The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine - Highlights Tour

Take a one-hour, professionally-guided tour around this impressive Gothic Revival cathedral - the largest in the United States

Please note that guided tours of The Cathedral of St. John the Divine are currently suspended. You are welcome to explore on a self-guided tour.

Take the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine - Highlights Tour with Go City® 

• With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
• Enjoy a 60-minute guided tour around the cathedral
• Includes views of the amazing aesthetics
• Learn about its history and cultural significance

This in-depth tour features a combination of storytelling, history and views of the amazing aesthetics to give you a great introduction to the church and its cultural significance.

You’ll learn all about the church’s original design conception, its transformation and construction while seeing examples of architectural features that demonstrate Gothic Revival architecture. Your guide will tell you all about the most important moments in the Cathedral’s past, the major events and cultural influences that shaped its architecture and artwork, and more. From its design conception in 1888 to its opening just one week before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, you’ll leave with a greater understanding of the church’s historic importance in New York City.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine facts

• Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York is the length of six blue whales and 12 stories tall.
• The cathedral was temporarily designated a New York City Landmark – a status which was later overturned. Why? Ask your tour guide.
• The Great West Doors, also known as the 'Golden Doors', are one of only four sets of doors produced by Henry Wilson.

Getting in: just show your pass when you arrive to gain entry.

For more information visit the St John Divine website.

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