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Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House

Location Washington DC, USA
$65
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Overview

Step back into one of the most dramatic nights in American history on this 2-hour walking tour following the final day of President Abraham Lincoln. Learn about John Wilkes Booth’s movements on April 14, 1865, while standing outside the very hotel where he stayed in Room 253 and met with co-conspirators. From there, the tour follows Booth’s path along Pennsylvania Avenue toward 10th Street, retracing the route he took just hours before the assassination.

The experience continues with entry into Ford's Theatre, where President Lincoln was shot while attending a play that evening. Explore the historic site, view artifacts related to the assassination.

The tour concludes across the street at Petersen House, the boarding house where Lincoln was carried after the shooting and where he died early the next morning. The site offers a moving look at the room where the president spent his final hours, bringing a powerful close to this unforgettable journey through history.
Lincoln Assassination Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Walk along Pennsylvania Avenue, retracing Booth’s route through Washington
  • Follow the final hours of Abraham Lincoln and the actions of John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865
  • Entry to Ford's Theatre and see the site of Lincoln’s assassination
  • Visit Petersen House, where President Lincoln died the following morning
  • Stop outside the former National Hotel, where Booth stayed and met with conspirators
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Meet at the corner of 6th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW. Please plan to arrive 15minutes prior to tour start time.

  • Step back into one of the most dramatic nights in American history on this 2-hour walking tour following the final day of President Abraham Lincoln. Beginning at the former National Hotel at 6th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, guests learn about John Wilkes Booth’s movements on April 14, 1865, while standing outside the very hotel where he stayed in Room 253 and met with co-conspirators. From there, the tour follows Booth’s path along Pennsylvania Avenue toward 10th Street, retracing the route he took just hours before the assassination.
  • Ford's Theatre
    The experience continues with entry into Ford's Theatre, where President Lincoln was shot while attending a play that evening. Guests spend about an hour inside the theatre exploring the historic site, viewing artifacts related to the assassination, and seeing the presidential box while learning how Booth secretly left his horse nearby before entering the theatre.
  • Petersen Boarding House
    The tour concludes across the street at Petersen House, the boarding house where Lincoln was carried after the shooting and where he died early the next morning on April 15, 1865. A visit of about 20–30 minutes offers a moving look at the room where the president spent his final hours, bringing a powerful close to this unforgettable journey through history.
  • Pass by the National Archives (pass by)
  • Pass by the FBI Headquarters building (pass by)

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
  • Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
  • 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.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House

    Location 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?
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