Terror Behind the Walls has been suspended for 2020 due to COVID-19. But don’t cancel your fall visit to Eastern State Penitentiary yet! We’ve got something special in store. Experience our dark, abandoned cellblocks in a new, intimate way this fall with small-scale Night Tours.

Night Tours include:

The chance to explore the penitentiary at night, with the moon shining through skylights above
History exhibits like Al Capone's Cell and Death Row as well as experiences not available during our daytime tours
"The Voices of Eastern State" Audio Tour, narrated by actor Steve Buscemi
Our award-winning exhibits on the root causes of mass incarceration
Animated films by incarcerated artists, projected onto our 30-foot perimeter wall
A selection of our site-specific artist installations

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september

					25 $ 24	26 $ 29
27	28	29	30

october

				1	2 $ 29	3 $ 39
4 $ 24	5	6	7 $ 24	8 $ 24	9 $ 34	10 $ 44
11 $ 29	12	13 $ 24	14 $ 24	15 $ 29	16 $ 39	17 $ 44
18 $ 29	19	20 $ 24	21 $ 24	22 $ 29	23 $ 39	24 $ 44
25 $ 29	26	27 $ 29	28 $ 29	29 $ 34	30 $ 39	31 $ 44

november

1 $ 34	2	3	4	5	6 $ 29	7 $ 34
8	9	10	11	12	13 $ 29	14 $ 34

A Massive Haunted House Inside A Real Prison

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"#1 Haunted Attraction in the U.S." Forbes

Six Attractions Inside the Cellblocks

Terror Behind the Walls consists of six haunted attractions that create a seamless experience. All six attractions are included in one admission price.

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VIP Experiences

Upgrade your experience with a VIP package, such as a Quick Pass to skip the line or an After Dark VIP Tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Including where to park, when to arrive, what to expect, how to get a discount, and more.

Parking and Directions

Parking is located at The Philadelphia Zoo. A shuttle will take you to the penitentiary and back.

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