
Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience
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Based on 26 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience worth booking?
Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience is a 2.5-hour experience in St Augustine, United States, from $106 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 26 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (26)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $106 per person
Prepare yourself for a night you’ll never forget at The Old Jail After Dark. The 2 hour and 30-minute paranormal experience allows you to participate in an actual paranormal investigation of St. Augustine’s most haunted
What you get
About this experience
Prepare yourself for a night you’ll never forget at The Old Jail After Dark. The 2 hour and 30-minute paranormal experience allows you to participate in an actual paranormal investigation of St. Augustine’s most haunted building, the Old Jail. Before your investigation begins, the experienced guides will share their investigative techniques to prepare you for any strange and peculiar phenomena that you may encounter. You will be provided with and trained to use an array of traditional and state-of-the-art ghost hunting equipment or feel free to bring your own. A cell phone can be a very helpful tool during a paranormal ghost hunt. Immediately following the conclusion of your investigation, the experts will help you to rule out any logical explanations from your findings and to help you understand any paranormal or psychic phenomena that you may have just experienced. You, the investigator, will then be left to decide whether or not you believe the Old Jail is truly haunted!
What's included
Included
- Get hands-on with the latest ghost hunting equipment
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Old Jail Museum
You will participate in an Actual Paranormal Investigation with Expert Guides
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
St Augustine
Located at the Old Jail St. Augustine
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Located at the Old Jail St. Augustine
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Historic Tours Of America
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for children and you must be at least 13 yrs. to attend.
- Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed
- For wheelchairs and scooters, the second floor of the Old Jail is not accessible. The 2nd floor is accessed by a staircase that we consider “moderately strenuous”.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 25 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
25 verified traveler reviews for Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An Unforgettable Night of Paranormal Activity
I highly recommend this experience! My mom and I had an amazing time and thought it was absolutely worth the money. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and did a wonderful job sharing the history of the jail while explaining how the investigation would work. They provided all of the equipment we needed and gave us plenty of time to conduct our own investigation, which made the experience feel very interactive and personal. We experienced some activity that I still can’t explain. While standing inside one of the jail cells, I felt what seemed like a poke on my bottom. Upstairs, there seemed to be quite a bit of activity, and at one point, I distinctly felt something touch my ankle. Whether you believe in the paranormal or are simply curious to experience something different, it definitely made for an unforgettable night! I truly enjoyed the entire experience and would absolutely do it again. If I’m ever back in the area, this will definitely be on my list of things to do again. Highly recommend!
via Viator
Me and my daughter...
Me and my daughter enjoyed ourselves. I will review our digital recording to see if I have any EVPs.
via Viator
This tour is obsuletely...
This tour is obsuletely amazing. Got a few cool photos and a few EVP'S. Just within a few minutes a shadow person appeared behind the tour guide. Would 100 percent recommend this place while visiting.
via Viator
Exceptional!!
It was a phenomenal experience!! Our guide, Fran, was exceptional. He was very educated in the History of the Old Jail, and there was a lot of paranormal activity. The amount of time we received during the tour was well worth the price of the ticket. I can't wait to go back and do it again!!
via Tripadvisor
Old jail after dark
I had my ankle grab in the bedroom on the 2nd floor that stopped me from being able to take the step . Checked the area around me and there was nothing in the area that would have kept me from being able to walk. It felt like a hand grab my ankle.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for St Augustine.
How much does Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience cost?
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Prices start at $106 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in St Augustine usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in St Augustine is not rushed.
Is Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 26 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in St Augustine, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in St Augustine can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in St Augustine and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central St Augustine within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in St Augustine?
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St Augustine is walkable history: Castillo de San Marcos, Spanish quarter walking tours, trolley loops, lighthouse climbs and some of the best-attended ghost tours in the country. Guide storytelling quality is the main variable. On Outty we rank every St Augustine experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting and Tiny Art Gallery, St. Augustine's Wine, Cocktail and Food Experience, Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure of St. Augustine. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit St Augustine?
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February to May and September to November. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in St Augustine?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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