Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour will take you minute by minute through the last day of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
You will meet the conspirators who were desperately trying to save the Confederate cause in the dying days of the Civil War. There were to be 3 attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage.
-The White House - where Lincoln gave his final speech in the presence of his later assassin, John Wilkes Booth
-Home of Secretary of State Seward - who was attacked that night by a co-conspirator of Booth
-National Theatre - potential site of Booth's attack on Lincoln, but instead where his young son learned of the death of his father.
-Site of the Kirkwood House Hotel - where VP Andrew Johnson lived and an attack on him was planned.
-Ford's Theatre - the site of the assassination while watching a play. Travelers may opt to visit on their own. Tickets from NPS required.
-Peterson's Boarding House - where Lincoln took his final breath.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: This tour does not enter any buildings during the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St. John's Episcopal Church
Nicknamed the Church of the Presidents, we start our tour here to get an overview of Washington DC in the 1860s; understanding the events that led to this fateful night. (We do not enter any buildings on this tour)
Lafayette Square
The tour will begin with an introduction to President Lincoln's final months in the White House. New characters will be introduced as we explore the historic row houses that surround the park.
What‘s Included
Historic Photos to View on the Tour of Sites and Characters
Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
Entrance into Ford's Theatre (tickets from NPS required)
Options
The Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour
Reviews
237 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great History Lesson
Richard G,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael was a great tour guide for this trip! He was very knowledgeable about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln but also on the history of DC, the background of all of those involved prior to the shooting and some very fun facts that you wouldn’t have thought about. The walking path we went on was not too crazy but it was a beautiful night as well so that helped. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting DC and especially for those who want to learn more about Lincoln.
Tour was great, it ended...
shannonclay,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was great, it ended up just being our family on a very cold night. Could have easily been miserable, but Trevor made it fun and brought all of the interesting facts. He was so nice and came with a lot of great tips about DC, where to eat and what to do. Highly recommend
Everything was great....
Darcy M,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was great. Very knowledgeable and great story teller. Learned a lot of things I did not know.
It was an amazing...
Thea J,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience. This tour was ran by Kevin, it was just myself, another lady, and him. The tour was spectacular and done by an amazing guide
He was aVery...
Diane H,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00He was aVery knowledgeable, fun tour guide. We learned many new historical facts. Overall, it was a great experience
So much knowledge packed...
Chloe J,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much knowledge packed into two hours. The storytelling was compelling from beginning to end. We loved it!
Great Tour!
Shetler A,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, fun and engaging tour guide (Trevor) that kept the story interesting and packed with tons of facts! We are locals and will definitely recommend this to visiting family and friends!
Don't miss out!
Eileen B,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The night of our tour was bitterly cold. We almost canceled but we are so thrilled that we didn't! Becca was just fantastic and brought everything to life (even when we couldn't feel our toes). She is such an incredible wealth of information - tackling not only the subject matter but anything thrown at her generally. Can't speak highly enough about the tour and Becca.
Cool tour
Michael K,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Katherine’s story telling was excellent and really added to our stay in DC. Even on a freezing night, we had fun!
Lincoln Assassination
Dan G,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I read a lot about history, especially the Civil War. I had read extensively about the assassination. This tour and visiting the sites really put the events of that night in perspective. I really enjoyed it. The tour guide was very knowlegable and gave a good tour.
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