St. Augustine Old Jail

Highlights / General details

Explore the sheriffs quarters where he and his wife lived adjacent to 72 prisoners. Guests can visit the male and female cells, maximum security area and see a large collection of used weapons.

Take a guided tour with our jailers. You will be CAPTIVATED with the jail, built by railroad magnate Henry Flagler, to resemble a fine hotel. Enjoy a guided tour through the sheriff's quarters where he and his family lived adjacent to 72 prisoners. Guests can visit the male and female cells, maximum-security area, the gallows which ended the lives of numerous criminals on this site, and a large collection of guns used in actual crimes!

Our deputies will share tales of justice and punishment when Florida was America's southernmost frontier. Meet the south's most feared sheriff, Joe Perry.

Inclusion

Entrance.

Exclusion

Transportation.

Hours of operation

Daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Christmas Day. Please arrive fifteen (15) minutes prior to the departure of the tour as all tours leave promptly.

Duration

30 minutes.

Location Booth Location: Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine , FL 32084. Nearest Intersection: San Marco Avenue and San Carlos.

Additional Information Museum is wheelchair accessible on lower floor only. Reservations are not required.

Participant restrictions

Children prices are 6-12 yrs. of age. Children 5 yrs. and younger are free.

Location

Booth Location: Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine , FL 32084. Nearest Intersection: San Marco Avenue and San Carlos.

Additional Information Museum is wheelchair accessible on lower floor only. Reservations are not required.

Participant restrictions Children prices are 6-12 yrs. of age. Children 5 yrs. and younger are free.

Policies Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure of the tour as all tours leave promptly. Once E-ticket has been redeemed, Ticket is non-refundable.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation