DC Civil War and President Lincoln Semi-Private Walking Tour
Overview
Please note that in the case of a government shutdown we will be providing alternate options
Join a DC expert on a one-a-kind experience to learn the Civil War history of Washington on a semi-private (8ppl max) tour.
We begin with the lead up to the Civil War and how the US Capitol was the staging ground for its beginning. Next we see the home and office of Clara Barton. From there we walk up to the Portrait Gallery and discuss key players in the Civil War and its inception all in a building that acted as a Civil War Hospital. We finish by discussing the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. We will see the exterior of Ford's Theatre and visit the room across the street where President Lincoln took his final breath.
Highlights include:
See Civil War Monuments and Memorials
Learn about prominent Civil War figures and see President Lincoln's life masks in the National Portrait Gallery
Hear the events of the Lincoln assassination and see the room where the president passed away
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Expert Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
7th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
10th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
The tour concludes at the Petersen Boarding House
What To Expect
Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office Museum (Pass By)
National Portrait Gallery
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Petersen Boarding House
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-41377P23
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