Washington DC Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour 2 hr

Walk the streets of Washington, DC where the assassination of Abraham Lincoln unfolded, then step inside the places at the heart of the story. On this guided walking tour, an expert guide connects the events of April 14, 1865, with the city you see today.

Follow Booth’s route past the boarding house where the conspiracy was planned and through Baptist Alley, where his horse waited. At Ford’s Theatre, stand beside the Presidential Box and explore the museum’s exhibits, including artifacts connected to the assassination. Across the street, visit Petersen House, where Lincoln died the next morning. The tour also takes you through the Aftermath Exhibits, which trace the manhunt and its consequences. Along the way, hear the details and human drama behind one of the most consequential nights in American history.

This Washington, DC Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour brings history into focus through the actual streets and sites where it happened. Reserve your place to experience Ford’s Theatre, Petersen House, and the story that changed the nation.