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Assassinations Capital: Presidential Crime Scenes Walking Tour

East Capitol St NE & First St NE, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

This tour is recommended for ages 14+. Some of the most notorious crime scenes in DC are hidden in plain sight. Strolling from the Capitol to the White House, you'll see the locations of four presidential assassination attempts (and talk about some of the attempts outside of DC). Your guide will share the motives, the manhunts, and crazy coincidences that might have changed history forever.

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What To Expect

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U.S. Capitol



Hear the story of the first ever presidential assassination attempt, right on the Capitol steps.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Mall



We’ll walk part of the National Mall to talk about the assassination of James Garfield, which took place in the heart of DC!

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ford’s Theatre



See the exterior of the theater where John Wilkes Booth reshaped the nation’s history.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Blair House



The “President’s Guest House” has a dark history – as we visit the outside, find out out why it became a shocking crime scene in 1950!

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • A guided walking tour with a presidential history expert (and former comedian)
  • Private transportation

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

East Capitol St NE & First St NE, Washington, DC 20004, USA
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