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.

 

EXPERIENCE:

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.

 

TOUR 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

 

 

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