Abraham Lincoln Life, Legacy and Assassination Tour
Washington DC, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Follow the final hours of Abraham Lincoln and the actions of John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865
- Stop outside the former National Hotel, where Booth stayed and met with conspirators
- Walk along Pennsylvania Avenue, retracing Booth’s route through Washington
- Stop at Ford's Theatre and see the site of Lincoln’s assassination
- Visit Petersen House, where President Lincoln died the following morning
- See the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington House at Arlington Cemetery, former National Hotel, and more
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Meet at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, located outside the National Archives Building. Please plan to arrive 15minutes prior to tour start time.
End point
- Petersen House516 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Itinerary
1
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ford's Theatre
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Petersen Boarding House
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Lincoln Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
FBI Headquarters (Pass By)
The National Archives Museum (Pass By)
5
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
3.7
based on 19 reviews
Anna_G, Jul 2026
Tour Guide Dwayne was so knowledgeable and kind! It was a very fun tour and I learned so many facts about Lincoln that I never knew before! Very cool tour!
Charles_A, Jul 2026
Dwayne is VERY Knowledgeable! Nice van. The tour was at a very pleasant pace. All the relevant sites were visited.
Cathy_S, Jul 2026
Our tour was rescheduled due to road closures for the 4th activities, so we went at 8 am instead of 10. That wasn’t an issue but I was disappointed that Ford’s Theater was closed for maintenance. Our guide Sally, was very informative, and gave us detailed backstory on not only Lincoln, but other landmarks we passed or stopped at. She was lively and entertaining, and very accommodating!
My 35 yr old daughter and 14 yr old granddaughter said they learned a lot from her!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit. We hope your next trip to DC includes another tour with us!
Malaak.
Detra_B, Jun 2026
Tour is in a small group, comfortable van with plenty of opportunities for pics and bathroom stops. Our tour guide, Dewayne, very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We’re so happy to hear you had a great time! Your feedback truly means a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience!
Malaak.
Colleen_R, Jun 2026
Excellent service. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this Tour to anyone visiting DC.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to know that your experience met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon for another great adventure in DC!
Malaak.
Crystal_C, Jun 2026
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very kind. He was patient with us and I appreciated that. Thanks Dwane!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re truly delighted that you had such an enjoyable experience with us. It would be an absolute pleasure to welcome you back again in the near future.
Malaak.
Tiffany_F, Jun 2026
Dwayne is phenomenal! He has a wealth of knowledge and is a fantastic storyteller. Although we couldn't get near the white house due to road closures and Fords theater is undergoing renovations, Dewayne more than made up for it. Definitely recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your tour experience with us. It also helps other future guests see what we are all about! It is always our goal to give people a tour to remember and we are so happy you thought it was! We love hearing that our guests loved their tour experience. It really makes our day! We strive to make our tours fun and memorable for everyone every time. Hopefully we will see you back with us soon!
Malaak.
Greg_K, Jun 2026
I was misled by Viator as to the meeting place in repeated emails and discovered the correct meeting place accidentally when I clicked on a message for contacting the company. Most importantly I have learned that Ford’s Theater had been closed to tours more than 10 days before my scheduled tour and was never so advised despite repeated emails from Viator confirming the tour. This was a blatant deception by this company since the Ford’s Theater visit was the highlight of the tour. I will not use Viator again. I will say that the local guide we used for the remaining part of the tour, Dwayne, was excellent and did a commendable job in trying to make up for the disappointment of not having a complete tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We appreciate your comments regarding Dewayne and are pleased to hear that you found him knowledgeable, professional, and committed to providing an enjoyable experience.
Our tour information, meeting instructions, and booking communications are distributed through the booking platform, and we work closely with our partners to ensure guests receive the most current information available. As with many historic attractions, access to sites such as Ford’s Theatre may occasionally be affected by operational decisions, maintenance requirements, or circumstances beyond a tour operator’s control.
While we understand your disappointment regarding the availability of Ford’s Theatre, our team remained committed to delivering an informative and engaging experience highlighting the significant locations connected to this important chapter of American history.
Thank you again for your feedback and for joining us.
Teresa_H, Jun 2026
It was a very informative excursion. Duane was extremely knowledgeable and a great host.
We had a wonderful time.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit. We hope your next trip to DC includes another tour with us!
Malaak.
Mary_C, Jun 2026
Our driver, Dewayne, was very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He was great. The downside is Signature Tours description left much to be desired. First, the meeting point listed is NOT the meeting point. I really don’t know how anybody writing about this tour could get it so wrong. Plus, they were difficult to respond to questions and concerns. Also, they don’t send a text about closures. Ford Theater, the highlight, was closed for maintenance. Advice to potential customers is to talk to the operator prior to booking so you can make an informed decision.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Dewayne and found him friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic.
Our meeting instructions are provided through the booking platform and pre-tour communications, and we continually work to ensure this information is as clear as possible for all guests. We also strive to keep travelers informed of any updates that may affect scheduled attractions.
As with many historic and government-affiliated sites, temporary closures, maintenance work, and access restrictions can occasionally occur without advance notice and are outside of a tour operator’s control. When this happens, our team works to provide the best possible experience while adapting to those circumstances.
John_M, Jun 2026
They canceled without informing me. A man called about an hour before the start of the tour and asked me if I could reschedule to tomorrow. I said no and he hung up. I had to call to find out it was. I had already arrived at the start location.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We did call you and we tolled you booked in the last minute please contact your agent we offer you to come the next day because you booked in the last minute. This is a very popular tour . Please book in advance next time
Benita_J, May 2026
False advertisement. Supposed to go in buildings and then the guy on phone said we only stop don’t go in. Also called to tell them running 3 minutes late and he hung up on me. Don’t waste your time. Rude people.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.
Our tour descriptions are intended to accurately reflect the itinerary and access available at each location. Certain sites may have visitor restrictions, operational changes, or viewing procedures that are outside of a tour operator’s control.
We also regret that you felt dissatisfied with your communication experience. Our team strives to assist all guests as efficiently as possible, especially when tours are in progress and schedules are time-sensitive.
We appreciate your comments and will continue working to provide clear information and a positive experience for our guests.
Ruben_S, May 2026
If you are a fan of President Lincoln you will love Dewayne's tour. He was friendly and provided detailed background and history of all the stops on our tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your tour experience with us. It also helps other future guests see what we are all about! It is always our goal to give people a tour to remember and we are so happy you thought it was! We love hearing that our guests loved their tour experience. It really makes our day! We strive to make our tours fun and memorable for everyone every time. Hopefully we will see you back with us soon!
Malaak.
char, May 2026
We saw many of the DC sites and a very thorough narration about Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Dwayne was a great guide, very knowledgeable and answered all our questions while driving us around in a very comfortable tour van. We were given many opportunities to get out and take photos, then dropped off at the theater where we proceeded on a self guided tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your tour experience with us. It also helps other future guests see what we are all about! It is always our goal to give people a tour to remember and we are so happy you thought it was! We love hearing that our guests loved their tour experience. It really makes our day! We strive to make our tours fun and memorable for everyone every time. Hopefully we will see you back with us soon!
Malaak.
Jessica_G, May 2026
My family and I took this tour because it included entry to Fords Theatre. When we got to the part of the tour where we were supposed to enter Fords Theatre, we were denied entry due to a special event. Unfortunately, the tour operator denied even a partial refund despite “entry to fords theatre” being listed as “included” in the tour which was scheduled from 11am-1pm. Very disappointing experience.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the tour with us . You can go other time to visit its self guided
Ann_L, May 2026
This tour company showed zero willingness to accommodate our being at wrong initial site and let us meet them along the way. Yet they still took our money.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your comment and sorry for any inconvenience
Michelle_W, May 2026
WOW!! What a great tour. Our guide Dwayne was the absolute best, a walking/talking history book! He was an absolute delight -wish we could get him for other tours. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2026
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the tour. It would be our pleasure to have you join us again in the future!
Malaak.
Richard_E, May 2026
Dwayne was an amazing tour guide!! Very interesting and kept us engaged! The only thing that was a little upsetting was we couldn’t tour the theatre since there was a show. That should have been told to us in the beginning.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review, We're really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.” We hope to see you again soon.
Malaak.
Frank_C, Apr 2026
Wow, me & my 12 year daughter were in town for soccer tournament & thought we were just going see a few sites around Ford’s theater & Peterson House but Dwayne drove us to the Capitol, White House, Lincoln & Vietnam Memorials along with other historic Lincoln sites. At each site we got to get off the van for 10-15mins & take pics! This would not be possible if we rented a car or had uber driver & saved us a lot of walking & headaches. My daughter said we had our own private tour & we both felt Dwayne was funny & extremely knowledgeable, he answered all my questions & more!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It means a lot to know you enjoyed your time exploring DC. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit!
Malaak.
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