St. Augustine Old Jail Tours and Tickets

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.