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Experience the history that brings visitors to Dallas. Explore the places and stories surrounding President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, including JFK Memorial Plaza, Dealey Plaza, the Grassy Knoll, X’s on Elm Street and the former Texas School Book Depository. Look toward the sixth-floor window associated with the official investigation as your guide puts November 22, 1963, into context, sharing what is known, what the official investigation concluded, and the conspiracy theories and questions that remain.
Continue through the West End Historic District, with 8 custom Food Tours of America tastings at 3 restaurants—plenty for a meal, featuring Latin and Indian favorites and distinctly Texas bison and venison. Step inside Wild Bill’s Western Wear, housed in a historic former drugstore, see its original late-1800s bar, and discover where a scene from Taylor Sheridan’s Dutton Ranch was filmed—all while enjoying an included beer.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your tour host at John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. Street parking and paid parking lots are available throughout the West End Historic District. Please check posted signs and allow extra time for parking and walking to the meeting point. The tour ends a short walk from the starting location.
Itinerary
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1John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
Begin at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza and learn about the monument created in President Kennedy’s memory and the events that brought Dallas into the world spotlight on November 22, 1963.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Dallas County Courthouse (Pass by)
See the striking Old Red Courthouse, completed in 1892 and known for its distinctive red sandstone architecture. Hear how this historic landmark has stood at the center of Dallas civic life for more than a century.
Admission ticket free -
2John Neely Bryan Cabin
See the replica of the cabin associated with Dallas founder John Neely Bryan and hear how the small settlement he established along the Trinity River grew into the city of Dallas.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
Explore the historic site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination as your guide puts November 22, 1963, into context. See the Grassy Knoll and X’s on Elm Street while hearing the documented history, official findings and enduring questions surrounding that day.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See the former Texas School Book Depository and look toward the sixth-floor window associated with the official investigation. Learn about the building’s role in the events and investigation surrounding President Kennedy’s assassination. Admission to The Sixth Floor Museum is not included.
Admission ticket free -
West End Historic District (Pass by)
Walk through Dallas’ West End Historic District, known for its historic brick buildings and connection to the city’s early commercial history. Discover another side of Dallas through the district’s architecture, streets and stories.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour through Downtown Dallas and the West End Historic District and may include sidewalks, curbs, street crossings and periods of standing. If you have accessibility or mobility needs, please contact Food Tours of America before your tour so we can provide additional information about the route and participating venues.
- Guests should be comfortable walking approximately 1 mile and standing for portions of the 2.5-hour tour. The experience includes both indoor and outdoor portions, so please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- At least 72 hours’ advance notice is required for dietary accommodations and menu substitutions. Please provide the name of each guest and their specific dietary restriction or food allergy when booking.
- Booking within 72 hours? Please provide your dietary needs at the time of booking. We’ll do our best to accommodate last-minute requests, but some substitutions may be limited or unavailable.
- All accommodations depend on each restaurant’s capabilities and cannot be guaranteed. Substitutions may differ from the standard tastings, and in some cases, fewer tastings may be available.
- Severe or life-threatening food allergies: Our tours visit multiple independent restaurants, and we do not control their kitchens or the potential for cross-contact. For this reason, our tours may not be appropriate for guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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