---
title: New York Catacombs by Candlelight
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 34
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.65
reviews: 2949
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 11 of 11 (Ghost, Crime & Mafia Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-catacombs-by-candlelight/
---

# New York Catacombs by Candlelight

In our comparison: #11 of 11 in Ghost, Crime & Mafia Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Check-In Address: 266 Mulberry Street,
- 4 start times: between 10:00 and 16:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €34 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 2949 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Tommys New York
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.65 from 2949 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2678 of 2949.

- 5 stars: 2400 (81%)
- 4 stars: 278 (9%)
- 3 stars: 135 (5%)
- 2 stars: 71 (2%)
- 1 star: 65 (2%)

## What's included

- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guides

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **New York Catacombs by Candlelight Group Tour** (1h 30m; admission included)

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Check-In Address: 266 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012 (corner of Mulberry St. and Jersey St.) between Houston and Prince Street. 
Directions: By Subway B/D/F/M/6 trains to Broadway-Lafayette St/Bleecker St; R/W train to Prince St.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- 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

## Compared with other Ghost, Crime & Mafia Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #11 of 11** | €34 | 1h 30m | 4.65 (2949) | shared |
| [True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food](/usa/new-york/tours/true-crime-nyc-mafia-walk-w-ret-nypd-detective-and-local-food/?format=md) | €72 | 3h | 4.89 (1265) | shared |
| [Greenwich Village Haunted Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/greenwich-village-haunted-tour/?format=md) | €32 | 1h 40m | 4.95 (104) | shared |
| [New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides](/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-city-mafia-and-local-food-tour-led-by-nypd-guides/?format=md) | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.86 (1529) | shared |

Ranked #11 of 11 in Ghost, Crime & Mafia Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €27 to €99, median €38; typical length 2h. 1 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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