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- English
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
Meeting and pickup
Meet at west side of this intersection, on the edge of the Capitol grounds. The guide will have a Walking Backward Tours sign.
The tour concludes outside Blair House, just across Pennsylvania Ave. from the White House.
Itinerary
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1U.S. Capitol
Hear the story of the first ever presidential assassination attempt, right on the Capitol steps.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2National 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!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ford's Theatre
See the exterior of the theater where John Wilkes Booth reshaped the nation's history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
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!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 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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