Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre and Petersen House
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Overview
*Please note that in the case of a government shutdown we will be providing alternate options. Learn the full story of President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination on this Guided Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour in Washington DC. Join an expert guide as you explore the events that changed the history of a nation on the night of the first US presidential assassination. Follow in the footsteps of the most famous assassin in history on the day of April 14, 1865, while learning about life in Washington, DC during the Civil War. Tour downtown Washington DC and see the locations where historic homes and business from the era once stood. Travelers will be able to explore inside Ford's Theatre and Petersen House with a reserved entry and guided tour. Explore Ford's Theatre, the location of President Lincoln's assassination and see artifacts from the era while learning of their history and significance. Visit the actual room where Lincoln died in the Petersen House.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (3) Options Available
Option(s)
EXTERIOR ONLY
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesFully Exterior Tour: In case of a government shutdown, we will still tell the story from exterior spaces
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$49
Option(s)
NO THEATRE. DC Civil War tour
Civil War: This option covers the DC of the Civil War in greater depth rather than just the Lincoln Assassination Portrait Gallery: Head inside the National Portrait Gallery with your guide to discuss notable figures in a historic spaceNo Theatre: This tour does not go into Ford's Theatre and can run when it is closed for a performance
Starting from
$59
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Lincoln Assassination Tour
Includes Ford's Theatre
Starting from
$69
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Reserved Entry into Ford's Theatre, the site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination
- Explore the Museum at Ford's Theatre with a guide and hear stories of the rare artifacts on display
- Guided Tour of Ford's Theatre
- Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot
- 2.5 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC
What's not Included
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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