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The Lincoln Assassination Night-time Historic Walking Tour

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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 three attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage. Learn about and see: -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 also attacked that night by a co-conspirator of Booh -National Theatre - a 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 Vice President Andrew Johnson lived and an attack on him was planned that night. -Ford's Theatre - the site of the assassination while watching a play in a full house. -Peterson's Boarding House - where Lincoln took his final breath.
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  • Historic Photos to View on the Tour of Sites and Characters
  • Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

1525 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA 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.

Return Details

511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA The tour ends outside Ford's Theatre. We do not go inside Ford's Theatre on the tour. We do have a daytime tour that includes Ford's Theatre tickets but the nighttime tour does not enter.

  • St. John's Church, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
    Nicknamed the Church of the Presidents, we start our tour here to get an overview of Washington DC in the 1860s; understanding the events that led to this fateful night.
  • Lafayette Square, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
    The tour will begin with an introduction to President Lincoln's final months in the White House. New characters will be introduced as we explore the historic row houses that surround the park.
  • White House, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
    We talk about Abraham Lincoln's presidency during the Civil War and his final speech; given at the White House in the presence of his later assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
  • The National Theatre, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
    On the day of the assassination, John Wilkes Booth stopped by this theater and met with a friend. Later that evening, Lincoln's son Tad was at this theater watching a play: Alladin or his Wonderful Lamp.
  • Old Post Office Pavilion, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
    Across from this grand old building was the location of the Kirkwood House Hotel. This is where Vice President Andrew Johnson stayed. Conspirator George Azerodt rented a room here and was given the job to attack Johnson that same night...
  • Petersen Boarding House, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
    This small and simple historic row house was a boarding house at the time of the Civil War. After Lincoln was shot, he was taken to a room on the first floor of this house while the doctors attended to his health. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton interviewed witnesses here that night. Robert Todd Lincoln arrived from the White House and stayed by his father's side all night. It was a sad procession early the next morning when they finally brought the President's lifeless body down the steps for his carriage journey back to the White House. We do not enter unless you book a daytime tour.
    10 minutes
  • Ford's Theatre, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
    This is the historic theater where John Wilkes Booth snuck up behind the President like a coward and fired that fateful shot. Today it is a working theater and it has been restored to his Civil War era grandeur. Millions of Americans visit this location every year to remember Lincoln and his legacy. We do not enter unless you book a daytime tour.
    15 minutes
  • 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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Ben_H
22 Apr 2023
Cecilia was an awesome tour guide. Even though this tour was more of a history lesson instead of a reenactment, she kept my attention and didn't bore me like a history class. It was an entertaining and fun evening. Plus it's a great way to see historical buildings and Washington DC.
Alese L
29 Mar 2023
You were guided through the Lincoln assination conspiracy like a murder mystery play. With pictures of the conspirators and Ny actually standing at the cites of the crime. Christine toldthe story so well and you were truly informed,engaged and entertained. I highly recommend this tour!
Matina_G
28 Mar 2023
Jim was an excellent guide. He was very thorough and made it interesting. You will really enjoy this tour.
This tour in Washington DC is organized by Visit DC Tours

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