Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Admission to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is free, though a small donation is appreciated. There are plenty of fun tours you can take that will get you a deeper dive into the cathedral and Savannah at large—think walking, biking, trolley tours, and more—starting at around US$35.

Visiting hours for the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are 9am–11:30am and 1pm–4:30pm Monday through Saturday; on Sundays, hours are 1pm–4:30pm. If you want a guided tour, come Monday–Friday. Lastly, keep in mind that the church is sometimes closed for funerals, weddings, and private events.

The inside of the Cathedral is fabulously ornate. Notable features include the 9,000-pound (4,000-kilogram) main altar, carved from premium Carrara marble in Italy; 81 stained-glass windows from Austria; a collection of murals inspired by American Renaissance art; and a massive pipe organ with 2,300 pipes.

Yes, guided tours are available at the cathedral, but they depend on the docents' schedule. Your best bet is to visit during the week, Monday through Friday, when more guides are available. They’re not impossible on the weekend, but your odds are better during the week, as that’s when more guides typically volunteer.

The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is built in the French-Gothic style, aka high Victorian Gothic style, with pointed arches and ornate details that make a gorgeous addition to the Savannah “skyline.” Finished in 1873, it has been an active Roman Catholic church for the past 150-plus years.