Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre, Petersen House

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About this activity

On the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre and vanished into the Washington night, launching one of the greatest manhunts in American history.

Follow that story on the very streets where it happened; visit the boarding house where the conspiracy was planned, Baptist Alley where Booth's horse awaited, Ford's Theatre, and the Petersen House where Lincoln died the next morning. Led by an expert guide and inspired by Manhunt, this tour brings the events of April 1865 vividly to life with stories, hidden details, and insights most visitors miss. More than sightseeing, it's a chance to stand where history happened and experience one of America's most dramatic stories firsthand. See beyond the crowds and modern cityscape, revealing the hidden clues, overlooked locations, and human drama behind the assassination. Experience Lincoln's final hours in a way no book, museum, or documentary can match.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Cornerstone Tours

Ages: Children (0–5 years) · Youth (6–13 years) · Adults (14–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tickets to Petersen House
Included: Ticket to Ford's Theatre
Included: 2-hour Guided Walking Tour

Itinerary

Smithsonian American Art Museum

10 min

Pass by the building where Abraham Lincoln celebrated his second inauguration at a grand ball just weeks before his assassination. Learn how this elegant landmark became the setting for one of the final public celebrations of Lincoln's life.
National Portrait Gallery

Passing by

Outside the National Portrait Gallery, hear the remarkable story of Lincoln's final public appearance and explore how Washington was transformed by the Civil War. Your guide will connect the city you see today with the capital Lincoln knew in 1865.
Ford's Theatre

one hour Admission included

Step inside the theatre where John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. Explore the museum's extraordinary collection of artifacts and stand just feet from the Presidential Box as your guide brings the dramatic events of that night vividly to life.
Petersen Boarding House

45 min Admission included

Cross the street to the boarding house where Abraham Lincoln was carried after the shooting and died the following morning. See the room where his life ended and reflect on the final chapter of one of the most consequential presidencies in American history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will text you an hour before your tour and meet you on the sidewalk just outside Dolcezza Gelato.

End point

This tour concludes at the historic Petersen House, located at 516 10th Street NW in Washington DC, where President Abraham Lincoln spent his final hours. Visitors will finish the experience at this significant landmark just across from Fords Theatre.