We will start our tour at 12 pmm in midtown Manhattan, 8th Avenue between 33rd and 34th Street on the East side of 8th Avenue, across the street from 5 Penn Plaza (Google Street address is 460 8^th Ave. New York, NY10119. It is written 470 on the building) (Old Duane Reade building, we are not sure what it will be in 2024) DON'T BE LATE! Please come 15 minutes early to sign in.

You will be greeted by your tour guide for the day and afterwards you will sign our liability waiver.

When the building was built it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever constructed of its kind, quickly becoming a model for more than 300 prisons worldwide. The prison once held many of America’s most notorious criminals. 

Chicago's most famous mob boss, Al Capone, spent eight months at Eastern State in 1929-1930. He was arrested for carrying a concealed, deadly weapon; this was Capone's first prison sentence. 

After 142 years of consecutive use (1829 - 1971), Eastern State Penitentiary was completely abandoned in 1971, and is now a U.S National Historic Landmark.

At the prison you will enjoy “The Voices of Eastern State" Audio Tour. This is narrated by actor Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire, Fargo, Armageddon and Ghost World) and mixed with voices of former wardens, guards and inmates, creating an intimate walking tour of the cellblocks and yards.

In some of the cells, you will also experience a critically acclaimed series of artist installations.

We will eat lunch at a local restaurant

Terror Behind the Walls

After dark we will drive back to the Eastern State Penitentiary, which host “Terror Behind the Walls”. Imagine yourself being inside in the dark abandoned real life haunted prison with massive castle-like walls, walking through the decrepit corridors and cell blocks. No wonder why many people consider this the nation’s premier haunted attraction, head and shoulders above hayrides and other haunted houses.

Prepare to visit a real haunted building.

Throughout the years, both officers and inmates have reported mysterious visions and eerie experiences in the ancient prison. With the growing interest in paranormal investigations, Eastern State Penitentiary may be the most extensive studied building in the United States for paranormal investigations.

 

 

Eastern State Penitentiary has been featured on SyFy’s Ghost Hunters; the Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures, Paranormal Challenge, Most Haunted Live; Fox Television’s World’s Scariest Places; TLC’s America’s Ghost Hunters, and MTV’s FEAR.

For a preview to get a better idea of what to expect Click Here.

We will drive back to NYC. Arrival back at approximately 11pm.

Hines Tours reserves the right to alter the itinerary, plans and arrangements for the tour, if in the judgment of Hines Tours it becomes advisable to do so.

WARNING: Terror Behind the Walls is a high-startle, high-intensity event featuring strobe lights, fog machines, loud noises, and electrical effects that can affect pacemakers, other implanted medical devices, and those prone to seizures. Visitors who are pregnant or who have certain health conditions should consult their physician before attending the event.

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR ON THE TOUR:

TOUR CONFIRMATION: Either on your phone or printed out.

ID: Please bring a valid government issued identification. (Adults only)

CLOTHES: according to the weather. You will mostly be inside, but you will spend some time outside as well.

FOOTWEAR: Good walking shoes/sneakers. You are NOT allowed to wear Sandals, flip-flops, open-toed shoes or high heels.

WATER: In a plastic bottle.

CAMERA: With extra film/memory highly recommended. Flash photography is not allowed inside the haunted houses.

CASH: Although our tour is classified as an "all inclusive". It is advisable to bring some cash for souvenirs, and gratuities for the guide which is left to your discretion.

AN OPEN MIND: Although this is a recreational/leisure tour, you will learn some history as well.