The Night of Lincoln's Assassination Walking Tour | 2 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Historic Photos to View on the Tour of Sites and Characters
  • Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
  • Entrance into Ford's Theatre (tickets from NPS required)

Overview

This tour will take you minute by minute through the last day of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. You will meet the conspirators who were desperately trying to save the Confederate cause in the dying days of the Civil War. There were to be three attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage. Learn about and see: -The White House - where Lincoln gave his final speech in the presence of his later assassin, John Wilkes Booth -Home of Secretary of State Seward - who was also attacked that night by a co-conspirator of Booh -National Theatre - a potential site of Booth's attack on Lincoln, but instead where his young son learned of the death of his father. -Site of the Kirkwood House Hotel - where Vice President Andrew Johnson lived and an attack on him was planned that night. -Ford's Theatre - the site of the assassination while watching a play in a full house. -Peterson's Boarding House - where Lincoln took his final breath.

Meeting points

Please meet your guide at the entrance of the church on 16th Street NW, NOT the Parish House on H St NW. The tour begins at St. John's Church, the yellow-columned church at the corner of 16th and H St NW, across the street from Lafayette Square.

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The tour ends outside Ford's Theatre. We do not go inside Ford's Theatre on the tour.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: This tour does not enter any buildings during the tour

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April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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Great way to learn about this event

Published on Jan, 2025

Really enjoyed the tour. Great way to walk and see more of DC. Tour is easy to find and there is loads of chances to ask questions.

Captain o captain

Published on Dec, 2024

Becca did a fantastic job and it twas the highlight of our entire trip to DC. Well-done!! An easy walk and great places to stop and re-charge throughout.

Captain o’ captain!

Published on Dec, 2024

Becca was remarkable and such a great tour! The inside information and presentation was classic! Easily walkable, and Becca ends with walt whitman’s captain o’ captain tribute to president lincoln

Great experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Becca did a great job story telling. Would recommend anyone to go do this walking tour, but maybe put it off for a warmer evening.

Amazing, brilliant and informative

Published on Nov, 2024

This was briliant. A lot of really well explained information. The guide was perfect. Very highly recommend!!!

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