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Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre

4.8(264)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 264 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy DC by Foot
Hear dramatic retelling of parts of the play Our American Cousin

About this activity

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 3 attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage.

-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 attacked that night by a co-conspirator of Booth

-National Theatre - 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 VP Andrew Johnson lived and an attack on him was planned.

-Ford's Theatre - the site of the assassination while watching a play. Travelers may opt to visit on their own. Tickets from NPS required.

-Peterson's Boarding House - where Lincoln took his final breath.

What's included

  • ✓Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
  • ✓2 Hour Guided Walking Tour Following in Lincoln's Footsteps
  • ✓Historic Photos to View on the Tour of Sites and Characters

Not included

  • ✕Entrance into Ford's Theatre (tickets from NPS required)

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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