Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House
Washington DC, District of Columbia
From US$65 per person
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- Group size
- Up to 12
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 566 reviews
About this tour
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW. Look for our signs out front.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Meet your guide in our welcome center where you will begin the story at the historic location of the National Intelligencer and see original newspapers about Lincoln's Assassination on display.(10 min)
- 2
Follow the footsteps of those involved in the Lincoln assassination, from conspirators to victims, while learning about Washington, DC in the Civil War Era. See key sites including where John Wilkes Booth lived, where he procured a horse, and the location of the former homes of several characters involved. Learn where Booth was prior to the events of April 14th, 1865.(15 min)
- 3
Explore the historic neighborhood of Penn Quarter as you learn the stories of the conspirators of Lincoln's assassination, visit buildings that remain from the Civil War area, and learn about what once stood in the area.(pass by)
- 4
See an original portrait of Abraham Lincoln, his life and death masks, and visit the hallway where he held his inaugural ball, once home to the US Patent Office.(20 min)
- 5
Explore the Museum at Ford's Theatre with a personal guide and learn the stories of the rare artifacts on display relating to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Then take a guided tour of the actual theater while learning more about the events around Lincoln's assassination. *IMPORTANT: Ford's Theatre museum is closed for visitors May 28 through August 31 2026 for repairs, and the theatre is closed on select dates. Check your selected option to see if the Theatre is available.(45 min)
- 6
End your tour at the house President Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot at the theater, with entry to explore inside and see the room where he died the following day.(10 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- *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.
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
Not included
- Gratuities
- Ford's Theatre Closed for Entry Select Dates Between May 28-Aug 31 2026
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Washington DC, District of Columbia
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW. Look for our signs out front
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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