Lincoln's Assassination Walking Tour
ID: GYG109513-156697
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join this story-telling tour that explores the fateful night of Lincoln's Assassination and the events leading up to it.
The trajectory of this nation was changed on one night in a small family run theater when President Lincoln was murdered in cold blood. What lead up that moment? Who was behind this coordinated plot?
The entire story is stranger than fiction and on this two hour walking tour you will trace the steps of the killers and learn all about this dark night. It is a story filled with intrigue, mystery and betrayal. Join this family friendly tour and see why this is one of our highest rated tours in Washington.
You'll learn about the events that led up to the attempted assassination of the Secretary of State and the Vice President, as well as the assassination of President Lincoln. Following in his footsteps from the White House to Ford's Theatre to Peterson's Boarding House, where he took his final breath.
Highlights
- Learn more about the assassination
- Visit Vice President Andrew Johnson's Hotel
- Go to Ford's Theatre
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Whilst the tour will visit Ford's Theatre, entrance inside may not be possible.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please meet your guide at Lafayette Square, in front of the statue of Andrew Jackson.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
