Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre and Petersen House

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Please note that in the case of a government shutdown we will be providing alternate options

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 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.

Tour downtown Washington DC and see the locations where historic homes and business from the era once stood, and some still do. Travelers will be able to explore inside 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.

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, 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

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 assignation.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

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