Lincoln Assassination Tour: Last Day of the 16th President

Experience the suspense, intrigue, and espionage of the Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour in historic DC. Discover the characters and events that unfolded on one of the most fateful nights in American history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. John’s Church - Known as the Church of the Presidents, this tour begins here to provide an overview of Washington DC in the 1860s, highlighting the events leading to that significant night. (No buildings are entered during this tour)
  • Lafayette Square - The tour commences with an introduction to President Lincoln’s final months in the…
What's Included
  • Historic Photos to View on the Tour of Sites and Characters
  • Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance into Ford’s Theatre (tickets from NPS required)
Additional Information

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 three attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage.
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Location
1525 H St NW
H Street Northwest
Please meet your guide at the entrance of the church on 16th Street NW, NOT the Parish House on H St NW. The tour begins at St. John's Church, the yellow-columned church at the corner of 16th and H St NW, across the street from Lafayette Square.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Megan_s
Jun 7, 2025
Wesley was AMAZING! So... - Wesley was AMAZING! So informational and so interesting I wanted the tour to continue!!! Thank you so much Wesley for the amazing tour!!!!!
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Stephanie_r
May 26, 2025
An educational experience - The tour guide was very informative about president Lincoln, and she made a rainy night, very educational.
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Lisa_p
May 23, 2025
This tour will be the highlight of your DC trip!!! - Our tour guide Kathrine from DC by foot was amazing. We were in DC for four days and this Lincoln tour was the highlight. DC by foot is a women owned, women ran business that we were pleasured by supporting. Thank you Katerine for the expertise you had on the Lincoln assassination!!!
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Rainermichael_c
May 19, 2025
Lots of historic background and bone chilling details guaranteed - Guided by Becca we embarked on a gripping evening-tour to the historic sites of Lincoln’s last hours before his assassination l. Lots of historic background and bone chilling details guaranteed. Best two hours I have spent in a while.
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160rainerc
May 18, 2025
Lots of historic background and bone chilling details guaranteed - Guided by Becca we embarked on a gripping evening-tour to the historic sites of Lincoln’s last hours before his assassination l. Lots of historic background and bone chilling details guaranteed. Best two hours I have spent in a while.
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Edward_c
May 15, 2025
My wife who isn’t big... - My wife who isn’t big into history said this was her favorite thing we did all day. Tour guide kept it super interesting
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Brenda_t
May 5, 2025
Great experience with great storytelling - The tour was awesome as our guide is a great storyteller using pictures on an iPad, making sound effect noises and being deeply involved in the story.
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Mrsmills13
Apr 17, 2025
Great at setting the stage - Great story telling and details. Did this before the night before we went to the the water and it made the experience so much better understanding what was happening leading up the events.
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Maria_b
Apr 16, 2025
Highly recommended historical tour - Excellent historical account of the context in 1865 in the US and specifically, of Lincoln's last day alive
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D7438utjeffj
Apr 3, 2025
Perfect for an evening adventure. - This tour was a great experience and Kathryn is filled with lots of fun facts and stories. The City has changed but there are still many places standing today relevant to Lincoln’s time.
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).