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St. Patrick's Cathedral
4.5
15,236 reviews
#6 of 1,423 things to do in New York City
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09:00 - 14:00
Monday
09:00 - 14:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 14:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 14:00
Thursday
09:00 - 14:00
Friday
09:00 - 14:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of New York and the seat of its Archbishop. Built by contributions large and small, it remains emblematic of the ascendance of religious freedom in the New World. As such, this international landmark is a beacon of hope for those who share the Catholic faith and a source of inspiration to the more than five million visitors of every religious denomination welcomed here each year. St. Patrick’s Cathedral has stood strong, overlooking 5th Ave, since 1879. The vibrancy of its windows, the beauty of its music and the purpose of its charitable outreach call us to respond to our shared humanity. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is a must see destination when visiting New York. Our tour has been crafted to capture the essence of the church. It addresses the rich history of the past and the incredible art and architecture that makes it one of a kind. Timothy Cardinal Dolan, narrates the tour with Monsignor Robert Ritchie.
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Neighbourhood: Midtown
This is the iconic New York that so many visitors imagine before they visit—spectacular skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, iconic public buildings like Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library, and the non-stop hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is a shopper's heaven where you can find every kind of store imaginable, with fashion brands ranging from the affordable to the ultra-fancy. Visit the Rockefeller Center to experience towering Art Deco grandeur, and foodies will love the busy restaurants that stay open late in Koreatown. After dark, Midtown calms down a bit, but at any time of day or night it still feels 100% New York.
How to get there
  • 5th Ave / 53rd St • 3 min walk
  • 47–50 Sts – Rockefeller Center • 5 min walk
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veronak
202 contributions
Beautiful
May 2023 • Couples
This church is absolutely beautiful, it doesn’t matter what religion you practice it is worth visiting.

My only drawback was that I didn’t have a enough time to really take things in. Beautiful
Written 29 May 2023
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Dr_Waugh
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK6,296 contributions
Iconic and beautiful
May 2023 • Family
Iconic and beautiful. We called in to take in the beauty of the Cathedral. We didn’t have time to take Mass but did have a moment to say a prayer.

If you want to light candles in memory of a loved one have small bills with you. Suggested minimum is $2 and we were cashless.
Written 29 May 2023
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lshearn
17 contributions
Beautiful church.
May 2023
A beautiful neo gothic Catholic Church in NYC. This was my third time visiting the church. Every time I go inside I feel like I am in a European country.
Written 22 May 2023
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ballinora4
Cork, Ireland161 contributions
Remarkable church, excessive merchandising
May 2023 • Couples

Naturally, the cathedral is well worth a visit and is a very special place, sitting in the heart of Manhattan on 5th Avenue.

However, we were appalled at the level of merchandising inside the church. A store selling all sorts of cheap looking religious items, machines to imprint an image of the church on your coin, etc etc.

Unfortunately it is a tourist attraction more than a place of worship. One might say that the temple needs cleansing.
Written 21 May 2023
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Beanbag2013
Wirral130 contributions
Beautiful
May 2023
Beautiful, but far too busy. As a place of worship would it not be better to restrict tourists to times when services are not on? Was shocked to see people wandering about taking photos when people were trying to pray. We left as soon as the service started to give worshipers some space. Donations for lighting a candle should be what people can afford not $2.
Written 18 May 2023
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Janet B
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VIP tour is excellent
May 2023 • Friends
The VIP tour is worth every dime. Ginny, our guide, was excellent and this tour gives you the history and behind the “rope” places you don’t get to see otherwise. Five stars!
Written 13 May 2023
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CraftBeers
Plano, TX26,712 contributions
Bishops Seat - Three ways to visit
Apr 2023
Cathedrals are always beautiful and enjoyable to visit. They are marvels to consider how they are built. This church is able to be called a Cathedral because the Bishops seat is physically located here. You can see it on the left side of the dais.

To tour the cathedral, there are three ways: Free, video guide and VIP.

The free approach is to just walk through the front doors and look at the sights. You do not have to pay to walk around. Areas you may not access are roped off. There will always be a crowd of people coming and going.

The self-guided video tour costs $25 per person. You'll get an ipad and headphones. They will explain when the building was constructed and what's what. They will point out the significance of certain statutes, carvings or stained glasses. The bishop's seat is explained as well as several other key facts. You do not get access to restricted areas with this fee. In general, I probably would not be interested in this at $25. $10 maybe.

The VIP is $99 per person. There is only one tour per day at 10:30 AM, and only 7-10 people total are allowed. You must have advanced reservations and be properly dressed. They let you in the back door. The director of media gives a personal tour. It starts in restricted areas where others cannot go: sacristy, burial vault, and the bishops private sacristy. You will see their private robes, cap and crosier. They actually let you hold the crosier for a photo op. The tour then continues by using the hidden stairs that take you up into the church on the dais. Pictures are allowed there where the rest of the crowds may not go.

I really enjoyed the VIP and seeing the hidden parts of the church.
Written 11 May 2023
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Tammy T
14 contributions
Beautiful
Apr 2023
The virtual tour was totally not worth the money or effort. The church is beautiful and worth seeing. Only needed about 30 minutes to see everything there was to see so we had plenty of time for more sight seeing. Going into and observing the church is FREE, the only cost is the virtual tour which is optional.
Written 3 May 2023
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Jolie J
Gatineau, Canada288 contributions
Pretty church.
Apr 2023
Pretty church but not the most beautiful I've seen. It was also quite crowded by tourists but I decided to attend mass which was less busy and gave me some time to rest and observe. No need to pay for a tour.
Written 26 April 2023
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241anon
Middlesbrough, UK124 contributions
An oasis of calm
Apr 2023
So peaceful and calming. A beautiful cathedral, providing a space and opportunity to sit and reflect.
Written 26 April 2023
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St. Patrick's Cathedral is open:
  • Mon - Fri 09:00 - 14:00
  • Sat - Sun 09:00 - 17:00
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St. Patrick's Cathedral admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €69.39, while a popular guided tour starts around €8.16 per person. See all 103 St. Patrick's Cathedral tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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