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Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House

By DC Guided Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$110 per adult

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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

Step back into one of the most dramatic nights in American history on this 2-hour walking tour following the final day of President Abraham Lincoln. Learn about John Wilkes Booth’s movements on April 14, 1865, while standing outside the very hotel where he stayed in Room 253 and met with co-conspirators. From there, the tour follows Booth’s path along Pennsylvania Avenue towards 10th Street, retracing the route he took just hours before the assassination.

The experience continues with entry into Ford's Theatre, where President Lincoln was shot while attending a play that evening. Explore the historic site, view artefacts related to the assassination.

The tour concludes across the street at Petersen House, the boarding house where Lincoln was carried after the shooting and where he died early the next morning. The site offers a moving look at the room where the president spent his final hours, bringing a powerful close to this unforgettable journey through history.

Activity location

  • Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
    • Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 6th Street Northwest & Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Lincoln Assassination Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 AM
Price details
NZ$110.19 x 1 AdultNZ$110.19
Total
Price is NZ$110.19
Until Sat, 2 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stop outside the former National Hotel, where Booth stayed and met with conspirators
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Petersen House, where President Lincoln died the following morning
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Ford's Theatre and see the site of Lincoln’s assassination
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Follow the final hours of Abraham Lincoln and the actions of John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Walk along Pennsylvania Avenue, retracing Booth’s route through Washington
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
  • Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.

Activity itinerary

Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

  • 30m
Step back into one of the most dramatic nights in American history on this 2-hour walking tour following the final day of President Abraham Lincoln. Beginning at the former National Hotel at 6th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, guests learn about John Wilkes Booth’s movements on April 14, 1865, while standing outside the very hotel where he stayed in Room 253 and met with co-conspirators. From there, the tour follows Booth’s path along Pennsylvania Avenue towards 10th Street, retracing the route he took just hours before the assassination.

Ford's Theatre

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The experience continues with entry into Ford's Theatre, where President Lincoln was shot while attending a play that evening. Guests spend about an hour inside the theatre exploring the historic site, viewing artefacts related to the assassination, and seeing the presidential box while learning how Booth secretly left his horse nearby before entering the theatre.

Petersen Boarding House

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The tour concludes across the street at Petersen House, the boarding house where Lincoln was carried after the shooting and where he died early the next morning on April 15, 1865. A visit of about 20–30 minutes offers a moving look at the room where the president spent his final hours, bringing a powerful close to this unforgettable journey through history.

The National Archives Museum (Pass by)

Pass by the National Archives

FBI Headquarters (Pass by)

Pass by the FBI Headquarters building

Location

Activity location

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    Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
    • Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    6th Street Northwest & Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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