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JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Dallas, USA
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Jason_D ·
Oct 2026
Dan was very informative and the tour was amazing. We started off with information and the we went to the site were JFK assassinated. Then we went the house Oswald lived at. Very cool tour!
· Craig_V ·
Aug 2026
Our guide, Preston, did an excellent job! So many details and interesting facts. The tour started on time, air conditioned coach and stops along the way. Highly recommend taking this tour.

Overview

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.
  • Historical tour to the JFK Memorial and Grassy Knoll
  • Learn about the events leading up to the JFK assassination, the shooting itself, and the aftermath
  • Separate fact from myth over the events of Nov. 22, 1963
  • Tour includes all transportation and entrance fees

What's Included

  • 2.45-3 HOUR GUIDED JFK TOUR, FOLLOWED BY 1–1.5 HOURS EXPLORING THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM ON YOUR OWN.
  • THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES JFK MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS AT $25 EACH.
  • THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES LEE HARVEY OSWALD BOARDING HOUSE ADMISSION TICKETS AT $5 EACH.
  • 8.25% TEXAS STATE AND LOCAL SALES TAX IS INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL PRICE YOU PAY AT BOOKING.
  • • Small-group experience for a more personal and relaxed tour
  • • Professional local tour guide with engaging stories and historical insights
  • • Comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • • Live commentary throughout the guided tour
  • • Photo opportunities at selected landmarks and scenic stops
  • • NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE-Guide gratuities (optional and appreciated)
  • • NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE-Meals and beverages, unless specified
  • • NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE-Hotel pickup and drop-off; guests meet at the designated departure point
  • • NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE-Parking fees at the meeting location

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
    646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA

    Company van will pull into the front of JFK Memorial and pick you up. Look for either a white or silver Ford van. Parking fee is not included in price of tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Your all-inclusive tour begins with transportation to the museum site. With pre-booked tickets included in the experience, briskly go inside each location without waiting around in line.

Listen to the commentary from your guide as you tour the Grassy Knoll. Then, make your way to the Kennedy Memorial where many people go to pay their respects.

As the day goes on, continue to learn about the facts, theories, and mysteries surrounding the JFK assassination.

Make a stop at the Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House, as well as the Sixth Floor Museum, before heading to your final location, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza.
1

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Grassy Knoll

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Oswald Rooming House Museums

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

4

Dallas

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Texas Theatre

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Texas law mandates that children under 8 years old, unless they are taller than 4 ft 9 in, must be secured in an appropriate Child Passenger Safety seat or booster seat.
  • No bathroom break until you get to the Sixth Floor Museum
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 2,816 reviews
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Review summary

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Travelers appreciate the immersive exhibits at the 6th Floor Museum and Oswald’s rooming house for providing detailed historical context on the JFK assassination. Guides receive praise for their knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging presentations, which offer a clear and balanced understanding of the events. Overall, the experience is described as informative and memorable, effectively deepening visitors’ appreciation of this significant history.

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Time is the best👍

Fabian_R, Nov 2026
Tim was awesome. My partner and I learned so much. We would def recommend!! The price included the museum.

Best option for understanding this tragedy

Laurence_C, Nov 2026
It is very detailed and very well presented (we had Preston). If you are interested in the story and its many deviations this for you. The rooming house visit was great and the 6th floor super.

JFK Tour Dallas

Anthony_T, Nov 2026
You’re going to feel like you’ve been transplanted back to 1963. What a tour! Tim Hamilton our tour guidewas incredible.

A very interesting and informative tour.

Rodney_B, Nov 2026
A very interesting and informative tour. Lots of theories to consider. Tim put a nice spin on drawing out the evidence and giving us all more to think about.

History Facts vs Speculation

Tanya_Y, Nov 2026
This tour answered many of the question I had surrounding this tragic day in history; It was also very thought provoking. Preston did a fantastic job of navigating the facts from speculation. He is a natural historian and made the tour interesting and engaging.

This is the Assignation tour you want to take

Michele_H, Nov 2026
Tim was amazing. Knew his stuff inside and out. It was refreshing to hear his take on events as well as the facts. Only suggestion is to add a bathroom break. Highly recommend Tim and this tour.

Tim Rocks!

Robbie_H, Nov 2026
Tim was great—would definitely recommend him! I’ve been on this tour multiple times—thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.

John was very...

Sheri_K, Nov 2026
John was very knowledgeable and passionate. He spoke only in facts, allowing you to form your own opinion.

Fantastic Tour

Ronald_R, Oct 2026
This was a great tour. Our guide Dan was a wealth of knowledge on the entire Kennedy Assassination. He was high energy and shared many facts and theories regarding the assassination if President Kennedy.

Na

Cheryl_P, Oct 2026
Very in depth informative tour Tim Hamilton did an excellent job. He has in depth knowledge of various opinions and facts about the entire incident.

Tim, our tour guide,...

Linda_S, Oct 2026
Tim, our tour guide, shared a lot of information about the Kennedy assassination which was very thought provoking. One of the best tours we have taken. Tim was excellent and would definitely tour with him again.

Cool perspective on a...

Robin_F, Oct 2026
Cool perspective on a conspiracy rich mystery. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a lot of cool insights. We talked for hours afterwards. The guide hope his presentation would cause more questions. He was successful!

Best decision we’ve made

Brian_H, Oct 2026
Fantastic and comprehensive tour full of history and exclusive access to key historical sites. Worth the extra expense to get the added benefits.

Best tour in Dallas

Barbara_M, Oct 2026
This was exceptionally the best tour anyone could take to experience the JFK assignation. Our guide Dan was the BEST. He was so informative and gave excellent narration. He truly had a passion for explaining and educating. I highly recommend this tour

Would Recommend this Tour

Roger_I, Oct 2026
Tour was well worth it. Dan was an excellent tour guide, made the experience much more enjoyable. Would highly recommend it.

Tim was awesome! Very...

CaptMatt_F, Oct 2026
Tim was awesome! Very informative, non-biased, factual and speculative account. What really made you question…. Who did it! Loved it! The different sites were awesome as well

Enjoyed the discussions and field visits

Robert_K, Oct 2026
Lots of information that left me thinking and feeling a better understanding of the events of Nov. 22, 1963. Glad I took this tour. Even my wife who is not so much into history enjoyed it.

Highly recommend , very informative

Heather_W, Oct 2026
Very detailed oriented. Our guide was very knowledgeable . Learned a lot about JFK and the experience was fun

Very informative experience

Doug_B, Oct 2026
This was a fantastic tour, the tour guide was very informative. It was great to get a behind the scenes tour of a poignant time in history.

Jfk Assassination tour

Wendy_B, Oct 2026
Isaac was an awesome tour guide for our JFK assassination tour! He was very knowledgeable about the history and shared so many interesting details that made the experience even more memorable. He kept us engaged throughout the tour and really brought the history to life. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend this tour. Thanks, Isaac, for a great tour!

Very informative. He let...

Leah_H, Oct 2026
Very informative. He let us know the facts and we can make our own conclusions of what we thought happened.

Fantastic tour with enthusiastic historian

Sandra_Z, Oct 2026
This tour went above and beyond my expectations due to our guide Dan. His enthusiasm, insights and ability to tie the events of the day all together made this tour a 5-star no matter your level of interest or existing knowledge about the JFK assassination. Everyone will walk away knowing something more and having a stronger appreciation for that day in our country’s history. Big high fives to Dan!

Preston was a great...

Andy_B, Oct 2026
Preston was a great guide. He is very well researched and the amount of information was very helpful.

This tour was so...

Betti_S, Oct 2026
This tour was so interesting. Preston was informative and interesting. Out driver was precious. Totally worth it.

Good value tour

Bruce, Oct 2026
Very comprehensive as it covers all aspects of the events of that day. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tim was fantastic and...

James_H, Oct 2026
Tim was fantastic and very knowledgeable the 4 of us loved the tour We met a couple at our hotel and recommended the tour and they booked it

Satisfied 😃

Kelly_S, Oct 2026
Preston (the tour guide) was the best. Shout out, to the driver she kept us safe. I enjoyed every minute of it. Just a suggestion. It might be a good idea to find away to work in a 10 minute bathroom break on the 3 hr tour for old people like myself. With that said, it was GREAT 😃👍 Kelly.

Couldn't ask for a more...

Timothy_F, Oct 2026
Couldn't ask for a more knowledgeable tour guide than Dan. Definitely well schooled on this subject and history in general. And his enthusiasm on these topics keeps your interest up the entire duration of the tour.

Dan was amazing tour guide with 40 years of JFK knowledge!

Jason_D, Oct 2026
Dan was very informative and the tour was amazing. We started off with information and the we went to the site were JFK assassinated. Then we went the house Oswald lived at. Very cool tour!

Very satisfied with this service.

Richard_S, Oct 2026
Dan was very informative and has a great sense of humor. he went above and beyond what you would have on a normal tour. I think everybody on the tour went home knowing more about the JFK assassination than even some experts.
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