Podcast Tour Dallas The Fracture of American Innocence

Dallas, USA
Duration55m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step back into the chilling reality of November 22, 1963. This solemn, chronological documentary tour guides you through the exact timeline of the JFK assassination. You will walk the motorcade route, stand beneath the infamous sixth-floor window, and look out from behind the grassy knoll's picket fence. Beyond the true-crime mechanics of the shooting, this journey explores the profound psychological trauma inflicted on Dallas—once dubbed the 'City of Hate'—and how a single afternoon shattered America's trust in official truth.

- A 0.7 km self-guided tour with 5 stops over 55 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
    10m
    A solemn cenotaph designed by Philip Johnson, representing Dallas's eventual effort to memorialize the President and heal from the trauma of 1963.
  2. 10m
    A historic 1892 courthouse that stands at the edge of Dealey Plaza, representing the political, social, and institutional climate of Dallas leading up to the President's visit.
  3. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
    10m
    The focal point of the Warren Commission's findings, where Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired three shots from the southeast corner window.
  4. 10m
    The epicenter of JFK assassination conspiracy theories, where many witnesses reported hearing shots or seeing smoke from behind the wooden picket fence.
  5. 10m
    The center of the plaza, focusing on the aftermath, the designation of Dealey Plaza as a National Historic Landmark, and a final reflection on the loss of innocence.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Dallas's main station, take local public transport toward John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, Dallas, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Dealey Plaza Reflection Pools, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Dallas's main station. The departure point is Dealey Plaza Reflection Pools, Dallas, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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