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Lincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House

Lincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House

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.

City: Washington DC

Sun 19 Oct

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Starting at $79.00

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Sun 19 Oct

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Reserved Entry into Ford's Theatre, the site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination

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

Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot

2.5 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Ford's Theatre

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.

Petersen Boarding House

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (183)

Jessica_F

Mar 2025

We had such a great time and this was our 10yr old son's favorite tour in DC! We learned so much and had so much fun!

Davis_A

Mar 2025

Jim was a fantastic guide and historian! Freely and confidently answered every question. Very good natured and fun! This was the highlight tour in DC, and we took 5!

Susan_H

Mar 2025

Jim was excellent. He is so knowledgeable that you feel like he was alive in 1865! We covered lots of territory and learned a lot! We had a beautiful day to walk.