Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre and Petersen House

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Cindi_H
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Dash was an absolutely amazing walking history teacher! We would do it again in a minute! He was funny, interesting, and gave us insights that we had never heard of. My 11-year-old grandson said it was his favorite experience during his first time in DC.

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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Cindi_H
Dash was an absolutely amazing walking history teacher! We would do it again in a minute! He was funny, interesting, and gave us insights that we had never heard of. My 11-year-old grandson said it was his favorite experience during his first time in DC.
Mary_S
Tour guide was informative, knowledgeable, and professional. Nice walk. Loved that the entry to the theater and Peterson house was part of the tour and they handled the entry. Excellent tour guide.
Robyn_L
Christian was our guide, and she was amazing. We walked in the area as she pointed out various buildings that were present during Abraham Lincoln‘s time in DC. She not only knew the historical facts, but she made it extremely interesting with a lot of of factual stories.
Paul_P
Very informative and interesting about the plot to first kidnap and ultimately assassinate president Lincoln.
Rhonda_S
Shane was a great guide. He provided so much great and informative information. Made the experience so memorable.

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