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:

Cathedral History & Highlights Walk through the bustling nave and the serene chapels to learn about the history of this great sacred space, from 1892 when construction began, to the present. Hear about the many social, art and education programs of the Cathedral and see amazing stonework and stained glass. Cathedral Architecture Investigate the structure of Romanesque and gothic cathedrals, the function of flying buttresses, and explore why many cathedrals took hundreds of years to build. Cathedral Architecture: The Vertical Tour Climb the spiral staircases 124-ft. to the top of the Cathedral. See the windows close up and walk on a flying buttress. An exhilarating way to experience the form and function of the Cathedral. Urban Oasis Gardens and cloisters offer an enclosed place of protection from the life outside. Explore the beauty and symbolism found in the Cathedral and its gardens while contemplating the unique ecology of urban environments. Neighborhood & Community Explore how the Cathedral reflects the diversity of its neighborhood and how it serves the community through its many social outreach, arts, education, and environmental programs. Click here to learn more about Cathedral Community Cares.

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.

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
$6 per person

Vertical Tours
$16 per person.

Visiting Choirs
$200 for a 1/2 hour a cappella sing - Use of the piano is an additional $50.

Visiting Orchestras
Call 212 932-7347 for pricing information.

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