Lincoln Assassination with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House Entry
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Washington DC, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Step into one of history's most dramatic nights—tracing Lincoln's final hours through Civil War-era D.C. Unlike rushed, generic museum visits, this guided tour takes you inside Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House with reserved access, revealing hidden details and untold stories. You see the theatre booth where the President was shot, stand in the very room where Lincoln drew his last breath, and more. This 2-hour small-group tour offers an intimate look at these historic sites.
- Entry into all mentioned sites is included in the cost of booking
- Get access to historic D.C. spots you'd never see on your own
- Your guide brings the ill-fated night to life, enriching your time
- Limited to just 12 travelers, you get an intimate, small-group experience
What's Included
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Lincoln Assassination Tour in Washington DC
- Reserved Entry into Ford's Theatre (check ticket option)
- Reserved Entry into Petersen House, the house Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot
- Explore the Museum at Ford's Theatre with a guide and hear stories of the rare artifacts on display
- Guided Tour of Ford's Theatre (check ticket option)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Unscripted by Guided Tours DC400 7th St NW #102, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW. Look for our signs out front
End point
- Ford's Theatre511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Itinerary
1
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ford's Theatre
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Petersen Boarding House
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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 492 reviews
Deborah_L, Apr 2026
Kevin was so great!! Arlington National Cemetery is daunting, he made it interesting and relevant. Highly recommend!
Ron_P, Apr 2026
Jim Garrett did an outstanding job as a subject matter expert in the Lincoln Assassination. He answered all my questions and his detailed knowledge of what took place was most impressive! Even though the tour had to be a little rushed due to a matinee performance at Ford’s, Jim more than made up for it with his outstanding work. I applaud his efforts!
Kendra_S, Apr 2026
Very informative and entertaining. Our guide Skye was super smart and very entertaining! I learned things I never knew!
John_L, Apr 2026
There is some walking involved, but mostly flat walking. The guide, Dash , was very informative and packed other relevant sites in along the way, including the National Portrait Gallery.
Lisa_H, Apr 2026
Our Guide was the best. She gave us so much history and went above and beyond. I would book this tour again.
Darlene_R, Apr 2026
Really nice walk around the neighborhood
Learning history. Civil War
And what old building used to look like
We went to a museum saw some old great actors and a lot of historians who shaped America to what it is today.
Launie_T, Apr 2026
Jim was very knowledgeable and personable. Made sure everyone could see/hear him and interact with us
SARINA_M, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was fantastic. Jim was very passionate and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend to others.
Beth_C, Apr 2026
Super interesting and educational. We learned a lot and felt like the tour was fantastic! Our guide was amazing.
Laura_B, Apr 2026
Walking is manageable, and covers a lot of ground. Take your ibuprofen prior to the tour. It's an excellent adventure in history and tour guide Tony has a lot of interesting information and trivia to share.
Robert_S, Apr 2026
Dash was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and fun to listen to! The experience included the Theater as well as the house next door.
Deana_G, Apr 2026
This was such a fantastic, informative and interesting tour. Our guide, Dash, showed such a passion for history and particularly the topic of Lincoln. So glad we did this tour!
Rgoodrich8, Apr 2026
Lots of walking but good historical information provided by tour guide Dash. Should definitely include this tour.
Robin_V, Apr 2026
Much better than expected. Jim’s knowledge of the incident blew us away!!! Would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in Lincoln and the assassination
David_W, Mar 2026
Greatly enjoyed the tour. Jim is very knowledgeable and did a great job! Learned a lot of interesting information and it was fun walking around that area of DC.
Timothy_G, Mar 2026
Very interesting and informative, really gives the history and background, easy access to attraction.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We lopve having the oppertunity to give the full story AND the sites involved.
David_L, Mar 2026
I learned much more than I already knew about the last day of Lincoln's life. The guide was knowledgeable and considerate of all the guests.
TeresaL_M, Mar 2026
This was a very informative historical tour not just the buildings, but the information guide was terrific and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour if you love history and want to know more about Lincoln.
Lindsey_E, Mar 2026
It is a walking tour, so people with disabilities beware. Other than that, it is accessible. Tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.
Diane_W, Mar 2026
This is a very informative and interesting tour. Wear good walking shoes. Our tour guide was Tony. He had a wealth of information about Lincoln. He was easy to hear and understand.
Brandon_F, Mar 2026
Tour guide’s talks were scattered and sometimes ended mid sentence. Did not seem there was an outline followed. Removed early out of Ford Theatre and rushed through the Peterson house. Recommend to just purchase tickets to both and listen to the park ranger at the theatre and self guide through the house instead!
Jill_M, Mar 2026
Shane H is an amazing tour guide. This was the #1 priority for our visit as my son is a huge fan of The Civil War history and Abraham Lincoln. Shane is patient, engaging, educated, and a lot of fun. Highly recommend booking this tour!
Brian_H, Mar 2026
The tour was great even though we couldn’t get inside Ford’s Theatre (VIP event) but James Garrett is a walking encyclopedia on Lincoln’s assassination.
Dawn_J, Mar 2026
It was fascinating to listen to all the little nuances about Lincoln’s life that I wouldn’t have learned had I not gone on this tour. It was amazing to be in the same place where one of the most pivotal events in our country’s history happened and listen to someone knowledgeable and passionate about it telling us the story.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
This is what we love for people to walk away feeling, that we not only showed you the room where it happened at Ford's Theatre and the Pettersen House but added some interesting bits you might have otherwise missed.
Timothy_M, Mar 2026
This was a fantastic tour. Tour Guide, Dash, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the story of one of our country's darkest moments. He was quick to tailor his presentation to the interests of those present. Very well done!
Sherry_M, Mar 2026
Enjoyed the tour. Some areas of old house warm and tight so if any part of group is sever claustrophobic. Just be ready. We made it ok. As husband slight case but he was able to finish tour. Guide was knowledgeable and interesting
Barbara_M, Mar 2026
It was invaluable to have a guide to break everything down for us instead of just going on our own. Well, worth the money.
Bridget_C, Mar 2026
Our tour guide Skye was very knowledgeable with a great personality. The tour was very interesting and I learned a lot. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
LauraGardner, Feb 2026
Learned so much. I was lucky and only one who showed up. So really a private tour saw lots of new things.
Anthony_M, Feb 2026
Shane was a great guide. While it is fun to explore by yourself, it is much better when you have a person like Shane to guide you through and answer your questions. Many times on the tour I heard someone that was not a part of our tour ask a question about something Shane had just told us about. Many times those people just left going “🤷♂️”.
Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Anthony, thank you for the fantastic review! We are so glad Shane could provide that extra layer of context that you just can't get exploring on your own. It is always satisfying to have those burning questions answered right on the spot—we’ll be sure to tell Shane he was a hit. Thanks for choosing us!
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