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Lincoln Assassination Tour with Petersen House Entry
Washington DC, USA
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Plunge into the gripping timeline of April 14, 1865, and investigate the conspiracy that shattered a nation. You will walk the exact streets where the plot unfolded and track John Wilkes Booth’s desperate escape route down Baptist Alley. Stand at the site of the Star Saloon where the assassin threw back his final drink, and step inside the historic Petersen House to see where President Lincoln took his last breath.
Our expert guides dismantle the myths and lay out the raw facts of America's most infamous true-crime story right where it happened.
Please note: Between May 28 and August 31, Ford's Theatre closes its interior to tour groups for repairs. During this summer window, we adapt the route to feature alternative historic sites that keep the narrative moving. Regardless of the season, your journey will always include the Petersen House, Baptist Alley, the Star Saloon, and the imposing exterior of Ford's Theatre.
Our expert guides dismantle the myths and lay out the raw facts of America's most infamous true-crime story right where it happened.
Please note: Between May 28 and August 31, Ford's Theatre closes its interior to tour groups for repairs. During this summer window, we adapt the route to feature alternative historic sites that keep the narrative moving. Regardless of the season, your journey will always include the Petersen House, Baptist Alley, the Star Saloon, and the imposing exterior of Ford's Theatre.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Petersen House THEATRE CLOSED
Theatre Closed: Ford's Theatre is closed for maintenance but the show goes on. Tour explores Booth's route, Baptist Alley, Ford's exterior.
Includes Petersen House: Explore the Portrait Gallery where Lincoln had his inaugural ball and visit the room where Lincoln died.
Theatre Closed: Ford's Theatre is closed for maintenance but the show goes on. Tour explores Booth's route, Baptist Alley, Ford's exterior.
Includes Petersen House: Explore the Portrait Gallery where Lincoln had his inaugural ball and visit the room where Lincoln died.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC
- Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot
- Ford's Theatre Closed for Entry May 28-Aug 31 2026
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW. Look for our signs out front
Return details
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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.
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Ford's TheatreExplore 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. *IMPORTANT: Ford's Theatre is closed for visitors May 28 through August 31 2026 for repairs, During this time no entry to Ford's will be possible. Tour will still visit Petersen House and Aftermaths Museum.
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Petersen Boarding HouseEnd 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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Lincoln Assassination Tour with Petersen House Entry
Washington DC, USA
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!