Abraham Lincoln Life, Legacy and Assassination Tour
Overview
Follow in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln on this tour through Washington, DC, exploring the assassination of America's 16th President.
Beginning near the National Archives, learn about Lincoln's presidency, the Civil War, and the dramatic events of April 14, 1865. Visit key locations connected to Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth, including the Willard Hotel, National Theatre, National Hotel, Chinatown, and the Lincoln Memorial.
Near Wok and Roll, the site of the former Surratt Boarding House, discover where Booth and his co-conspirators planned the assassination plot.
The tour concludes in the Ford's Theatre district with exterior visits to Ford's Theatre and Petersen House, where Lincoln was taken after the shooting and died the following morning. The tour does not enter either site, but guests may explore the area after the tour.
Between May 28 and August 31, Ford's Theatre's interior is closed for repairs. During this time, the tour will visit the exterior of the theatre only.
What's Included
- Stop outside the former National Hotel, where Booth stayed and met with conspirators
- Visit Petersen House, where President Lincoln died the following morning
- Stop at Ford's Theatre and see the site of Lincoln’s assassination
- Follow the final hours of Abraham Lincoln and the actions of John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865
- See the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington House at Arlington Cemetery, former National Hotel, and more
- Walk along Pennsylvania Avenue, retracing Booth’s route through Washington
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
790 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
516 10th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
What To Expect
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Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ford's Theatre
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Petersen Boarding House
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Stop outside the former National Hotel, where Booth stayed and met with conspirators.
- Visit Petersen House, where President Lincoln died the following morning.
- Stop at Ford's Theatre and see the site of Lincoln’s assassination.
- Follow the final hours of Abraham Lincoln and the actions of John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865.
- See the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington House at Arlington Cemetery, former National Hotel, and more.
- Walk along Pennsylvania Avenue, retracing Booth’s route through Washington.
- Gratuities.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Abraham Lincoln Life, Legacy and Assassination Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Stop outside the former National Hotel, where Booth stayed and met with conspirators
- Visit Petersen House, where President Lincoln died the following morning
- Stop at Ford's Theatre and see the site of Lincoln’s assassination
- Follow the final hours of Abraham Lincoln and the actions of John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865
- See the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington House at Arlington Cemetery, former National Hotel, and more
- Walk along Pennsylvania Avenue, retracing Booth’s route through Washington
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
