expedia
Skip to main content

DC Civil War and President Lincoln Semi-Private Walking Tour

By Unscripted Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,183 per adult
See tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Please note that in the case of a government shutdown we will be providing alternative options

Join a DC expert on a one-a-kind experience to learn the Civil War history of Washington on a semi-private (8ppl max) tour.

We begin with the lead up to the Civil War and how the US Capitol was the staging ground for its beginning. Next we see the home and office of Clara Barton. From there we walk up to the Portrait Gallery and discuss key players in the Civil War and its inception all in a building that acted as a Civil War Hospital. We finish by discussing the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. We will see the exterior of Ford's Theatre and visit the room across the street where President Lincoln took his final breath.

Highlights include:
See Civil War Monuments and Memorials
Learn about prominent Civil War figures and see President Lincoln's life masks in the National Portrait Gallery
Hear the events of the Lincoln assassination and see the room where the president passed away

Activity location
  • National Portrait Gallery
    • F Street NW, Smithsonian Institution
    • 20560, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Unscripted by Guided Tours DC
    • 400 7th Street Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Check availability

DC Civil War and President Lincoln Semi-Private Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
฿2,183.16 x 1 Adult฿2,183.16
Total
Price is ฿2,183.16
Until Tue, 16 Dec
Return to your original page

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office Museum (Pass by)
See Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office where the famous Civil War nurse helped reunite and bring closure to loved ones
National Portrait Gallery
  • 40m
See portraits of famous Civil War figures and the life masks of Abraham Lincoln in the building that housed Union soldiers and Lincoln's second inaugural ball
Petersen Boarding House
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Your guide will take you through the home where President Lincoln passed away on the morning of April 15th after his assassination across the street

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    National Portrait Gallery
    • F Street NW, Smithsonian Institution
    • 20560, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Unscripted by Guided Tours DC
    • 400 7th Street Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Washington DC your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Washington DC

With so many things to do in Washington DC, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Washington DC. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Washington DC to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.