Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House
Overview
The first Lincoln Assassination tour to go into Ford's Theatre!
Step back in time to April 14, 1865, and investigate the conspiracy that shattered a nation. while exploring various Civil War era sites that stand today. You will walk the exact streets where the plot unfolded and track John Wilkes Booth’s movements leading up to Lincoln's murder and his desperate escape route down Baptist Alley. Stand at the site of the Star Saloon where the assassin threw back his final drink, and step inside the historic Petersen House to see where President Lincoln took his last breath.
Our expert guides dismantle the myths and lay out the raw facts of America's most infamous true-crime story right where it happened.
Please note: Between May 28 and August 31, Ford's Theatre closes its interior to tour groups for repairs on select dates. Theatre availability is noted in the tour option.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Ford's Theatre Walkthrough Entry
- Exclusive souvenir booklet featuring historical photos and histories of the sites and key figures
- Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC
- Gratuities
- Ford's Theatre Closed for Entry Select Dates Between May 28-Aug 31 2026
Meeting Location
400 7th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
511 10th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
What To Expect
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Unscripted by Guided Tours DC
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Penn Quarter (pass by)
National Portrait Gallery
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ford's Theatre
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Petersen Boarding House
10 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
- *IMPORTANT: Ford's Theatre is closed for visitors select dates May 28 through August 31 2026 for repairs, During this time no entry to Ford's will be possible. Tour will still visit Petersen House and Aftermaths Museum.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-41377P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Ford's Theatre Walkthrough Entry.
- Exclusive souvenir booklet featuring historical photos and histories of the sites and key figures.
- Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot.
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC.
- Gratuities.
- Ford's Theatre Closed for Entry Select Dates Between May 28-Aug 31 2026.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford’s Theatre & Petersen House will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Washington DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Ford's Theatre Walkthrough Entry
- Exclusive souvenir booklet featuring historical photos and histories of the sites and key figures
- Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC
- Gratuities
- Ford's Theatre Closed for Entry Select Dates Between May 28-Aug 31 2026
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
- *IMPORTANT: Ford's Theatre is closed for visitors select dates May 28 through August 31 2026 for repairs, During this time no entry to Ford's will be possible. Tour will still visit Petersen House and Aftermaths Museum.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
