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- SubwayR, W to Prince St, 3 min
- Address266 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
If you’re into the macabre then touring the Catacombs by Candlelight could be right up your alley. Under the Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral are the only Catholic catacombs in New York City, and you can visit them. Although not technically an interactive NYC museum, the catacombs are immersive enough to warrant a spot on this list. The tour lasts 80 minutes and begins in the basilica’s graveyard.
To enter the catacombs you have to do so through the inside of the church, which you might recognize from the baptism scene in The Godfather (1972). From there you go underground, to the 200 year old catacombs. I won’t ruin the tour, all I’ll say is that it’s quite memorable. If you’re looking for a unique immersive experience in New York City the Catacombs by Candlelight tour should be at the top of your list.