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New York Catacombs by Candlelight
Perfect for history lovers, this tour of the historical Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in Lower Manhattan invites you into the catacombs, allowing you to see its pipe organ and venture to parts of the building that are normally closed to visitors. Beat the crowds on this tour and enjoy a personal encounter with this New York landmark.
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Review of: New York Catacombs by Candlelight
We found this tour by accident and decided to give it a try, and had a fantastic time! We took a tour with Ronnie, who was very knowledgeable about both the church and the catacombs. We learned about the history of both this church and St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Ave, as…
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Date of experience: June 2022
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Review of: New York Catacombs by Candlelight
We had a great experience. Mike our guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable and interesting. What a beautiful church and learning the history behind it was really cool.
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Review of: New York Catacombs by Candlelight
Really good. Extremely glad we decided to take part in the tour, Dan was an excellent guide, mixing history with jokes. We learnt a lot about the early Irish immigrants and their history in New York. To do if you have the opportunity.
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Date of experience: May 2022
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Review of: New York Catacombs by Candlelight
Very interesting tour given by an extremely knowledgeable tour guide who is personally connected to the subject matter. As a native New Yorker myself, I was surprised and delighted to learn about the early presence of catholics in this country and city, and to finally know about…
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Date of experience: May 2022
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Review of: New York Catacombs by Candlelight
Mike was very knowledgeable, courteous, and professional. We loved the experience and we recommend this tour.
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Date of experience: May 2022
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