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DC Civil War and President Lincoln Semi-Private Walking Tour

Location Washington DC, USA
$69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Join a DC expert on a one-a-kind experience to learn the Civil War history of Washington on a semi-private (8ppl max) tour.

We begin with the lead up to the Civil War and how the US Capitol was the staging ground for its beginning. Next we see the home and office of Clara Barton. From there we walk up to the Portrait Gallery and discuss key players in the Civil War and its inception all in a building that acted as a Civil War Hospital. We finish by discussing the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. We will see the exterior of Ford's Theatre and visit the room across the street where President Lincoln took his final breath.

Highlights include:
See Civil War Monuments and Memorials
Learn about prominent Civil War figures and see President Lincoln's life masks in the National Portrait Gallery
Hear the events of the Lincoln assassination and see the room where the president passed away
DC Civil War and President Lincoln Semi-Private Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Expert Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Our storefront is near the corner of D and 7th streets NW. Look for our signs outside. Come inside to check in and relax prior to the tour
Return details
The tour concludes at the Petersen Boarding House

  • See Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office where the famous Civil War nurse helped reunite and bring closure to loved ones (pass by)
  • National Portrait Gallery
    See portraits of famous Civil War figures and the life masks of Abraham Lincoln in the building that housed Union soldiers and Lincoln's second inaugural ball
  • Petersen Boarding House
    Your guide will take you through the home where President Lincoln passed away on the morning of April 15th after his assassination across the street

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    DC Civil War and President Lincoln Semi-Private Walking Tour

    Location Washington DC, USA
    $69
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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