About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- A guided walking tour with a presidential history expert (and former comedian)
Not included
- Private transportation
Itinerary and highlights
Hear the story of the first ever presidential assassination attempt, right on the Capitol steps.
We'll walk part of the National Mall to talk about the assassination of James Garfield, which took place in the heart of DC!
See the exterior of the theater where John Wilkes Booth reshaped the nation's history.
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 information
- Meet at west side of this intersection, on the edge of the Capitol grounds. The guide will have a Walking Backward Tours sign.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Walking Backward Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
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