WASHINGTON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
The Night That Changed a Nation: A Walking Investigation into Lincoln’s Assassination
A guided, 2.5-hour walking tour that visits the key landmarks tied to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and re-examines the plot with fresh context and revelations.
The Night That Changed a Nation: A Walking Investigation into Lincoln’s Assassination.
This thrilling, one-of-a-kind walking tour moves through the streets and squares of Washington to visit the principal landmark locations involved in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, immersing participants in insights and revelations that reframe the events of that night and related assassinations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sites of a National Turning Point
Visit the main landmark locations involved in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln and hear the often-hidden context that reshapes how the assassination is remembered.
White House Exteriors & La Fayette Square
See the exterior of the White House and the handsome La Fayette Square as part of the route that situates the assassination within the capital’s civic geography.
Ford’s Theatre & Petersen House
Stand outside Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen House — the two central locations that played a pivotal role in Lincoln’s assassination — and learn their roles in the plot and aftermath.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over approximately 2.5 hours, a local English-speaking guide leads a small group on a walking circuit through Washington’s historic core, stopping at the principal sites tied to the assassination and delivering detailed interpretation and revelations that encourage fresh questions about that night and other related events.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for approximately 2.5 hours.
Dress for walking and the weather; note that the tour does not include food or drink, so plan accordingly.
Includes a first-class English-speaking local guide and small-group operation for safety and comfort; does not include hotel pickup/drop-off, transportation, food or drink, or guide gratuity.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
What is included in the price?
The tour includes a first-class English-speaking local guide and operates with small groups for safety and comfort.
Does the tour provide transportation or hotel pickup?
No—hotel pickup/drop-off and transportation are excluded from the tour.
Can I bring food or drink on the tour?
No—food and drink are not included and the tour notes exclusions for food and drink.
Is gratuity included for the guide?
No—guide gratuity is excluded.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is operated by Letz Go City Tours USA.