Divine Light: A Self-guided tour of St Patrick’s Cathedral

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1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This hour-long self-guided indoor tour reveals St. Patrick’s Cathedral as a masterpiece of sacred storytelling in glass, stone, and light.

Discover how its stained-glass windows convey biblical tales, legends, and Catholic identity in 19th-century New York. Learn to interpret Gothic symbolism, from saints and martyrs to architectural features evoking transcendence.

Highlights include:
• The Great Rose Window, symbolizing eternity
• 18 stained-glass panels on the lives of St. Patrick and the Virgin Mary
• Tomb of Venerable Pierre Toussaint
• Cardinal hats suspended from the ceiling
• The Miracle of the Roses and other legends in glass
• Grand central nave of arches, columns, and radiant light

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
St. Patrick's Cathedral

The indoor tour starts in front of the entrance to St Patrick's Cathedral, 5th ave, New York, between 50th and 51st Streets. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral (Pass by)

    Witness its Neo-Gothic architecture with soaring spires, pointed arches, and intricate stone carvings. Inside, stained glass windows from artists worldwide depict biblical scenes, casting vibrant light across the nave. The grand rose window and vaulted ceilings enhance the cathedral’s awe-inspiring, reverent atmosphere.

    Admission ticket free
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral Gift Shop (Pass by)

    Visit the cathedral's gift shop for religious & spiritual items, plus gifts, keepsakes & music CDs. Purchases here will be at your own expense.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Religious Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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