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Lincoln Assassination with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House Entry

Unscripted Tours
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Andrea_K
11 days ago
The tour guide was very knowledgeable about what went on behind the scenes for Abraham Lincoln‘s assassination.

The only Lincoln Tour that goes INSIDE Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House! Learn the full story of President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination on this 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 of the first US presidential assassination. 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. Travelers will be able to explore inside Ford's Theatre and Petersen House with a 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.

Departure Point

  • Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW. Look for our signs out front
Duration2 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Pennsylvania Avenue NorthwestPennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Ford's Theatre511 Tenth Street NW, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaExplore 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 assassination. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Petersen Boarding House516 10th St NW, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaEnd 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.Duration: 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • 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
Inclusions
  • Reserved Entry into Ford's Theatre (check ticket option)
  • 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 (check ticket option)
  • Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot
  • 2 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC
Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Andrea_K
The tour guide was very knowledgeable about what went on behind the scenes for Abraham Lincoln‘s assassination.
M186TXsuec
Dash Krempel was our fabulous guide! He was so knowledgeable and fun as he lead us through history. The Clara Barton house was an unexpected bonus, as she is one of my heroes in history. I would recommend this tour, especially if Dash is the guide!
Teressa_O
Unfortunately I ignored the text from “Unscripted tours” informing me that the 2:00 pm tour starts at 400 7th St NW. My tickets were from Viator. But at 2:00 me and 4 children were at Fords theatre waiting when Tony called and said the tour would be there in a bit. So we waited. And waited. At 3 pm, with the kids getting tired and hungry, we decided to get free tickets and walked through ourselves. Would have loved a guided tour; even the theatre personnel said good things about Tony and the tour.
Teresa_M
An outstanding walking tour! It was educational, insightful, and truly brought Washington, DC’s history to life. The guide’s storytelling made the experience memorable and easy to follow. This tour exceeded my expectations and is a must-do for anyone looking to explore the city in a meaningful way.
Diana_H
It was wonderful! Our tour guide, Tony, was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and courteous to everyone. He made sure all of the guests got the best experience. Going to the theater, the Petersen house and the museum was like stepping back in time. There are incredible artifacts to see. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city.

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