Group Tours for Adult and College Students

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine is a special place of learning for people of all ages. Visitors discover the myths, mysteries and spirit of this exuberant place. The Cathedral is a symphony of stone and glass, full of art and soaring architecture...a world of wonder.

Call the Public Education & Visitor Services Department at (212) 932-7347 for more information or to make reservations for your group.

The Cathedral's Public Education Programs enrich and enliven each visit. People of all ages will experience the joy of inquiry through programs adapted to the special needs and interests of each group. The following is a list of tours appropriate for adult and college groups:

History & Highlights Discover soaring stonework and brilliant stained glass windows in the Cathedral’s bustling nave and serene chapels. Learn about the history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present, and hear about the many social, cultural, and educational programs of the Cathedral. Architecture Gaze upwards at ribs and vaults, columns and cornices, buttresses and beasts, prophets and pinnacles in this survey of how successive styles of architectural history are reflected in the stages of Cathedral construction.   Vertical Tour Climb more than 124 feet through spiral staircases to the top of the world’s largest cathedral. Get a close look at the magnificent stained glass windows and study the grand architecture of the nave while standing on a buttress. The tour culminates on the roof with a wonderful view of the Morningside Heights area of Manhattan. Arts Explore the magnificent collection of art at the Cathedral, which includes glorious stained glass windows, tapestries, paintings and stonework, as well as a triptych by Keith Haring and a Peace Fountain by Greg Wyatt. Stained Glass Experience the radiant stained glass windows of the Cathedral including the magnificent rose window, the largest in the United States. Learn about the history, creation, and meaning of stained glass through the ages, and discover the fascinating historical and contemporary themes unique to the Cathedral’s stunning windows. Customized Tours The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is dedicated to providing dynamic tours and programs suited to the needs and interests of each group. To customize a tour with a particular focus, please contact the Public Education Department. Themed tours may included: Gardens and Grounds, Cathedral and Community, the Middle Ages, and Organ Demonstrations.

Performance Opportunities Visiting Choirs and orchestras are welcome to perform in this architectural symphony of stone and glass. Performances are held inside the Cathedral and resound amid its magnificent architecture.

Arrangements and Prices for Adult & College Group Tours

Guided visits are available for groups of 10 or more, Tuesday - Saturday at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00. Each program is an hour long, unless otherwise noted. Many programs can be combined for a longer visit. To arrange a program, call the Public Education & Visitor Services Department at (212) 932-7347.

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The Cathedral provides free bus parking on Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street.

Your driver and group leader are may participate in all guided programs for free.

A $60 non-refundable deposit is required for each group of 25 people.

Adult/College Guided Tours
$10 per adult, $8 per student/senior

Vertical Tours
$16 per person, $14 per college student/senior.

Visiting Choirs
$250 for a 1/2 hour a cappella sing - Use of the piano is an additional $50.

Visiting Orchestras

$1,200 for 1-hour instrumental performance (40-person limit).
Call 212 932-7347 for pricing information.

ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE A RESERVATION AND A DEPOSIT.
For more Information & Reservations Call (212) 932-7347.