Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre and Petersen House

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Learn the full story of President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination on this 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 of the first US presidential assassination. 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.

Tour downtown Washington DC and see the locations where historic homes and business from the era once stood. Travelers will be able to explore inside Ford's Theatre and Petersen House with a 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.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Reserved Entry into Ford's Theatre (check ticket option)

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 (check ticket option)

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

Gratuities

What To Expect

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 Not Applicable

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 assassination.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Lincoln Assassination Tour

Includes Ford's Theatre

NO THEATRE. DC Civil War tour

Civil War: This option covers the DC of the Civil War in greater depth rather than just the Lincoln Assassination
Portrait Gallery: Head inside the National Portrait Gallery with your guide to discuss notable figures in a historic space
No Theatre: This tour does not go into Ford's Theatre and can run when it is closed for a performance

Reviews

4.88

422 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

388

Great experience
Rhonda S,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Shane was a great guide. He provided so much great and informative information. Made the experience so memorable.
Great tour with Skye!
Brian C,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour! Skye was out tour guide and she was very knowledgeable and presented all the information energetically. She has a great personality and engaged with all the guests. I highly recommend this tour!
Dash was excellent…very...
Carl C,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Dash was excellent…very informative and passionate about this topic. Made sure everyone had a chance to see and learn.
Lincoln Assassination modified tour
Olgarobin21,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shane was a wonderful guide. Despite not getting the full experience of the Ford Theater and Petersen House, he made the descriptions very interesting. The Clara Barton house was fascinating and very enjoyable. All and all, it was a very entertaining tour.
Tour good for locals and guests
Name 1976990963,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative tour with enough new information for a local to enjoy. We were able to go into a few places despite the shutdown.
Excellent Lincoln tour from Dash
nadiee2025,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dash did an excellent tour covering all the locations of the Lincoln assassination. Tour was during the government shutdown, so we remained outside. Lots of information that I and all the others on the tour did not know (this group was three different sets of folks). Very compelling and amusing descriptions.
Dash the tour guide!
Michelle R,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Dash was an excellent and entertaining tour guide and even though Ford’s Theater was closed for the government shutdown he shared so many details and we walked down the same streets that all the characters of history walked down!!! I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend him to anyone! Very informative and a nice guy to boot!
Storytelling at its best!
Jordan B,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Even with the government shutdown, I highly recommend this tour. Andrew did a wonderful job of weaving the events of the Civil War into the assassination plot. He painted a picture of the time, and we could really place ourselves there and “see” how it all unfolded. Highly recommend!
Educational
jolyndak,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I believe our guide was Shane. We learned quite a lot of the city. It was very obvious he loves his city. Though we couldn’t go into the Ford’s Theater due to the shutdown it was still worth it. Thank you!
Highly Recommend - Even During the Shutdown
GrandTour52715266796,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Because of the government shutdown, we contemplated canceling this tour because Ford Theater and Peterson House were closed. We decided to do it anyway and have no regrets. Our tour guide was Andrew and he was exceptional. Very knowledgeable and super funny! We still learned a ton about the Lincoln assassination and walked around the area and received a great history lesson. While in the alley behind the theater, our guide, Andrew, approached a couple of people going in and out of the back door who were working in the theater. He asked if our small group might possibly get a very quick peek at the Lincoln box from back stage and they said yes! It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend Andrew and Unscripted!