Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour

"The South wants justice, has waited for it long.  She will wait no longer" - John Wilkes Booth

It was a night that changed the history of a nation forever.  Journey back in time with your guide to learn about the three-pronged attack designed to decapitate the U.S. Government.  Shrouded in mystery, intrigue and conspiracy, the assassination of the 16th U.S. president has facinated Americans and foreigners for 147 years.   Come along on this family friendly tour to meet the characters, walk the streets, and see the buildings where this great drama played out.

Sights we cover on the tour:

  • White House
  • Lafayette Square
  • Sight of William Seward's Home
  • Sight of Vice President Johnson's Hotel
  • US Treasury Building
  • Willard Hotel
  • National Theater
  • Star Saloon
  • Fords Theater
  • Peterson Boarding House
  • Baptist Alley
  • and much more

Please note that we do not enter into any buildings on this tour.  To visit Fords Theater and the Peterson Boarding House, please click here

2012 Schedule (March 17th through November 10th)

 
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Private Tours: Private group performances of this tour are offered year round starting at $195 per tour.

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Reservations:  Reservations are required.  Please click Lincoln Assassination Tour for reservation instructions. Groups of 6 or more must contact us first. If you do not, we may cancel your reservation and you will not be allowed on the tour.  

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Reservations:  Reservations are required.  Please click Lincoln Assassination Tour for reservation instructions.  Groups of 6 or more must contact us before booking.

Where: Meet at the Andrew Jackson Statue in Lafayette Square (North front of the White House).  See map below. Look for your guide with the DC by Foot logo.  Tour ends at Fords Theater (map).

Duration: Approximately 2 hours.  Total distance 1m (1.6k)

When: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7pm

Cost: Free. Guides work exclusively for tips

 

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Tour meets at the Andrew Jackson Statue