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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
This tour is recommended for ages 13+.
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
What to expect
U.S. Capitol
15m
Hear the story of the first ever presidential assassination attempt, right on the Capitol steps.
The National Mall
20m
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
20m · Admission ticket not included
See the exterior of the theater where John Wilkes Booth reshaped the nation's history.
Blair House
20m
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!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet at west side of this intersection, on the edge of the Capitol grounds. The guide will have a Walking Backward Tours sign.
End point
The tour concludes outside Blair House, just across Pennsylvania Ave. from the White House.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
