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General Interest Group Tours

Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world. Today, Eastern State is a modern ruin and museum that interprets the legacy of American criminal justice reform. 

Groups of all ages enjoy tours of Eastern State Penitentiary; however, we do not recommend Eastern State for children under the age of seven (7). Book your group tour today!

Self-Guided Tour Options

  • Daytime - Self-Guided Audio Tour - When your group arrives, you'll each get an mp3 player and headphones that will guide you through the penitentiary.
    • Available Wednesday - Monday, 10:15 am – 3:45 pm. The penitentiary is closed to visitors on Tuesdays.
    • Discounted rates for groups of 15+
    • $13 - adults, $12 - seniors, $10 - students. One complimentary pass per 15 paying visitors.
       

Guide-Led Tour Options

  • Guide-led Group Tours – Available Wednesday - Monday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.  The penitentiary is closed to visitors on Tuesdays. Unless otherwise specified, rates for groups of 15+ are $13 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students. One complimentary pass per 15 paying visitors. Groups of less than 15 can reserve a private, guide-led tour for a flat fee of $180.
     
    • Guide-led Tour and Discussion - This general interest tour highlights Eastern State’s 142-year history, revolutionary and influential architecture, and stories of people who lived and worked in the building while setting the stage for conversations about criminal justice reform today. Led by one of our educators. Available to groups of 15 to 150. 1 hour.
       
    • Guide-led Quick-Glance Tour - This 30-minute highlights tour is perfect for groups primarily coming to Eastern State to sketch or photograph the building, or for groups with limited time. Following your tour, the group is welcome to remain on site after their tour at no additional charge to photograph, sketch, or view the artist installations and history exhibits until the site closes at 5 pm. Available to groups of 15 to 150. 30 minutes.
       

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