Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour with Ford's Theatre and Petersen House Entry
by Unscripted Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$130Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Washington DC covers the full story of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination. The guide leads you through key locations tied to the events of April 14, 1865, including places connected to John Wilkes Booth and others involved. You start by visiting historic sites related to the assassination and Washington during the Civil War. Next, you enter Ford's Theatre with reserved tickets to see the museum exhibits and view artifacts linked to Lincoln's assassination. The guide then shows you around the theater itself, explaining the events that took place there. Finally, the tour concludes inside the Petersen House where Lincoln was taken after being shot, allowing you to see the room where he died. The tour includes reserved entry to both Ford's Theatre and Petersen House and is led by a knowledgeable guide throughout. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lincoln assassination-related historic sites
Walk through locations connected to the Lincoln assassination, including where John Wilkes Booth lived, where he got a horse, and former homes of other figures involved. Learn about Washington DC during the Civil War and Booth's whereabouts before April 14, 1865.
30 min
Museum and Theater at Ford's Theatre
Enter Ford's Theatre to tour the museum with a guide who explains the rare artifacts on display related to Lincoln's assassination. Then join a guided tour of the theater itself to understand the events of that night.
60 min
Petersen House
Visit the Petersen House where Lincoln was taken after being shot. Explore inside and see the room where he died the following day.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW. Look for our signs out front
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour with Ford's Theatre and Petersen House Entry
by Unscripted Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$130Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Washington DC covers the full story of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination. The guide leads you through key locations tied to the events of April 14, 1865, including places connected to John Wilkes Booth and others involved. You start by visiting historic sites related to the assassination and Washington during the Civil War. Next, you enter Ford's Theatre with reserved tickets to see the museum exhibits and view artifacts linked to Lincoln's assassination. The guide then shows you around the theater itself, explaining the events that took place there. Finally, the tour concludes inside the Petersen House where Lincoln was taken after being shot, allowing you to see the room where he died. The tour includes reserved entry to both Ford's Theatre and Petersen House and is led by a knowledgeable guide throughout. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lincoln assassination-related historic sites
Walk through locations connected to the Lincoln assassination, including where John Wilkes Booth lived, where he got a horse, and former homes of other figures involved. Learn about Washington DC during the Civil War and Booth's whereabouts before April 14, 1865.
30 min
Museum and Theater at Ford's Theatre
Enter Ford's Theatre to tour the museum with a guide who explains the rare artifacts on display related to Lincoln's assassination. Then join a guided tour of the theater itself to understand the events of that night.
60 min
Petersen House
Visit the Petersen House where Lincoln was taken after being shot. Explore inside and see the room where he died the following day.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW. Look for our signs out front
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.