Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford’s Theatre and Petersen House

  • Washington DC
  • Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
  • Language: en

Overview

Learn the full story of President Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination on this 2.5-Hour Guided Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour in Washington DC. Join an expert guide as you explore the events that changed the history of a nation on the night a US president was assassinated for the first time. Follow in the footsteps of the most famous assassin in history on the day of April 14, 1865, while learning about life in Washington, DC during the Civil War.

Tour downtown Washington DC and see the locations where historic homes and business from the era once stood, and some still do. Travelers will be able to explore inside the infamous Fords Theatre and Petersen House with Reserved Entry and Guided Tour. Explore Ford’s Theatre, the location of President Lincoln’s Assassination and see artifacts from the era while learning of their history and significance. Visit the actual room where Lincoln died in the Petersen House.

What To Expect

1

Follow the footsteps of those involved in the Lincoln assassination, from conspirators to victims, while learning about Washington, DC in the Civil War Era. See key sites including where John Wilkes Booth lived, where he procured a horse, and the location of the former homes of several characters involved. Learn where Booth was prior to the events of April 14th, 1865.

2

Explore the Museum at Ford's Theatre with a personal guide and learn the stories of the rare artifacts on display relating to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Then take a guided tour of the actual theater while learning more about the events around Lincoln's assignation.

3

End your tour at the house President Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot at the theater, with entry to explore inside and see the room where he died the following day.

What's Included

Inclusions
  • Reserved Entry into Ford's Theatre, the site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination
  • Explore the Museum at Ford's Theatre with a guide and hear stories of the rare artifacts on display
  • Guided Tour of Ford's Theatre
  • Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot
  • 2.5 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC
Exclusions
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW. Look for our signs out front

End point

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

Policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation allowed in bad weather.

  • 1+ days before: 100% refundable
  • 0 to 1 days before: 0% refundable

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