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A walking tour visiting the sites of presidential assassination attempts (successful and unsuccessful!) in the heart of DC.

Highlights

• Learn the forgotten story of the first presidential assassination attempt
• Recreate Harry Truman's very close call
• Visit the famous scenes of the Lincoln conspiracy

Description

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. Your guide will share the motives, the manhunts, and crazy coincidences that might have changed history forever. This tour starts on the east side of the U.S. Capitol and ends in the park north of the White House. The route is roughly 2.5 miles and the tour takes 2.5 hours. The recommended age for this activity is 14+.

Includes

Outdoor guided walking tour with presidential history expert

Important Information

• This tour is entirely outdoors. Refunds may be granted in instances of severe weather.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund