wonderful. So much history and details. Excellent history and fun tour.
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Miranda – United StatesJune 11, 2024  – Verified booking
The tour was beautifully led and was extremely enjoyable! The grounds were gorgeous and the tour was a perfect length, covering the history as we walked around. I can't recommend the enough, even for NYC locals!
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Katherine R – United StatesMay 31, 2024  – Verified booking
Loved learning about the history of the church as well as the catacombs.
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