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New York Catacombs by Candelight Small-Group Tour
1h30
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Stop At: Tommy's New York, 25 Broadway 9th Floor, New York City, NY 10004-1010
This is a 1.5-hour tour that begins in the Undercroft of the Basilica and then winds its way through the several passageways of this exclusive experience in the CATACOMBS beneath the Old Cathedral. For over 200 years, the CATACOMBS of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral has served as the final resting place for the faithful departed. The Delmonico Family, General Thomas Eckert a confidant of Abraham Lincoln, Honest John Kelly of Tammany Hall and the first resident Bishop of New York Bishop John Connolly are only a few of the many resting peacefully in crypts beneath the nave of this historic landmark church.
Included in this tour is access into the off-limits areas of the Church. You will tour the 2 walled cemeteries adjacent to the Basilica, walk up into the choir loft within the Nave of the Church and down below the Old Cathedral and wander through the corridors of the Catacombs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, 263 Mulberry St, New York City, NY 10012-3375
New York Catacombs by Candelight Small-Group Tour
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: SoHo, South of Houston Street, New York City, NY 10022
New York Catacombs by Candelight Small-Group Tour
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tommy's New York, 25 Broadway 9th Floor, New York City, NY 10004-1010
This is a 1.5-hour tour that begins in the Undercroft of the Basilica and then winds its way through the several passageways of this exclusive experience in the CATACOMBS beneath the Old Cathedral. For over 200 years, the CATACOMBS of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral has served as the final resting place for the faithful departed. The Delmonico Family, General Thomas Eckert a confidant of Abraham Lincoln, Honest John Kelly of Tammany Hall and the first resident Bishop of New York Bishop John Connolly are only a few of the many resting peacefully in crypts beneath the nave of this historic landmark church.
Included in this tour is access into the off-limits areas of the Church. You will tour the 2 walled cemeteries adjacent to the Basilica, walk up into the choir loft within the Nave of the Church and down below the Old Cathedral and wander through the corridors of the Catacombs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, 263 Mulberry St, New York City, NY 10012-3375
New York Catacombs by Candelight Small-Group Tour
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: SoHo, South of Houston Street, New York City, NY 10022
New York Catacombs by Candelight Small-Group Tour
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entry/Admission - Tommy's New York
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE TNY KIOSK IN THE COURTYARD OF 32 PRINCE STREET BETWEEN MOTT & MULBERRY STREET, WHERE THE TOUR BEGINS. CHECK IN 10 MINUTES BEFORE TOUR PLEASE.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
Original
30%
Adrenaline
15%
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My dad and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience! The guide was very knowledgeable, and went into great detail the history of the church and catacombs. I would recommend this for anyone who like learning about history.
This was a very unique tour of the Basilica and catacombs. Our tour guide Kyle was very knowledgeable and humorous, although not many seemed to catch his Sofia Coppola Lost in Translation reference.
This was such an interesting tour to find out the history of the church and those buried in the catacombs. Some of the tour involves exploring different aspects of the cemetery and church, before moving onto the catacombs. Our tour guide Britney was wonderful! She was informative and respectful while also providing humour. If you get the chance, I would definitely recommend this tour, regardless of whether or not you're Catholic, it is very interesting to know about the history of the area.
Had a great time with our tour guide. I unfortunately forgot his name , but we went Friday the 12th 11am. Our fuide was extremely knowledgeable and respectful of the location. One funny note was how much he knows about Catholic history in NY being Jewish. Thank you we had a great time.
Our tour guide Brian was very knowledgeable and very friendly. He shared so many fun facts. We really enjoyed our tour.
Our tour guide was wonderful! He knew the history of the church and the area, was fun and certainly made this tour exciting. We plan to do other tours through your company!
In a word dissapointed. Tour guide Brien was condescending and not knowledgeable. Kept asking members of tour if they had millions to purchase a crypt, stale jokes, relied on facts from his phone. Shushed my mother when we had free time in church while she was discussing a saint with another member of group. Told people they were not allowed to sit down in the church, older people and those with canes ignored him. Was hoping for a true catacomb and interesting historical tidbits, got a messy church basement filled with storage and a mausoleum. Had to sit thru a cheesy commercial for their tour group, not an educational film. The other guide seemed good, wish ee were in his group! Save your money and go on Madame Morbids Trolley Tour, a true gem, and worth every penny.
Dan was excellent, very knowledgeable. He did a great job explaining all the history of the church and the Catacombs were amazing!
The tour of the catacombs was really well done. Tours like this are always as good as the tour guide and the difference is one who clearly knows and has an interest in what they're talking about. It's not just about spewing facts...it's about creating an experience, and Mike is a master at it. I was expecting something spookier, and different than what I got, but I was just as happy with it. I came away learning something about the history of the Catholic church in New York, and it was fun and entertaining. I brought my sister, a trained historian, and Mike could handle any obscure reference and question she could ask. We both enjoyed the tour immensely. I would highly recommend it.
The "catacombs" are interesting but the history about the catacombs, the church and immigration events was even better. Highly recommend.
It was a very nice organized tour with an awesome tour guide Mike. He is funny and not rude. It was nice to learn history about the place and NYC
Mike definitely knows the History and is well versed in everything on the grounds and property. We went and definitely saw things the Public never actually see unless you go on this tour.
This is a must. The catacombs are amazing. Their history is steeped in the beginning of US history. The tour includes the inside of the church and the pipe organ. Our guide, Brandon, was a blast. There is ALOT of history that was put across very well. This church is a must see. As Brandon said "This church has been all but forgotten".