Washington, DC: Guided Lincoln Assassination Tour

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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 explore key sites in Civil War-era Washington, DC.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    2.5 hour

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 back in time alongside a guide in Washington, DC as you traverse the pivotal moments that forever altered the course of the nation on that historic night of April 14, 1865, when a U.S. president fell victim to assassination for the very first time.

    Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Civil War-era Washington, DC, as you retrace the footsteps of the infamous assassin and gain insights into life during this tumultuous period, starting at Ford's Theatre. See artifacts from that bygone era, each with its own profound...  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$ 79 per person
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