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St. Augustine Old Jail Museum Tour

From$19.16
30 min
St. Augustine, USA

About this activity

Discover the history of St. Augustine's justice system on a guided tour of the Old Jail Museum, including maximum security cells and tales of infamous criminals.

Highlights

  • Explore historic maximum security cells
  • Hear tales of infamous criminals
  • Learn about executions in the gallows
  • See the warden's family living quarters
  • Discover the history of St. Augustine's justice system

Full description

Step back in time and uncover the intriguing history of St. Augustine's Old Jail Museum. This engaging guided tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the city's most notorious criminals. Explore the maximum security cells where prisoners were once held, and hear captivating stories of their lives and misdeeds. Learn about the methods of execution in the gallows and see where the warden and his family lived just footsteps away from the inmates. This tour provides a unique perspective on the justice system of the nation's oldest city, making it a must-visit attraction for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of the Old Jail Museum
  • Visit to maximum security cells
  • Historical accounts of infamous criminals
  • Food and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is conducted in English; consider this if you require a different language.
  • The museum is wheelchair accessible; please inform the staff in advance for assistance.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking through the museum.
  • Bring a camera to capture the historic architecture and exhibits.
  • Parking is available on-site; arrive early to secure a spot.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Children 5 yrs. and younger are free
  • Free parking available
  • Reservations are not accepted; tours operate on a first come, first serve basis on the day of
  • Museum is wheelchair accessible on lower floor only.

Traveler reviews

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A definite must-see

The Old Jail Museum Tour was very interesting. Our guide, Rod, was AWESOME! It was great to see a bit of history of our new home town!

lgdiaz68Oct 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Laughing while learning

Our tour guide Lizzie (don't call me Borden) was outstanding. She did a great job of mixing a very serious subject with lots of humor. I learned while I laughed and would gladly take the tour again with her as the guide. From the start, she got the tour members attention by making them stand in the lines painted on the bricks as she collected the tickets (No thinking outside the box). Lizzie continued throughout the tour sharing information in a humorous way that made it easy to take it in. Highly recommend this tour.

potshotpandaOct 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Jail Tour with a Twist

This was our second time doing the Jail tour we.had Louie as our tour guide and he was funny. Great story teller.. Recommend the tour if you have never done it before as it’s definitely worth the money.

ShellfloridaOct 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Going to jail

So much fun..our jailer was a hoot..so knowledgeable..highly recommend

D3358WVlindagOct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Louie

Louie was amazing. He interacted well with all of us. Told us a lot of great things about th history.

bigj330Sep 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Children 5 yrs. and younger are free Free parking available Reservations are not accepted; tours operate on a first come, first serve basis on the day of Museum is wheelchair accessible on lower floor only.
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