Dallas Historic Downtown Self-Guided Walking Tour

Explore Dallas’s history at your own pace on a self-guided audio walk through downtown. This Dallas Historic Downtown Walking Tour connects the city’s early beginnings with the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Start near the John Neely Bryan Cabin, then follow turn-by-turn directions to landmarks including Founders Plaza, Old Red, Dealey Square, the Grassy Knoll, the Texas School Book Depository, and the JFK Memorial. Along the way, hear stories about the assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald, and the places that shaped the city. The route also passes through the West End District and by the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum.

Your ticket provides access to a professionally narrated, musically edited tour in a location-aware app. Start when it suits you, pause as needed, and explore the outdoor sites without a live guide or fixed schedule. Bring your smartphone and experience code, then press play at the first stop. Set out on the Dallas Historic Downtown Walking Tour and discover the stories behind the landmarks at your own pace.