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St. Augustine Old Jail: Guided Tour

Tour the maximum security prison that was home to prisoners for over 60 years

★ 5.0 · 4 ratings30 min
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Three people stand inside a rustic kitchen, conversing near a vintage red coffee grinder and hanging pots.
A man holding handcuffs stands by a prison cell, talking to a group of smiling people inside and outside the cell.
Dimly lit prison cell with metal bunk beds, a wooden table, benches, and barred doors. Floor shows wear and tear.
A person dressed as a prisoner points out the "Old St. Augustine Gallows" sign to a group of six people in a historical outdoor setting.
Four adults and a child standing inside a large black jail cell, while two other children stand outside holding keys.
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Duration30 min
LocationSaint Augustine
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible
Languages1 tour language

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The experience

Tour the maximum security prison that was home to prisoners for over 60 years

The Old Jail in St. Augustine still has a harrowing air about it, which is to be expected, seeing as it hasn't really changed much in a whole century! Join your guide in full costume for a tour into the dark past of prison life, where the wronged and falsely accused were made to suffer for over 60 years.

What’s included

  • Admission to the Old Jail
  • English-speaking guided tour with professional actors/storytellers

Where to go

Old Town Trolley Tours Booth

167 San Marco Ave

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: America/New_York

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Guided tours start every 15-30 minutes. First tour at 09:00, last tour at 16:30

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure

Before purchase

Kids under 6 get in free

Veterans get in free on Veterans Day

Good to know

Last tour is at 15:00 on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and at 17:30 between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

How to use

Show your smartphone ticket at Old Town Trolley Tours ticket booth

After the tour you must vacate the jail

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