Grace Cathedral Guided Tour: Experience the Wonder
ID: GYG629732-1171956
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Enjoy Grace Cathedral's stunning architecture, art, and rich history on a guided Highlights Tour. Discover the majesty of San Francisco's Gothic masterpiece, where faith, art, and history come alive.
Experience the wonder of San Francisco's Gothic masterpiece on a guided Highlights Tour. Discover stunning stained glass, iconic art, and historic landmarks like the Ghiberti doors and Interfaith AIDS Chapel. Learn about Grace Cathedral's rich history, social justice initiatives, and San Francisco's fascinating past, including the 1906 fire and the founding of the United Nations. Finish your visit with a peaceful walk through one of our two labyrinths. Our expert docents will bring the beauty and significance of this majestic cathedral to life for you!
• Join a trained docent as they bring this stunning Episcopal cathedral to life with interesting stories and historical tidbits.
• Experience light and reflections from 7290 square feet of stained glass by five studios, including Boston's Connick Studios & France's Gabriel Loire.
• Within the striking Gothic architecture structure, discover amazing artworks by Keith Haring, David LaChapelle, Ansel Adams, and more!
Highlights
- Uncover fascinating stories & history in this stunning Episcopal cathedral!
- Marvel in illuminated beauty–exquisite stained glass from world-renowned studios
- Admire artwork by Haring, LaChapelle and Ghiberti within a striking Gothic space
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The one-hour tour is accessible.
Children 11 and under may attend for free but must have a ticket and be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to tour time.
Go to the cathedral entrance at the top of the great stairs. For elevator access, enter at the street-level door at 1051 Taylor St. Please check in at the welcome desk on Floor 1.
INCLUDED
- One-hour guided tour on the main floor of the cathedral for up to 15 people.
- Sound amplification devices are available if requested.
- Photography is allowed, but no flash, please.
- You can stay in the cathedral and explore the space and labyrinth after the tour.
NOT INCLUDED
- This tour does not include access to the South Tower.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
