Movie and TV Walking Tour of Old Joliet Prison

1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA

Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Step into the setting of countless films during this Chicago movie tour of Old Joliet Prison. You’ll tour this former correctional facility with a guide ready to tell you all about the ways Hollywood used this site. You’ll get access to areas used by production crews like the yard, cell blocks, and solitary confinement areas. This tour stretches just over one mile and is wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Tour the Old Joliet Prison, the setting for films and TV shows
Learn how Hollywood influenced Illinois prison reform
Walk the 19th-century site with a dedicated guide
Receive a goodie bag after the tour

What To Expect

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Learn about Old Joliet Prison’s history as a penitentiary and a Hollywood set on our two-hour walking tour, offered May through October.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

Free parking
Expert tour guide commentary led by a Ph.D. in film and knowledgeable museum staff
Special access to buildings/areas used by Hollywood crews and casts
30-minute interactive movie/program to bring the prison's history and stories to life
Mini goodie bag!

Private transportation

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA

from 55 $