Top Dallas Historical Tours

Hop aboard a classic trolley for a ride through downtown Dallas, following the story of one of the most pivotal moments in American history—the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Travel along the motorcade route to Dealey Plaza, the site where JFK was shot, then trace the movements of assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, from the Texas Theater to Oswald's rooming house and many other key sites.

Immerse yourself in the history of Fort Worth on this half-day historical tour from Dallas or Fort Worth. Listen to your guide detailing the city's birth in the 1840s to current day while traveling with a small group of just 13 people or fewer. Plus, round-trip transportation from centrally located meeting points is included for a stress-free Fort Worth adventure.

Somewhere at the intersection of presidential history and American mythology, the JFK assassination continues to fascinate Dallas visitors. See the site where the infamous shooting occurred on this special historical tour to Grassy Knoll and the Kennedy Memorial; separate the facts from the theories with the help of your guide, who will walk you through that day and its aftermath. This tour includes a guide, entrance fees, and round trip transportation.

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy is one of the most significant moments in Dallas history. With this tour, gain insight into the fateful events as you visit Oswald's Rooming House, see the JFK memorial, and walk around Dealey Plaza. End the tour with an audio-guided independent visit to the Sixth Floor Museum (admission included).

See the sights of Dallas on this small-group tour. Traveling with a guide who provides insider knowledge as you go, you'll check out attractions such as Pioneer Plaza, Dallas City Hall (designed by I.M. Pei), the Dallas Arts District, and Dealey Plaza, where JKF was shot. Plus, choose a morning or afternoon departure time to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Immerse yourself in American history on a JFK–themed tour of Dallas, with stops at Dealey Plaza, President Kennedy’s memorial, and the location of Lee Harvey Oswald’s arrest. Your guide, who navigates for you, provides a history of JFK’s assassination and outlines the multitude of conspiracy theories that followed.

See the best of Dallas without missing out on the history surrounding JFK’s assassination with this combination tour. This guided tour begins at JFK Memorial Plaza and travels you through the city’s cultural and historical landmarks. Pass by Old Red Museum, Deep Ellum, and the AT&T Discovery District. Stop for photo ops at the Giant Eyeball, Dealey Plaza, and Pioneer Plaza.

Explore the Dallas Cowboys’ state-of-the-art football stadium. One of the most expensive sports venues ever built, the stadium boasts enormous video screens and deluxe amenities. Follow your guide through locales including the press box, private suites, locker rooms, post-game interview room, and even onto the field.

Learn more about one of the most notorious days in Dallas history—the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Take in the key sites in just one hour as you walk around downtown Dallas and stop at John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, Dealey Plaza, and the Grassy Knoll. Along the way, enjoy a guided commentary and gain insight into the assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald, and the various conspiracy theories.

We are Dallas locals, who have researched the history of your city: the good, the bad, and the ugly. We tell your tales with passion, humor, and respect. Your tour is a true crime tour, we don't trivialize your stories with conspiracies and ghosts. We tell the stories as they happened, and how they shaped your society.

Experience the most complete JFK assassination tour in Dallas, including admission to the renowned Sixth Floor Museum. Led by an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and JFK researcher, this immersive experience combines expert storytelling with exclusive multimedia presentations to bring the events of November 22, 1963, to life. Walk through historic Dealey Plaza, stand where President Kennedy was assassinated, examine the evidence, eyewitness accounts, and enduring mysteries surrounding the case, then continue to the Oswald Rooming House Museum. Step inside the bedroom where Lee Harvey Oswald stayed and retrace his movements following the assassination before exploring the Sixth Floor Museum at your own pace. Whether you're new to the JFK case or a lifelong student of the assassination, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of one of history's most debated events. 3 hours and 45 minutes (approximately including Sixth Floor Museum)

Get a bird's eye view of Dallas during your visit to the Reunion Tower's geO-Deck. Here, you'll get 360-degree views of the epic urban landscape. Then venture out onto the indoor/outdoor observation deck. Explore sites through high-definition telescopes and discover the best of this Texas city, day or night.

Go beyond Dealey Plaza on this immersive JFK Assassination Tour, led by an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and JFK researcher. Combining expert storytelling with exclusive multimedia presentations, this experience brings the events of November 22, 1963, to life. Walk through historic Dealey Plaza, stand where President Kennedy was assassinated, examine the evidence, eyewitness accounts, and enduring mysteries surrounding the case, then continue to the Oswald Rooming House Museum. Step inside the bedroom where Lee Harvey Oswald stayed and retrace his movements in the hours following the assassination. Whether you're new to the JFK case or a lifelong student of the assassination, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of the evidence, the controversies, and one of history's most debated events. 2.5 hours (approximately)

Discover the story behind one of history's most debated events on this immersive 80-Minute JFK Assassination Walking & Van Tour. Led by an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and JFK researcher, this experience combines expert storytelling with exclusive multimedia presentations to bring November 22, 1963, to life. Travel past the former Dallas Police Headquarters, where Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald, before exploring historic Dealey Plaza and examining the evidence and enduring mysteries of the case. Explore the infamous Grassy Knoll, separate fact from speculation, and gain a deeper understanding of why the assassination continues to fascinate millions, perfect for first-time visitors and lifelong JFK students alike. Whether you're new to the case or a longtime JFK enthusiast, this tour offers an engaging and thought-provoking experience unlike any other in Dallas, featuring custom video presentations that bring the evidence and timeline to life.

Discover Dallas-Fort Worth's Texan swagger with our self-guided tour app, allowing you to explore one of the 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities at your own pace. Begin in Dealey Plaza where the Kennedy assassination happened, now marked by the Sixth Floor Museum documenting that pivotal moment with 45,000 archival items. Ride the elevator up Reunion Tower and the I.M. Pei-designed brutalist City Hall. Wander through the Deep Ellum street art district where blocks of murals, live music venues, and craft breweries preserve the 1920s blues heritage that launched Robert Johnson. Stroll Bishop Arts District's independent boutiques and farm-to-table restaurants in Oak Cliff, then take in the 68-acre Dallas Arts District with the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Meyerson Symphony Center. Continue west to Fort Worth's Sundance Square and visit the Kimbell Art Museum where Louis Kahn's 1972 building houses masterpieces by Caravaggio and Michelangelo.

Uncover the dark side of Dallas on this spooky after-hours walking tour. Explore downtown Dallas by night, see the infamous spot where JFK was assassinated, and dive into the city’s grim and gory history at the Dallas County Courthouse. Along the way, hear fascinating tales of haunted hotels, supernatural happenings, and real-life events.

Discover the flavors and stories of Dallas on this guided 2 or 4-hour food and history tour in our comfortable, climate controlled van with a local tour guide.

Explore the Museum’s permanent exhibition, featuring three wings: the Holocaust/Shoah Wing, Human Rights Wing, and Pivot to America Wing. The exhibition includes interactive displays, rare artifacts, survivor testimonies, and historical timelines that connect past and present. Guests can also engage with Dimensions in Testimony, an interactive biography of a Holocaust survivor that allows visitors to ask questions and receive real-time responses. Rotating special exhibitions throughout the year further expand on themes of social justice, civil rights, and human resilience.

Retrace the path of JFK’s motorcade on November 22, 1963 with this self-guided driving tour of Dallas. As you drive from Love Field to Dealey Plaza to Parkland Hospital, you’ll have a firsthand look into the tragic events surrounding President Kennedy’s assassination. Plus, our stories will introduce you to all the characters on this fateful day: from Jackie Kennedy to Governor Connally to the assassin himself. On this tour, you’ll follow in the footsteps of history! Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Discover downtown Dallas like a local on this scenic e-bike tour. Pedal your way around the sights on an easy-to-ride electric bike, and hop off to see sights such as the JFK Memorial, Dealy Plaza, Winspear Opera House, and Klyde Warren Park. Explore the Dallas Arts District, the Deep Ellum neighborhood, and the AT&T Discovery District, and learn more about Dallas’ history and heritage from your guide.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this small-group tour covers top Fort Worth Highlights in just a half-day of sightseeing. Check out a live Texas Longhorn cattle drive, visit a cowboy trading post, stop at Sundance Square with skyscrapers alongside restored historic buildings, and much more, before drop-off at John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza.

Discover Dallas after the sun goes down on this moonlit guided e-bike tour of downtown. These unique tours take you on a roundtrip around some of the city’s coolest sites. Pedal or let the battery power your bike as you pass by Deep Ellum, the Dallas Arts District, Klyde Warren Park, Swiss Avenue Historic District, and AT&T Discovery District. A bottle of water is also provided to keep you hydrated on your ride.

Opt for a more eco-friendly method of transport when sightseeing in Dallas and hop aboard an all-electric Cruizer. With just six passengers onboard, you'll have the undivided attention of your licensed guide as you zip through Downtown Dallas. See Pioneer Plaza, the Dallas Police Memorial, and John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza along the way; admire views of Klyde Warren Park; and soak up the atmosphere in the Dallas Arts District.

On this historic GPS Smartphone guided Audio walking tour, tour at your own pace. You will see Dallas' historic sites and hear their stories including JFK Memorial John Neely Bryan Cabin Founders Plaza Old Red Dealey Square The Grassy Knoll the Texas School Book Depository The site of the JFK assasination The story of Lee Harvey Oswald The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Dallas' West End District Wild Bill's Western Shop Best steak house in Dallas And much more.... Why choose us? Tour at your own pace and schedule Best value in Dallas Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience This tour is for Travel Rebels, just like yourself. This historic adventure is smart phone guided. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code from Viator and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Dallas step by step.