Washington DC Lincoln Assassination Tour

Delve into the history of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, which took place in April 1865, with this two-hour small-group walking tour of Washington DC. With an expert guide in Civil War history, travel through the streets of Washington DC and see the sites linked to the assassination of America's 16th President.

In small groups of around 12 people, you will discover all about the conspiracy behind Lincoln's shocking death. You will pass through Lafayette Square, next to the statue of Andrew Jackson and The White House, where your guide will share anecdotes about the last days of President Abrahm Lincoln in the official residence. You'll see the Civil War-era homes and buildings that surround this park.

You'll hear stories and anecdotes of suspense, intrigue and espionage as you pass iconic landmarks such as the National Theatre in Washington DC. This historic theatre, which has been the site of major theatrical productions, was the hiding place of actor John Wilkes Booth just hours before the assassination of the president.

You will walk past The Old Post Office, the former Washington DC Post Office to the Kirkwood House Hotel, where Vice President Andrew Johnson stayed. Conspirator George Atzerodt rented a room here and was given the job of assassinating the Vice President that night, but lacked courage and didn't make the attempt. But that didn't stop him from being executed along with other conspirators on the gallows.

You'll pass by historic Ford's Theatre, to see where actor John Wilkes Booth escaped after shooting the president in the head. On the way to the Peterson House, where Lincoln died hours later, you'll see historic photographs and hear anecdotes of mystery and betrayal.