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Washington D.C. Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10

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6 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Trace the plot against Abraham Lincoln on a guided Washington D.C. walk past key landmarks, including Ford’s Theatre and Lafayette Square.

About this tour

Follow the story of the night that changed a nation on a Washington D.C. Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour. With an expert local guide, explore the places connected to the plot against Abraham Lincoln and hear how a three-pronged attack was designed to alter the course of American politics.

Walk through Lafayette Square and see the exteriors of the White House, Ford’s Theatre, and the Petersen House. Along the way, your guide shares historical context, stories, and insights into the assassination and its impact on American and world history. The 150-minute route visits key landmarks while bringing the events of that infamous night into focus.

Meet outside St. John’s Church 15 minutes before departure, wear comfortable shoes, and get ready to see Washington D.C. through a pivotal chapter in its past. Book your Washington D.C. Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour and follow the history on foot.

Highlights

  • Trace the locations tied to the plot against Abraham Lincoln
  • Hear stories and insights from an expert local guide
  • See the exteriors of Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen House
  • Admire the White House and Lafayette Square

What's included

Included

  • Live narration from an expert guide
  • Exterior visits to Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen House
  • Walk past the White House and Lafayette Square
  • Visit landmark locations involved in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln

Not included

  • Entry tickets to Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen House
  • Guide tip

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Important information

  • Meet your guide outside St. John’s Church, 16th and H Streets NW, Washington, DC 20005, 15 minutes before the scheduled start; do not go inside
  • The tour involves substantial walking over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines, and stairs; wear comfortable shoes
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or limited mobility
  • Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are not recommended; suitable curb and sidewalk ramps cannot be guaranteed
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  • Participants should be in good health; consult a doctor first if you have a medical condition or are not used to regular exercise
  • Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or older
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 150 minutes.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet your guide outside St. John’s Church at 16th and H Streets NW, Washington, DC 20005, 15 minutes before the scheduled start.

Are entry tickets included?

No. Entry tickets to Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen House are excluded.

Is the tour suitable for travelers with limited mobility?

The route includes uneven surfaces, hills, stairs, and cobblestones. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are not recommended, and suitable ramps cannot be guaranteed.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The tour operates in all weather conditions.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 3.50 on Viator and 1.49 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.

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