Winter Adventure Tours
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(December through March 14)
An hour-long tour of the beautiful, winter cellblocks with an expert tour guide!
Each small group (limited to 25 people) will be paired with an expert Eastern State tour guide. The tours consist of a one-hour guided walk through the empty penitentiary complex. There are even photographs of the inmates' Christmas celebrations on view.
The tour route may change to accommodate the weather, but will generally include the cellblocks, center surveillance hub, Al Capone's Cell and the newly restored Alfred W. Fleisher Memorial Synagogue.
Visitors must stay with the tour guide at all times. The historic site's art installations, audio tour, and history exhibits are not available during Winter Adventure Tours. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekends. Tickets can be reserved online, by phone: (215) 236-3300, or purchased at the door, subject to availability.
Eastern State Penitentiary is beautiful in the stark, cold months of winter. But as striking as the unheated building is, it's also very cold. We recommend dressing for the weather, minus ten degrees. Bundle up!
| Visitor Center Hours: |
Every day, 10 am to 5 pm, Free to the public. |
| Guided Tour Times: |
Weekdays: 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
Saturdays & Sundays: Every half hour, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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| Guided Tour Prices: |
Adults: $12, Seniors: $10, Students & Kids (7-12): $8 |
| Guided Tour Length: |
1 hour |
| Heating: |
The small ticketing office and center surveillance
hub (mid-point of the tours) are heated to about 60
degrees, and the rest of the property remains totally
unheated.
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| Dress: |
We recommend dressing for the weather, minus ten degrees. Bundle up! |
| Tickets/Reservations: |
Reservations are strongly recommended for weekend tours. Tickets can be reserved online, by phone: (215) 236-3300, Or purchased at the door, subject to availability. |
| Photography: |
Photography is allowed (tripods may not be used during the tour), as long as it does not distract or delay the group. Please see our Photography Page for additional information. |
| Group Tours: |
We recommend groups schedule between April 1 and November 30, but private tours can be scheduled during the winter months. Call (215) 236-5111 x10 |
| Lunch Packages: |
Several wonderful Fairmount restaurants, all just steps from ESP, offer special Winter Tour Lunch packages that include your Winter Adventure Tour ticket. Simply make your reservations by contacting the restaurant directly.
(215) 232-9000
(215)978-4545
(215)763-2228
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