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

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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

Departure Point

  • 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.
Return Details
  • 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.
Duration1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - English
  • Printed guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: St. Patrick's Cathedral50th Street & 5th Avenue, Wheelchair accessibility located off the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, New YorkWitness 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: St. Patrick's Cathedral Gift Shop15 East 51st Street, New York, NY 10022Visit the cathedral's gift shop for religious & spiritual items, plus gifts, keepsakes & music CDs. Purchases here will be at your own expense.Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Inclusions
  • 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
Exclusions
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation
Redemption InstructionsVOICEMAP CODE───Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS───Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile appCreate an accountSelect Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter CodesEnter your code then select Download NowPLEASE NOTE───You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.SUPPORT───For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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