Lincoln Assassination with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House Entry
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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
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Pennsylvania 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 minutes
Stop At: Ford's Theatre
511 Tenth Street NW, , Washington DC, District of Columbia
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 assassination.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Petersen Boarding House
516 10th St NW, , Washington DC, District of Columbia
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.
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
- 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 Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Unscripted Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Pennsylvania 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 minutes
Stop At: Ford's Theatre
511 Tenth Street NW, , Washington DC, District of Columbia
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 assassination.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Petersen Boarding House
516 10th St NW, , Washington DC, District of Columbia
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.
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
- 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 Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Unscripted Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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