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Private Student Ghost Tour

Learn the Scary History of Jefferson City’s Infamous Prison

Are your students eager for a fun, entertaining, and scary look into Jefferson City’s past? Our private ghost tours are one of the best ways to learn about the state’s interesting history while holding students’ attention with frightening and fascinating facts about the Missouri State Penitentiary.

Student tours include age-appropriate content, with abbreviated versions (one hour) available. Groups must include a minimum of 25 people and be reserved in advance.

The minimum age allowed on the 1-hour tour is 12 years of age.

In accordance with the rules of the State of Missouri, all persons under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian’s signature on the liability waiver to be admitted. Students without a signed waiver will not be allowed on the tour.

Please call for pricing and to make reservations. Dates are subject to availability.

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State pen was a great visit . Our guides Jim and Dave were very knowledgeable and made it very interesting. I’m thankful the state has not removed it and put in a parking lot . So much history there, the architecture and people.

Jerry H.

5 stars

I would highly recommend this tour. I chose to do the 2 hour daily tour and our tour guide was very knowledge and passionate. He had once worked at the prison and was able to share insights and personal stories on his time employed at the prison.

Renee D.

5 stars

Went to the overnight twice. Both times were great! The second time there was about twice as many people as the first, so it wasn't quite as creepy, but still really fun. Probably going to go twice a year from now on. Really enjoy it.

Curt J.

5 stars

In our group were 6 people and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The 2 hour tour did not seem that long and Michael did a terrific job walking us through life in the Pentitenuary. We would recommend it to anyone and our hope is that this tour will continue.

Dalene R.

5 stars

I was there last Saturday for the 2 hr history tour with Mike. It was fantastic!!! Very informative and fun! He definitely knows and LOVES MSP. We stopped at several locations throughout the prison. I will come back just for this tour.

Rachel W.

5 stars

We did a 2 hour history tour. Our tour guide Kathy was amazing. She was very informative and upbeat. She even kept the attention of my 13 year old (which is hard). I highly recommend taking a tour of this historic building.

Desiree W.

5 stars

It was the last tour of the season, it was cold but interesting. The tour guide said blondes or redheads were likely to be touched. My wife a redhead was touched on the upper arm by something with nobody close to her.

James K.

5 stars

I’ve always wanted to do an haunted tourand I’m visiting family in Columbia for Thanksgiving. It was amazing, Reese was amazing, she is so knowledgeable and makes it so fun. All of the staff were great. I definitely want to come back and do the five hour haunted tour.

Edene M.

5 stars

The tour guide Reece was amazing and had great energy. Not alot of scares but it makes us want to come so we can explore for way longer. Mr. Duncan was also great about answering questions. We would 💯 do this again and plan on it.

Megan M.

5 stars

Inside the Experience

Real guest reviews from visitors who have walked the cellblocks, explored the prison’s history, and experienced its darker side firsthand.

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