What is Eastern State Penitentiary Admission?
Eastern State Penitentiary Admission is an experience in Philadelphia, the USA. It can be booked through ActivityRoam from USD 21 per person. The price was checked on 14 November 2026.
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Plan Eastern State Penitentiary Admission in Philadelphia, USA. Compare the ticket details, choose the right date and check what is included before booking.
Guide updated 15 November 2026
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Best price & key facts · checked by ActivityRoam on 14 November 2026
The best price for Eastern State Penitentiary Admission tickets is from USD 21.00 per person, checked on 14 November 2026. Eastern State Penitentiary Admission is an activity in Philadelphia, the USA. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
See the best price for your date →| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best price for Eastern State Penitentiary Admission tickets | From USD 21.00 per person | Checked by ActivityRoam on 14 November 2026 · GetYourGuide |
| Last-minute Eastern State Penitentiary Admission tickets | Book for today on ActivityRoam at the best price when time slots are still available. Same-day bookings are made less than 24 hours before the start time, so they cannot be refunded. | GetYourGuide |
| Where | Philadelphia, the USA | GetYourGuide |
| Type of activity | Activities & experiences | GetYourGuide |
| Ticket validity | 365 days | GetYourGuide |
| Cancellation | Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund | GetYourGuide |
| Meeting point and address | Please enter through the main entrance of Eastern State Penitentiary on Fairmount Avenue. | GetYourGuide |
| Language | Audio guide included: English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, French | GetYourGuide |
| Children | Child rules apply; check the ticket page | GetYourGuide |
| What to bring | Weather-appropriate clothing | GetYourGuide |
| Weather policy | This tour operates rain or shine; the building does not have climate control so please dress for the weather. | GetYourGuide |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible | GetYourGuide |
| Peak season | The north-eastern and midwestern United States is busiest for visitors in June to August and December, and quietest from January to February. | ActivityRoam estimate |
Ticket facts come from the GetYourGuide listing for this activity. Prices and conditions can change, so confirm them for your date.
Refund & cancellation
You can cancel Eastern State Penitentiary Admission up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. After that deadline the booking cannot be refunded.
| Term | What applies to Eastern State Penitentiary Admission |
|---|---|
| Cancellation deadline | 24 hours before your booked start time. The exact cut-off is shown in your confirmation |
| Refund amount | Full refund when you cancel before the deadline |
| After the deadline | No refund |
| Last-minute bookings | A ticket booked less than 24 hours before the start time is already past the deadline, so it cannot be refunded |
| How to cancel | Use the manage-booking link in your GetYourGuide confirmation email |
| Ticket validity | 365 days |
| Bad weather | This tour operates rain or shine; the building does not have climate control so please dress for the weather |
| Price match | GetYourGuide reviews price-match claims for the same activity, date and inclusions. Approved differences may be refunded or issued as a voucher |
Terms taken from the GetYourGuide listing for this activity, checked 14 November 2026. The terms shown at checkout for your chosen option are the ones that apply.
Check the refund terms for your date →Weather & busy season
The north-eastern and midwestern United States is busiest for visitors in June to August and December, and quietest from January to February. Summers are hot and humid, with July highs around 29–30°C. Winters are cold, with January highs around 4°C and possible snow.
Weather and this activity: This tour operates rain or shine; the building does not have climate control so please dress for the weather.
Typical season and climate estimated by ActivityRoam for planning. It is not measured visitor data or a forecast.
Check dates and availability →Quick answers from ActivityRoam
Eastern State Penitentiary Admission is an experience in Philadelphia, the USA. It can be booked through ActivityRoam from USD 21 per person. The price was checked on 14 November 2026.
Eastern State Penitentiary Admission takes place in Philadelphia, the USA. The exact meeting point or entrance is on your booking confirmation.
At the starting price of USD 21 per person, four tickets for Eastern State Penitentiary Admission come to about USD 84. Children’s prices are often lower, so enter every child’s age at checkout for the real total.
At the starting price of USD 21 per person, two tickets for Eastern State Penitentiary Admission come to about USD 42 before any date or option changes.
Philadelphia is quietest for visitors in January to February. Those months usually mean shorter queues at Eastern State Penitentiary Admission, and prices on quieter dates are often lower.
The best price for Eastern State Penitentiary Admission tickets on ActivityRoam is from USD 21 per person, checked on 14 November 2026. The final price depends on your date and the option you choose.
Yes. You can book Eastern State Penitentiary Admission tickets on the day at the best price on ActivityRoam, from USD 21 per person, as long as time slots are still available for today. Popular times sell out, so check today’s availability before you travel.
You can book last-minute Eastern State Penitentiary Admission tickets today on ActivityRoam at the best price we have checked, from USD 21 per person. Choose today’s date on the ticket page to see the remaining time slots. Same-day bookings are made less than 24 hours before the start time, so they cannot be refunded.
You can cancel Eastern State Penitentiary Admission tickets up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. After that deadline, and for last-minute bookings made inside it, the ticket cannot be refunded.
Children can take part in Eastern State Penitentiary Admission, but its GetYourGuide listing sets rules for children. Check them on the ticket page before booking, and keep children with an adult throughout.
Please enter through the main entrance of Eastern State Penitentiary on Fairmount Avenue.
Summers are hot and humid, with July highs around 29–30°C. Winters are cold, with January highs around 4°C and possible snow. This tour operates rain or shine; the building does not have climate control so please dress for the weather.
The north-eastern and midwestern United States is busiest for visitors in June to August and December, and quietest from January to February. Book Eastern State Penitentiary Admission early for those months.
Eastern State Penitentiary Admission is offered with this guide option: Audio guide included: English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, French.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing.
Yes, Eastern State Penitentiary Admission is listed as wheelchair accessible.
Answers written by the ActivityRoam editorial team from the GetYourGuide listing for this activity. Facts and starting prices checked 14 November 2026. Every ticket link on this page is an affiliate link.
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Meeting point / entrance: Please enter through the main entrance of Eastern State Penitentiary on Fairmount Avenue.
Arrival details checked 2026-11-14.
Find the attraction area on the map →Ticket prices
| Buying option | Ticket price | Before you choose |
|---|---|---|
| Linked online activity | USD 21.00 per person · checked 14 November 2026 | Check the date, participant ages and included extras. A starting price is not your party total. |
| Onsite or gate purchase | See the venue’s box-office price | Check whether walk-up sales are offered. A timed tour or departure can require advance booking. |
| Resident or local offer | See resident eligibility and local concessions | Use a local concession only if you qualify and can show the required identification. |
| Children, families & groups | Enter every participant and age | Compare per-person and per-group totals. A group rate is not automatically the lowest public price. |
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Ticket prices & participant rules
Starting price checked 14 November 2026. Select your date and party for a final total.
| Ticket or participant | Price | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| This activity | From USD 21.00 per person | Start time, location, participant rules and inclusions |
| Children & infants | Enter each child’s age | Minimum age, age bands and proof-of-age requirements |
| Family or private group | Check the complete party total | Per-person or per-group pricing, maximum capacity and included extras |
| Residents, students & other concessions | Only when offered | Eligibility, identity documents and valid dates |
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Family savings
Not recommended for children under the age of 7 as the building is in a state of semi-ruin and can pose safety hazards to unattended children Children under 7 years
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Book Tickets Now →What to wear
This tour operates rain or shine; the building does not have climate control so please dress for the weather
What to bring
Bring Weather-appropriate clothing.
Facilities & access
Wheelchair accessible
Participant restrictions: Children under 7 years.
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Best price for your Eastern State Penitentiary Admission ticket
GetYourGuide, the booking provider for Eastern State Penitentiary Admission, offers price matching for qualifying public offers. The lower-priced Eastern State Penitentiary Admission ticket must still be bookable with the same supplier, date, city, party and inclusions. Member-only, corporate, group and other non-public promotions are excluded. Submit evidence to GetYourGuide; approved differences may be refunded or issued as a voucher.
GetYourGuide reviews each Eastern State Penitentiary Admission claim against its price-match conditions. The best price ActivityRoam has checked for Eastern State Penitentiary Admission tickets is from USD 21 per person, on 14 November 2026.
Read the price-match and payment terms for Eastern State Penitentiary Admission tickets →Policy checked 14 November 2026. The cancellation terms for Eastern State Penitentiary Admission still apply: cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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