DC: Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre Entry

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Uncover the untold story of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination on a guided tour. Trace the footsteps of history's most notorious assassin and upgrade your tour for entry to Ford's Theatre.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    120 minute

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Travel back to April 14, 1865 and behold the pivotal moment that changed history
    • Visit the home of Mary Surratt, central to the Lincoln assassination conspiracy
    • Explore where history unfolded at Ford's Theatre, encountering rare artifacts
    • Follow John Wilkes Booth's footsteps and see where he secured his escape horse
    • Conclude your tour at the Petersen House, where President Lincoln passed away
  • Full description
    Step into the chaos and conspiracy of Civil War Washington. On the night of April 14, 1865, a single gunshot changed American history forever. On this immersive guided tour, you won’t just learn about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln—you will retrace the events as they unfolded in real-time.

    Your journey begins at the epicenter of the tragedy: Ford’s Theatre. Here, you will uncover the details of the plot and see rare artifacts from that fateful night. You will then cross the street to the Petersen House, the boarding house where a president drew his final breath, an intimate space that remains frozen in...  more
  • Includes
    • Tour guide
      Entry ticket to Ford's Theater
      Entry ticket to the Petersen Boarding House
      Entry to the Surratt Boarding House
  • Exclude
    • Tips
From US$ 69 per person
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