Lincoln Assassination Tour

Join an expert guide as you explore the events that changed the history of a nation on the night a US president was assassinated for the first time. Follow in the footsteps of John Wilkes Booth on the day of April 14, 1865, while learning about life in Washington, DC during the Civil War.
Tour downtown Washington, DC and see the locations where historic homes and business from the era once stood, and some still do. Explore Ford's Theatre and see artifacts from the era. Visit the actual room where Lincoln died in the Petersen house.

​*IMPORTANT: Ford's Theatre is closed for visitors May 28 through August 31 2026 for repairs, During this time no entry to Ford's will be possible. Tour will still visit Petersen House and Aftermaths Museum.

Civil War DC

See Iconic sights of the Civil War and those associate with the Assassination hidden in plain sight.

Ford's Theatre* & Museum

Explore the Museum at Ford's Theatre with a personal guide and learn the stories of the rare artifacts on display relating to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Then take a guided tour of the actual theater followed up by a ranger talk on the events around Lincoln's assignation.

The Petersen Boarding House

End your tour at the house President Lincoln was taken to after his fatal shot at the theater, with entry to explore inside and see the room where he died the following day.*Unscripted Tours is not associated with Ford's Theatre. We reserve group entry passes as part of your tour.