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New York City: Catacombs by Candlelight

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About the activity

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.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Complimentary tea lights
    • Walking tour
    • Professional guide
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

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

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.

Good to 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-64 years
  • Seniors
    65-99 years
  • Children
    0-12 years
  • Military (with ID)
    0-99 years
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