Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour: Historic DC Journey
4.9
122 Ratings
Washington
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- The National Theatre - 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.
- Old Post Office Pavilion - 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…
- Ford’s Theatre - 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.
- Petersen Boarding House - 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.
What's Included
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
This expedition chronologically walks you through Abraham Lincoln’s final day as the 16th U.S. President. Engage with the individuals that formed the conspiracy group driven by a desperate hope to uphold the Confederate’s stand in the Civil War’s last moments. The plan was to execute three simultaneous strikes that night. This journey unfolds a thrilling tale of suspense, intrigue, and spying. It commemorates one of the most decisive nights in the Republic’s history.
Your journey’s curator will travel with you back in time using historic neighborhood photos, making the narrative equally engaging for both youngsters and adults. Rated as one of the top-rated tours in DC, it is an expedition that is absolutely worth your time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Shared tour with a group limited to 17 travelers
- Please note: This tour does not enter any buildings during the tour
Location
St. John's Episcopal Church
H Street Northwest
The tour begins at St. John's Church, the yellow column 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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(122 Ratings)
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Acperessin
Apr 19, 2024
FANTASTIC - Highly recommend! Becca was our guide. She’s an amazing storyteller. She brought history to life! She held our group riveted from start to finish - including our 15, 12 and 9-year-old!
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Coastal48365485925
Apr 14, 2024
Great Tour! - Becca was a fabulous tour guide. Very knowledgeable, fun and very approachable! My husband is a history buff, but I am not. We both enjoyed it very much.
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Teresa_b
Apr 11, 2024
Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour - All the details surrounding the Assassination that you never learned were brought to light. Our guide was terrific.
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Karrizarem
Apr 9, 2024
A Trip Highlight - This is the 2nd time I've done this tour, and it was even better the 2nd time around. Amazingly knowledgeable historian/tour guide and incredible storyteller with wonderful photographs to accompany the stories. She had us on the edge of our seats the entire time. Absolutely loved everything about this tour and highly recommend.
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Alison_w
Apr 7, 2024
Learned a lot! - Our guide Rebecca was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. We did not get to go into any of the buildings, which the tour description clearly says, but we did get to walk and learn about what happened not just to Lincoln but we learned about the whole day and the background behind the 'good guys' and 'bad guys'. It was fun (and kept the kids entertained) to be able to walk around and see the sites while listening to Rebecca. I would highly recommend this tour. What would have made it even better is if we would have booked ahead of time the tickets to go into the Theater and the house - but that is on us!
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Jh1997
Apr 5, 2024
So much to learn… - Becca was so knowledgeable. We learned so much we didn’t know was going on during the assassination. Rain wasn’t fun but Becca did her best to try and keep us under cover whenever she could. Would definitely recommend.
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Kristi_s
Mar 27, 2024
Best night out - Oh my! Becca was an AMAZING story teller! I so wish I could have her with us the entire time we were visiting the DC area! I totally recommend her and the Lincoln walking tour. Thank you Becca for a wonderful evening, hated to see it end.
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Deborah_r
Mar 25, 2024
A Don't Miss Experience in D.C. - This tour was truly an enriching experience. Katherine's depth of knowledge about the historical events surrounding Lincoln's assassination was impressive. Not only did she provide fascinating insights into the events of that fateful night at Ford's Theatre, but she also provided detailed information and photographs about the key players and events leading up to the assassination, making the tour incredibly engaging.
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Nancy_w
Mar 25, 2024
Informative and fun - This was a great tour. Katherine is a great storyteller. She was vey engaging and provided many details about the characters involved in the assassination plot. I would recommend this tour to anyone, especially those into history.
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Mary_d
Mar 24, 2024
Katherine was a fantastic... - Katherine was a fantastic guide. Very informative and interesting. Encouraged interaction and questions from the group.
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