Eastern State Penitentiary

Free Entry with The Sightseeing Pass

Normal Entry Price: Adult $19.00 - Child $15.00

Eastern State Penitentiary with The Sightseeing Pass

    • Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world
    • Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world's first true "penitentiary"
    • A prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners

What You Get

  • The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the Eastern State Penitentiary your pass is valid for a daytime tour.

    Passholders are able to upgrade to a Night Tour: Summer Twilight, Surcharge of $5 per person at the box office applies.

How To Redeem

No need to book in advance.

Present your Sightseeing Pass at the ticket desk at the Eastern State Penitentiary.

Hours

  • Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Last entry at 4:00pm.
    Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Getting There

Eastern State Penitentiary

2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia Pa 19130 (22nd St and Fairmount Ave)

Telephone: 215-236-5111

  • Closest Bus Stop
  • 22nd St & Fairmount Av
    • Hop-on Hop-off Tour Stops
    • Tour - Stop 10 (Eastern State Penitentiary)
    • Tour - Stop 11 (Special Events - The Perelman Building)

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Eastern State Penitentiary

Free Entry with The Sightseeing Pass

Normal Entry Price: Adult $19.00 - Child $15.00

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