Lincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House

400 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Learn the full story of President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination on this 2.5-Hour 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 a US president was assassinated for the first time. 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. Travelers will be able to explore inside the infamous Fords Theatre and Petersen House with 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. Then, tour downtown Washington DC and see the locations where historic homes and business from the era once stood, and some still do.

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What To Expect

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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 assignation.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit the home of the first woman executed by the federal government for her role in the plot that led to the assassination of President Lincoln.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

2.5 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC
Reserved Entry into Ford's Theatre, the site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot
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

Gratuities

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

400 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

from 79 $