To all the tourists huddled in the back of the cathedral taking pictures and gawking at the people in the pews who kept psuedo-whispering to each other "Is this a real church service?" Yes. Yes, it is. So be respectful, don't wander up to the alter in the middle of the service to take a picture, and stop talking so loudly. Instead, tithe $5 into the boxes to thank the parish for allowing you to visit, light a candle for your loved ones, and either sit down and pray or quietly take your leave. All are welcome as long as they do not disrupt.

Do the VIP Guided Tour!!! It was the highlight of our whirlwind trip to NYC, exceeding expectations. This is a unique, inspiring and humbling experience. There is nothing like a local parish guide (hope you get Randall who I dubbed St. Tour Guide for his patience and grace with other tour group members) AND the opportunity to see (basement) parts off-limits to regular visitors AND hear the fascinating insider stories. We paid $99 each and it all went to support the cathedral. (Sidenote: we have been blessed to be able to give a bit more in offering. Hope church keeps tour price point this accessible. Group pre-registration was limited to just 10. ... That said, I enjoyed this far more than pricier tickets to Christmas Rockettes though Wicked musical was fun. We were blessed and have been changed for the better, by this unexpectedly special tour.)

After seeing this cathedral from the outside on our first visit to NYC, the tour was high on my list of things I wanted to do. Finally made it there on our third trip to NYC and it was worth the wait. We did the audio tour through the app and I enjoyed both the tour and the expansive beauty of the inside of St Patrick's Cathedral. It was especially nice to visit at Christmastime with the decorations and nativity scene. The architecture is amazing and I would recommend this tour.

What an amazing Cathedral. S as you walk in you can help but be in are off this magnificent church. As you walk in they have various statute of saints, a Nativity session among other religious items. As you walk from section to the other you are able to light a candle in honor of whichever Saint you like. I personally light a candle every year for Saint Jude who has been an inspiration to me. They allow you to sit and kneel at the press which I like to do, just to offer a few personal prayers. I definitely would like to come back and attend a Sunday service.

Do not miss the private guided tour with Randall. He is brilliant, knowledgeable, funny and can relate to people of all ages. My 15 year old son went reluctantly and loved it, in large part because Randall made it fascinating. I loved everything we saw and learned about the Cathedral.

I purchased Audio Cathedral Tours for Four through Groupon at a considerable savings. Otherwise, an audio tour purchased at the Cathedral is over-priced. You can walk through the Cathedral for free, but the audio tour does add interesting tidbits. As Protestants, my family learned a lot about Catholic history that was new to us. Sit in a pew when you can to listen to the commentary; your feet will thank you, but be aware of the metal kneelers on the prayer benches.

The cathedral was decorated fantastically for the holiday period. Wonderful place of worship. We were lucky enough to have a fabulous view of it from our hotel room but it was also lovely to go inside and see how beautiful it is from the inside as well as from the outside.

Decorated beautifully for Christmas. Really enjoyed the peaceful chapel in the back of the church for prayer and devotions. Loved being able to step off the sidewalks of the busiest city and find peace in this church.

The St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC is a marvel. The scale and beauty of the building are breath taking. Yes, God is with you where ever you are and not contained in a building. However the majesty and artistry of this building is a must see.

St. Patrick's Cathedral is a catholic cathedral in the mid-town Manhattan neighborhood of NYC. It is massive as it occupies a city block bounded by Fifth avenue, Madison, 50th and 51st streets and in spite of it's attractive power, it is an active parish. I visited St. Patrick's to appreciate it's Gothic Revival architecture.....impressive. As I entered the cathedral I was enthralled with the stained glass, the opulent alter and 'the way of the cross' statuettes. The environment enticed me to say a Hail Mary and light a candle for my Mother who was a devout catholic.