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


The health and safety of our staff and visitors remains our top priority, and we will meet or exceed all guidelines issued by the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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

Night Tours: Summer Twilight will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from May 25 through September 3 PLUS Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) and Labor Day (Monday, September 4). ">

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.

    Night Tours: Summer Twilight will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from May 25 through September 3 PLUS Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) and Labor Day (Monday, September 4).

How To Redeem

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.
    Thanksgiving Day: Closed
    Christmas Eve: Closed
    Christmas Day: Closed
    New Year's Day: Closed

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

Eastern State Penitentiary

Free Entry with The Sightseeing Pass

Normal Entry Price: Adult $19.00 - Child $15.00