Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre

Name: Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Price: 49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.79 (231 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour will take you minute by minute through the last day of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.

You will meet the conspirators who were desperately trying to save the Confederate cause in the dying days of the Civil War. There were to be 3 attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage.

-The White House - where Lincoln gave his final speech in the presence of his later assassin, John Wilkes Booth

-Home of Secretary of State Seward - who was attacked that night by a co-conspirator of Booth

-National Theatre - potential site of Booth's attack on Lincoln, but instead where his young son learned of the death of his father.

-Site of the Kirkwood House Hotel - where VP Andrew Johnson lived and an attack on him was planned.

-Ford's Theatre - the site of the assassination while watching a play. Travelers may opt to visit on their own. Tickets from NPS required.

-Peterson's Boarding House - where Lincoln took his final breath.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note: This tour does not enter any buildings during the tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

St. John's Episcopal Church

Nicknamed the Church of the Presidents, we start our tour here to get an overview of Washington DC in the 1860s; understanding the events that led to this fateful night. (We do not enter any buildings on this tour)

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Lafayette Square

The tour will begin with an introduction to President Lincoln's final months in the White House. New characters will be introduced as we explore the historic row houses that surround the park.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Historic Photos to View on the Tour of Sites and Characters

Professional, Licensed Tour Guide

Entrance into Ford's Theatre (tickets from NPS required)

Options

The Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour

Reviews

4.79

231 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

207

Great Tour!
Shetler A,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour, fun and engaging tour guide (Trevor) that kept the story interesting and packed with tons of facts! We are locals and will definitely recommend this to visiting family and friends!
Don't miss out!
Eileen B,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The night of our tour was bitterly cold. We almost canceled but we are so thrilled that we didn't! Becca was just fantastic and brought everything to life (even when we couldn't feel our toes). She is such an incredible wealth of information - tackling not only the subject matter but anything thrown at her generally. Can't speak highly enough about the tour and Becca.
Cool tour
Michael K,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Katherine’s story telling was excellent and really added to our stay in DC. Even on a freezing night, we had fun!
Lincoln Assassination
Dan G,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I read a lot about history, especially the Civil War. I had read extensively about the assassination. This tour and visiting the sites really put the events of that night in perspective. I really enjoyed it. The tour guide was very knowlegable and gave a good tour.
Becca was a great tour...
Matthew R,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Becca was a great tour guide! She was so informative and had tons of information for us. Highly recommend her for any tours you have planned in DC!
Great Snow Day Tour
Viktoria H,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour on snowing evening. The company did an amazing job making sure the group would feel comfortable and made adjustments. I learned so much and really felt a better understanding of the event. It was such a great way to introduce my visit to Fords Theatre.
Here’s you’re review
Michelle D,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Was not offered a refund, was not able to complete the tour due to a disability I suffered during my trip.
Book It!
Kathryn J,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
this tour was very interesting and Becca did a great job of presenting. she made you feel like you were actually witnessing the night. she really kept our attention and i’m so glad i booked this! highly recommend!
Lincoln Assassination Tour
ShruMoh,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great tour to understand the whole day the lincoln assassination happened. The tour explains what everyone did on that day, jow was their was going etc. It also highlights the history about 16th President. Our Guide Georgia was on time and provided great insights about the tour. At the end she gave us some recommendation for good food as well. The tour starts near the north entrance of the white house and ends at Ford Theatre. The tour last for around 2-2.5 hours.
Take this tour!
Ashley C,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Becca was an incredible tour guide and story-teller! This entire tour was captivating and her knowledge of the city itself and Lincoln's life and death was awesome. I cannot recommend this enough!! Such a fascinating experience.