Old St. Johns County Jail
Old Jail
A red-brick Victorian jail built in 1891, where actors playing guards take you through the cells, the gallows, and stories from prison life.
The jail was designed to look like a Victorian house, reportedly so as not to spoil the view of the luxury hotels nearby, and it remained in use until 1953. The visit is an immersive guided tour of about 30 minutes, with actors playing the warden and prisoners who recount daily life in the jail and its famous inmates. It is one of the starting points for the old town sightseeing train, and tickets can be bought in combination.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
- Mission Nombre de Dios
- St. George Street
- Oldest Wooden School House
- St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
- Castillo de San Marcos
- Memorial Presbyterian Church
- Flagler College (Hotel Ponce de Leon)