DC: Lincoln Assassination Small Group Tour (Includes Entry)

Highlights

This captivating, 2-hour historical walking tour allows you to trace the exact timeline of America’s most infamous assassination. You will explore historic Civil War-era streets, uncover the Confederate conspiracy, and enjoy reserved entry into the buildings where history was forever changed.

• Ford’s Theatre Interior: Gain reserved entry into the historic theater to see the Presidential Box where Abraham Lincoln was shot, and view the actual Deringer pistol used by John Wilkes Booth.

• The Petersen House: Cross the street to stand inside the hushed, beautifully preserved 19th-century boarding house bedroom where the 16th President drew his final breath.

• Mary Surratt’s Boarding House: View the exterior of the secretive Confederate safe house where the most dangerous men in America plotted the assassination.

• Baptist Alley: Walk the exact, dimly lit escape route where Booth’s getaway horse waited in the dark shadows of the theater.

• Intimate Small Group: Enjoy a deeply immersive storytelling experience with an expert historian, strictly limited to just 10 participants for maximum engagement and VIP access.

What’s included?

Your ticket secures a premium, 2-hour guided true crime and history walking tour through the Penn Quarter neighborhood. It includes highly sought-after reserved entry tickets to both Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen House, ensuring you bypass the standard ticketing hassles and long lines.

• A 2-hour guided walking tour retracing the Lincoln assassination.

• Guaranteed, reserved entry tickets into Ford’s Theatre (subject to the active theater schedule).

• Guaranteed, reserved entry tickets into the Petersen House.

• An expert, English-speaking local historian specializing in Civil War true crime.

• A strict small-group limit of 10 participants for a highly interactive experience.

Exclusions

• This immersive walking tour focuses exclusively on the historical narrative, exterior landmarks, and your reserved entry into Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen House. Personal travel logistics, food, and guide gratuities are not included in the ticket price.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (the tour meets at a highly accessible café in Penn Quarter).
• Food and beverages (we recommend grabbing a coffee or pastry at Maman Café before the tour begins!).

• Transportation between sites (this is a fully pedestrian, 0.6-mile walking tour).

• Gratuities for your expert historian guide (optional, but highly appreciated for a stellar performance).

Meeting Point

The guided walking tour meets in the vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood, right outside the charming Maman Café. Please check your final booking voucher for the exact street address and coordinates.

• Address:

  Maman cafe 750 9th St NW Ste 101, Washington, DC 20036

  The café is located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, easily accessible from anywhere in DC. Please meet your tour guide here!

• Arrival Time: Please arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure to check in with your guide and grab a coffee.

• Look for Your Guide: Your guide will be waiting outside the café holding a designated sign or wearing a tour uniform.

Please note

This tour involves approximately 0.6 miles of leisurely walking through downtown Washington, D.C., operating year-round in rain or shine. Because Ford’s Theatre is an active, working playhouse, interior access is occasionally subject to unannounced closures for rehearsals or matinee performances.

• Active Theater Schedule: Ford’s Theatre occasionally restricts interior access due to live performances. If the theater interior is closed, your guide will substitute the entry with an extended Civil War history route and museum access.

• True Crime Narrative: Because the storytelling focuses heavily on conspiracy, murder, and the Civil War, parents should exercise discretion for very young children.

• Physical Pacing: The walking route is short (approx. 0.6 miles) and fully wheelchair accessible, making it an easy and comfortable stroll for all ages.

• Security Screenings: Expect standard federal security checkpoints when entering Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen House; weapons and large bags are strictly prohibited.

What do I need to bring?

Since this is an outdoor walking experience combined with federal museum entry, physical comfort and light packing are your top priorities. Bring a fully charged smartphone for photos, wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress appropriately for the D.C. weather.

• Comfortable Walking Shoes: Flat, supportive footwear is essential for navigating the downtown sidewalks and historical alleys.

• Weather-Appropriate Layers: The tour operates rain or shine. D.C. weather can be highly unpredictable, so bring an umbrella or a warm jacket depending on the forecast.

• Small Bags Only: To ensure a quick and seamless entry through the Ford’s Theatre security screening, please leave bulky backpacks and luggage at your hotel.

• Camera or Smartphone: You will want a fully charged device to capture historical landmarks like the Presidential Box and Mary Surratt’s Boarding House.