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Assassinations Capital: Presidential Crime Scenes Walking Tour
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2 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
This tour is recommended for ages 14+.
Some of the most notorious crime scenes in DC are hidden in plain sight. Strolling from the Capitol to the White House, you'll see the locations of four presidential assassination attempts (and talk about some of the attempts outside of DC). Your guide will share the motives, the manhunts, and crazy coincidences that might have changed history forever.
What's Included
- A guided walking tour with a presidential history expert (and former comedian)
- Private transportation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Start time
09:30 AM
End Point
The tour concludes outside Blair House, just across Pennsylvania Ave. from the White House.
What To Expect
U.S. Capitol
Hear the story of the first ever presidential assassination attempt, right on the Capitol steps.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Mall
We'll walk part of the National Mall to talk about the assassination of James Garfield, which took place in the heart of DC!
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ford's Theatre
See the exterior of the theater where John Wilkes Booth reshaped the nation's history.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Blair House
The "President's Guest House" has a dark history - as we visit the outside, find out out why it became a shocking crime scene in 1950!
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Walking Backward Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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