New York Catacombs by Candlelight

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy this fascinating 90 minute group tour that introduces you to all of the secrets of the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral. Enter off limits areas like the two walled cemeteries and an 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 departed. This unique and historic place has been a silent witness to the many struggles and accomplishments of prominent New York Catholics. It is where bishops rest beside noteworthy New Yorkers who have played defining roles in Catholic, New York and American history.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

PLEASE CHECK IN AT 266 MULBERRY STREET (CORNER OF MULBERRY ST. AND JERSEY ST.), WHERE THE TOUR BEGINS. CHECK IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE TOUR PLEASE.

PLEASE DO NOT GO TO ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL ON FIFTH AVENUE! THIS IS A DIFFERENT ST. PATRICK'S IN MANHATTAN

Guests requiring wheelchair should contact Tommy's New York in advance to allow us to make proper preparations for your tour

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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What To Expect

New York Catacombs by Candlelight Group Tour

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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Catacombs by Candlelight Tour

Reviews

4.65

2,831 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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130

Knowledgeable guide for our church and catacombs tour
Pettyka,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jimmy was our guide and he was great! He really knew what he was talking about and gave us an interesting tour. We were very satisfied with our tour.
Full of history of NYC...
Christine C,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Full of history of NYC and Catholics arriving in America. Excellent! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and insightful. The catacombs took maybe 1/3 of the time (I guess I was thinking it would be many long, winding passageways, but there were not. I would have liked to spend more time there and read about the people. But still, we highly recommend this tour. It also helped us understand how it relates to St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Ave.
Great Tour!
Andrew W,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was very interesting and our guide was very passionate and knowledgable. It was a great experience! We would definitely recommend!
Beatles By Candlelight, Fareham Live
davidfU4169XZ,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Saw the Beatles by Candlelight at Fareham Live. If you have seen the 1967 film The Producers and the look of stunned silence and disbelief on the faces of the audience as the chorus rang out "Springtime for Hitler" then that is how I felt when the four singers danced their way on to the stage. Before then, the band looked suitably professional with that downbeat, sombre look which I always think indicates"these guys know what they're doing" we are in for a good time, despite them being surrounded by dozens and dozens of battery powered candles, which immediately looked completely out of place and superfluous to the performance. The musicians were good, very good and to be fair, the singers had good voices but with their arrival on stage, it all went wrong. I wasn't expecting nor did I want a Tribute band but I did expect the production to be respectful to the music. The singers looked wrong, dressed wrong, performed wrong. The girl, in her solo of Imagine, twice forgot the lines. Imagine that!! Performers of course should enjoy their performance but these guys seemed to be having so much fun with their moves and their silly interaction, that they appeared to forget what they were supposed to be there for. As you might expect, the audience was mainly comprised of older "mods" and "rockers" of way back when, myself included and although I fortunately do not live in one, it felt like the type of performance a group of singers would put on in a Retirement Home. Butlins RedCoats also comes to mind. At best patronising, at worst slightly insulting. Sorry about all that. Had to get it off my chest as I was so disappointed. Apologies to the singers as well, as I know what you do is tough but really it could have been so much better! David
Great tour! Lots of...
Alicia N,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour! Lots of information is shared on the trip. Highly recommend this tour in the New York City
Great tour!
Eileen M,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience! We learned so much history. We all loved this tour. The tour guide was so interactive and informative. The church was so beautiful!
Awesome
Nicholas P,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour guide and tour was very interesting and nice. Love very min. I thought the sheep were very friendly and sweet
Wonderful tour
Emily L,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a pleasant experience. He learned so many historical facts about the Catholic community, NY, and other cultures.
Very informative. Leslie...
cp309,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative. Leslie was very knowledgeable. We love learning the history of the places we visit.
Very informative. Learned...
Cynthia E,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative. Learned a lot about the religious history of early New York. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and also entertaining. Fun seeing the sheep!