Lincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House
Overview
Learn the full story of President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination on this 2.5-Hour Guided Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour in Washington DC. Join an expert guide as you explore the events that changed the history of a nation on the night a US president was assassinated for the first time. Follow in the footsteps of the most famous assassin in history on the day of April 14, 1865, while learning about life in Washington, DC during the Civil War.
Travelers will be able to explore inside the infamous Fords Theatre and Petersen House with Reserved Entry and Guided Tour. Explore Ford's Theatre, the location of President Lincoln's Assassination and see artifacts from the era while learning of their history and significance. Visit the actual room where Lincoln died in the Petersen House. Then, tour downtown Washington DC and see the locations where historic homes and business from the era once stood, and some still do.
What's Included
- Reserved Entry into Ford's Theatre, the site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination
- Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot
- 2.5 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC
- Guided Tour of Ford's Theatre
- Explore the Museum at Ford's Theatre with a guide and hear stories of the rare artifacts on display
- 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
What To Expect
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ford's Theatre
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
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