Assassinations Capital: Presidential Crime Scenes Walking Tour
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.
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Assassinations Capital: Presidential Crime Scenes Walking Tour
What's included in Assassinations Capital: Presidential Crime Scenes Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
U.S. Capitol
Hear the story of the first ever presidential assassination attempt, right on the Capitol steps.
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!
Ford's Theatre
See the exterior of the theater where John Wilkes Booth reshaped the nation's history.
Inclusions
- A guided walking tour with a presidential history expert (and former comedian)
- Private transportation
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet at west side of this intersection, on the edge of the Capitol grounds. The guide will have a Walking Backward Tours sign.
End Points
- The tour concludes outside Blair House, just across Pennsylvania Ave. from the White House.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Check in with your guide (who will be holding a Walking Backward Tours sign) at the meeting point.
