St Patrick's Cathedral Tours and Tickets

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Entry to St Patrick’s Cathedral is free to the public. However, taking a tour can be a convenient way to see the cathedral and learn about its history. City tours that include the cathedral start from around US$6 for self-guided tours, US$45 for walking tours, and US$150 for full-day tours.

When visiting St Patrick’s Cathedral, most people focus on the building’s Gothic Revival architecture, but there is more to see in and around the cathedral. Statues outside commemorate important figures such as Archbishop Daniel Mannix and St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop, while inside, the Aboriginal stone inlay is a unique element that speaks to shared beliefs in the Aboriginal and Christian spiritual traditions.

Yes, St Patrick’s Cathedral is accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or those with strollers. Access ramps lead up to each entrance on either side of the building, and the most easily accessible way into the church grounds is from the corner of Cathedral Place and Gisborne Street.

Yes, as St Patrick’s Cathedral is a place of worship, visitors are expected to dress respectfully. Patrons are asked to dress with their knees and shoulders covered and to remove hats while inside the cathedral. No photography is permitted during Mass, and visitors should not disturb worshippers.

Yes, you can attend services and events at St Patrick’s Cathedral. The cathedral holds Mass twice per day, with extra services on Sundays. You can also attend Reconciliation and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on set days. Special events held during the year include concerts and services on liturgical memorials and feast days.