St. Augustine Old Jail Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the St. Augustine Old Jail. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Standard tickets to the St. Augustine Old Jail start at US$18. Admission for children ages 4–12 starts at US$9, while younger kids get in for free. Tickets cover a guided visit inside the cells, gallows, and warden’s quarters, or you can pass by on St. Augustine sightseeing tours for upwards of US$30.

Yes, the St. Augustine Old Jail is worth visiting, as it's one of the country's best-preserved historic jails. From its Romanesque Revival architecture to its iron cells and gallows, the jail looks much as it did when it opened in 1891. Ticketed tours—the only way to look around inside—are interactive enough to keep all ages entertained, led by costumed guides playing inmates and sheriffs from the facility's past.

Per one customer who booked the Old Jail Museum Tour in St. Augustine, "This is a must-do experience if you visit St. Augustine! Very engaging, and Patrick, our guide, shared the history of the jail in an authentic way. My kids loved it, especially when my husband was selected to be placed in the 'birdcage.' So fun!"

The Old Jail in St. Augustine was in operation from 1891 until 1953. Industrialist Henry Flagler, who financed the nearby Ponce de Leon Hotel, financed it to ensure his guests were safe. The architects who designed Alcatraz also designed this jail. It became an attraction in 1954.

Yes, you'll find a small parking lot near the St. Augustine Old Jail. The parking lot is for Old Town, which serves the shops, Oldest Store Museum, and historical society. There is more parking closer to the historic district. Trolley tours also visit the Old Jail.

Generally, yes. The Old Jail in St. Augustine is an all-ages experience, though parents should be aware that the exhibits depict the realities of the prison. You'll learn about the jail's criminals, their crimes, the physical ways they were punished, and stories about alleged hauntings.

Yes, visitors can take a guided tour of the Old Jail in St. Augustine. Costumed guides dress in period-accurate clothing to discuss the history of the prison and the inmates kept there. Paranormal and ghost tours focus on the darker history of the jail.

Yes, the St. Augustine Old Jail is a great option for a rainy day, especially in summer. This indoor museum offers hours of educational engagement. Its location near the Oldest Store Museum and St. Augustine History Museum lets you schedule multiple attraction visits while it pours.

Sort of. Only part of the St. Augustine Old Jail is wheelchair accessible. The Old Jail was renovated into an attraction in 1954 before ADA laws were in place. If you use a wheelchair, you can visit the first floor and the jail's exterior but can't access the second floor.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the St. Augustine Old Jail. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in St. Augustine:

• Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

• Oldest Store Museum

• Flagler College

• St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

• Fountain of Youth

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in St. Augustine.