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Beyond the Bars: Exclusive Access Inside a Historic Prison
4.9
15 Ratings
Mansfield
Step into restricted areas of this infamous prison on an exclusive guided tour, uncovering eerie stories, hidden spaces, and the untold history behind one of America’s most notorious reformatory sites
Step into restricted areas of this infamous prison on an exclusive guided tour, uncovering eerie stories, hidden spaces, and the untold history behind one of America’s most notorious reformatory sites
Cancellation:
No refunds for canceled bookings.
Highlights
- Explore off-limits areas, including the West Attic and sub-basement, for a rare behind-the-scenes look
- Hear gripping stories of former inmates and eerie paranormal encounters from an expert guide
- Experience the most physically challenging tour of the prison, featuring stairs, tight spaces, and heights
- Visit filming locations from The Shawshank…
- Explore off-limits areas, including the West Attic and sub-basement, for a rare behind-the-scenes look
- Hear gripping stories of former inmates and eerie paranormal encounters from an expert guide
- Experience the most physically challenging tour of the prison, featuring stairs, tight spaces, and heights
- Visit filming locations from The Shawshank Redemption while uncovering real prison history
- Enjoy extra time to explore the museum with an included self-guided tour before or after your experience
What's Included
- 90-minute guided tour with exclusive access to restricted areas
- Entry to the self-guided tour experience
- 90-minute guided tour with exclusive access to restricted areas
- Entry to the self-guided tour experience
Additional Information
- This tour involves extensive stair climbing, narrow passages, and heights.
- Not suitable for children under 8; recommended for ages 13+ due to sensitive topics.
- Sturdy, comfortable shoes are highly recommended.
- Bring water if visiting in hot weather.
- Dress appropriately for the season (coats, gloves, hats in colder months).
- This tour involves extensive stair climbing, narrow passages, and heights.
- Not suitable for children under 8; recommended for ages 13+ due to sensitive topics.
- Sturdy, comfortable shoes are highly recommended.
- Bring water if visiting in hot weather.
- Dress appropriately for the season (coats, gloves, hats in colder months).
Location
100 Reformatory Rd
Reformatory Road
The Ohio State Reformatory
Cancellation Policy
All ticket sales are final, but tickets may be transferred to another date or guest.
All ticket sales are final, but tickets may be transferred to another date or guest.
Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Tyler
Apr 12, 2026
Cool experience and guide was very informative.
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Katy
Aug 23, 2025
Our tour guide was fantastic, kept things moving while also providing all the interesting facts. Afterwards he showed us a few extra things to look at and got us tarted on the self guided tour. Highly recommend!
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Richard
Apr 27, 2024
My tour guide was outstanding. I love the history and the ear phones made it so easy to hear and understand.
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Kristin
Dec 3, 2023
Excellent tour, great information, tour guide Steve was awesome
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