The Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour
Overview
This tour will take you hour by hour, minute by minute through the last day of our 16th President. You will meet the characters that made up the team of conspirators who were desperately trying to save the Confederate cause in the dying days of the Civil War. There were to be three attacks that night, all at the exact same time. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage. It is the story of one of the most fateful nights in the history of the Republic.
Your tour guide will take you back in time with old photos of the neighborhood and make the story accessible to both young and adult guests. One of the most highest rated tour of DC, this tour is well worth your time.
Your tour guide will take you back in time with old photos of the neighborhood and make the story accessible to both young and adult guests. One of the most highest rated tour of DC, this tour is well worth your time.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lafayette Square, 16th St & Pennsylvania Ave Northwest, Washington DC, DC 20006
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-1711
On the day of the assassination, John Wilkes Booth stopped by this theater and met with a friend. Later that evening, Lincoln's son Tad was at this theater watching a play: Alladin or his Wonderful Lamp.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Post Office Pavilion, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-2501
Across from this grand old building was the location of the Kirkwood House Hotel. This is where Vice President Andrew Johnson stayed. Conspirator George Azerodt rented a room here and was given the job to attack Johnson that same night...
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ford's Theatre, 511 10th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-1499
This is the historic theater where John Wilkes Booth snuck up behind the President like a coward and fired that fateful shot. Today it is a working theater and it has been restored to his Civil War era grandeur. Millions of Americans visit this location every year to remember Lincoln and his legacy.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Petersen Boarding House, 516 10th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-1401
This small and simple historic row house was a boarding house at the time of the Civil War. After Lincoln was shot, he was taken to a room on the first floor of this house while the doctors attended to his health. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton interviewed witnesses here that night. Robert Todd Lincoln arrived from the White House and stayed by his father's side all night. It was a sad procession early the next morning when they finally brought the President's lifeless body down the steps for his carriage journey back to the White House.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lafayette Square, 16th St & Pennsylvania Ave Northwest, Washington DC, DC 20006
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-1711
On the day of the assassination, John Wilkes Booth stopped by this theater and met with a friend. Later that evening, Lincoln's son Tad was at this theater watching a play: Alladin or his Wonderful Lamp.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Post Office Pavilion, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-2501
Across from this grand old building was the location of the Kirkwood House Hotel. This is where Vice President Andrew Johnson stayed. Conspirator George Azerodt rented a room here and was given the job to attack Johnson that same night...
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ford's Theatre, 511 10th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-1499
This is the historic theater where John Wilkes Booth snuck up behind the President like a coward and fired that fateful shot. Today it is a working theater and it has been restored to his Civil War era grandeur. Millions of Americans visit this location every year to remember Lincoln and his legacy.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Petersen Boarding House, 516 10th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-1401
This small and simple historic row house was a boarding house at the time of the Civil War. After Lincoln was shot, he was taken to a room on the first floor of this house while the doctors attended to his health. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton interviewed witnesses here that night. Robert Todd Lincoln arrived from the White House and stayed by his father's side all night. It was a sad procession early the next morning when they finally brought the President's lifeless body down the steps for his carriage journey back to the White House.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals allowed
- Shared tour with a group limited to 17 travelers
- Near public transportation
- Please note: This tour does not enter any buildings during the tour
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Stephenie_T
April 2022
Kevin was awesome. We enjoyed the storytelling at dusk as we visited the real sites where events took place. It made the history come to life. We were intrigued by the details of history that is not told in history books. My 13 year old son and I enjoyed the tour very much.
Kevin was awesome. We enjoyed the storytelling at dusk as we visited the real sites where events took place. It made the history come to life. We were intrigued by the details of history that is not told in history books. My 13 year old son and I enjoyed the tour very much.Stepahnie_V
April 2022
Tour guide was really knowledgeable. I would have liked to maybe see a little more of Ford's Theater.
Tour guide was really knowledgeable. I would have liked to maybe see a little more of Ford's Theater.Jennifer_H
April 2022
Erin was an amazing guide. She is a very good story teller. The tour was full of information and we learned so many interesting details of Lincoln’s last few days.
Erin was an amazing guide. She is a very good story teller. The tour was full of information and we learned so many interesting details of Lincoln’s last few days.Megan_W
April 2022
Excellent! Our guide Erin knew so many details about this event in our history- fascinating! It was also great to see the city at night!
Excellent! Our guide Erin knew so many details about this event in our history- fascinating! It was also great to see the city at night!ashwing2022
March 2022
Captivating storytelling and highlight experience for our time in Washington! You walk through how that day unfolded and it's just an incredible tale
Captivating storytelling and highlight experience for our time in Washington! You walk through how that day unfolded and it's just an incredible taleLauren J
March 2022
I loved this tour! I learned so much about Lincoln and his assassination on this tour in addition to the contextual historical elements surrounding the time. It was also great to have something that was a little removed from the typical national mall monuments and memorials (which I still love!)....
I loved this tour! I learned so much about Lincoln and his assassination on this tour in addition to the contextual historical elements surrounding the time. It was also great to have something that was a little removed from the typical national mall monuments and memorials (which I still love!). Would highly recommend!