JFK Assassination and Museum Tour in Dallas
4.9
(2711)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
Your all-inclusive tour begins with transportation to the museum site. With pre-booked tickets included in the experience, briskly go inside each location without waiting around in line. Listen to the commentary from your guide as you tour the Grassy Knoll. Then, make your way to the Kennedy Memorial where many people go to pay their respects. As the day goes on, continue to learn about the facts, theories, and mysteries surrounding the JFK assassination. Make a stop at the Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House, as well as the Sixth Floor Museum, before heading to your final location, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza.
Languages:
English
📍John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
🏢Operated by Fun Texas Tours
Highlights
- ✓Historical tour to the JFK Memorial and Grassy Knoll
- ✓Learn about the events leading up to the JFK assassination, the shooting itself, and the aftermath
- ✓Separate fact from myth over the events of Nov. 22, 1963
- ✓Tour includes all transportation and entrance fees
What you'll see & do
- ✓The John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza was dedicated June 24, 1970. In the years since, it has become an integral part of the city’s urban landscape and cultural heritage.
- ✓Step into one of the most famous locations in American history as your guide leads you on a walking tour through Dealey Plaza and the Grassy Knoll. Stand at the exact location where thousands of witnesses gathered on November 22, 1963, and hear the dramatic story of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. You'll see the former Texas School Book Depository, the "X" marking the spot on Elm Street where the fatal shot struck, the Pergola, the Triple Underpass, the picket fence, and other key landmarks that have become central to one of history's most debated events. Your guide will explain the official timeline, eyewitness accounts, and the significance of each location while allowing plenty of time for photos and questions.
- ✓Visit the modest rooming house where Lee Harvey Oswald lived in the weeks leading up to President John F. Kennedy's assassination. This rarely included stop offers a unique look into one of the most significant locations connected to the events of November 22, 1963. Your guide will explain Oswald's daily routine, his movements on the day of the assassination, and the historical importance of the house. Learn about the landlady who rented him the room, hear fascinating stories surrounding his stay, and see the exterior of the home where one of history's most controversial figures once lived. This exclusive stop provides additional insight into the assassination timeline that few other JFK tours include.
- ✓J. D. Tippit Memorial Site Visit the historic intersection where Dallas Police Officer J. D. Tippit was fatally shot on November 22, 1963, approximately 45 minutes after President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Your guide will explain why this location became a pivotal part of the investigation and how the events that unfolded here led to the nationwide manhunt for Lee Harvey Oswald. Standing at the intersection, you'll learn about the eyewitness accounts, the timeline of the shooting, and its role in one of the most significant criminal investigations in American history. This important stop provides a deeper understanding of the dramatic events that took place throughout Dallas on that historic day.
- ✓Make a brief stop at the historic Texas Theatre, where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested approximately 80 minutes after President John F. Kennedy's assassination. During this 10-minute stop, your guide will explain the dramatic events that unfolded inside the theater on November 22, 1963, as Dallas police surrounded the building and captured the prime suspect. Learn how Oswald entered the theater without purchasing a ticket, the confrontation that took place during his arrest, and why this location became one of the final key scenes in the JFK assassination timeline. You'll have time to view the historic theater, take photos, and gain a deeper understanding of the events that led to one of the most significant arrests in American history.Stop along the way at the historic Texas Movie Theater in Oak Cliff, a beautiful and historic area of downtown Dallas.
- ✓The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building in downtown Dallas, Texas, overlooking Dealey Plaza at the intersection of Elm and Houston.
What's included
- ✓Sixth Floor Museum
- ✓Live commentary on board
- ✓Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House
What's not included
- ✓Parking fees
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Texas law mandates that children under 8 years old, unless they are taller than 4 ft 9 in, must be secured in an appropriate Child Passenger Safety seat or booster seat.
No bathroom break until you get to the Sixth Floor Museum
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 78.00
JFK Assassination and Museum Tour in Dallas
4.9
(2711)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
Your all-inclusive tour begins with transportation to the museum site. With pre-booked tickets included in the experience, briskly go inside each location without waiting around in line. Listen to the commentary from your guide as you tour the Grassy Knoll. Then, make your way to the Kennedy Memorial where many people go to pay their respects. As the day goes on, continue to learn about the facts, theories, and mysteries surrounding the JFK assassination. Make a stop at the Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House, as well as the Sixth Floor Museum, before heading to your final location, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza.
Languages:
English
📍John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
🏢Operated by Fun Texas Tours
Highlights
- ✓Historical tour to the JFK Memorial and Grassy Knoll
- ✓Learn about the events leading up to the JFK assassination, the shooting itself, and the aftermath
- ✓Separate fact from myth over the events of Nov. 22, 1963
- ✓Tour includes all transportation and entrance fees
What you'll see & do
- ✓The John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza was dedicated June 24, 1970. In the years since, it has become an integral part of the city’s urban landscape and cultural heritage.
- ✓Step into one of the most famous locations in American history as your guide leads you on a walking tour through Dealey Plaza and the Grassy Knoll. Stand at the exact location where thousands of witnesses gathered on November 22, 1963, and hear the dramatic story of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. You'll see the former Texas School Book Depository, the "X" marking the spot on Elm Street where the fatal shot struck, the Pergola, the Triple Underpass, the picket fence, and other key landmarks that have become central to one of history's most debated events. Your guide will explain the official timeline, eyewitness accounts, and the significance of each location while allowing plenty of time for photos and questions.
- ✓Visit the modest rooming house where Lee Harvey Oswald lived in the weeks leading up to President John F. Kennedy's assassination. This rarely included stop offers a unique look into one of the most significant locations connected to the events of November 22, 1963. Your guide will explain Oswald's daily routine, his movements on the day of the assassination, and the historical importance of the house. Learn about the landlady who rented him the room, hear fascinating stories surrounding his stay, and see the exterior of the home where one of history's most controversial figures once lived. This exclusive stop provides additional insight into the assassination timeline that few other JFK tours include.
- ✓J. D. Tippit Memorial Site Visit the historic intersection where Dallas Police Officer J. D. Tippit was fatally shot on November 22, 1963, approximately 45 minutes after President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Your guide will explain why this location became a pivotal part of the investigation and how the events that unfolded here led to the nationwide manhunt for Lee Harvey Oswald. Standing at the intersection, you'll learn about the eyewitness accounts, the timeline of the shooting, and its role in one of the most significant criminal investigations in American history. This important stop provides a deeper understanding of the dramatic events that took place throughout Dallas on that historic day.
- ✓Make a brief stop at the historic Texas Theatre, where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested approximately 80 minutes after President John F. Kennedy's assassination. During this 10-minute stop, your guide will explain the dramatic events that unfolded inside the theater on November 22, 1963, as Dallas police surrounded the building and captured the prime suspect. Learn how Oswald entered the theater without purchasing a ticket, the confrontation that took place during his arrest, and why this location became one of the final key scenes in the JFK assassination timeline. You'll have time to view the historic theater, take photos, and gain a deeper understanding of the events that led to one of the most significant arrests in American history.Stop along the way at the historic Texas Movie Theater in Oak Cliff, a beautiful and historic area of downtown Dallas.
- ✓The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building in downtown Dallas, Texas, overlooking Dealey Plaza at the intersection of Elm and Houston.
What's included
- ✓Sixth Floor Museum
- ✓Live commentary on board
- ✓Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House
What's not included
- ✓Parking fees
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Texas law mandates that children under 8 years old, unless they are taller than 4 ft 9 in, must be secured in an appropriate Child Passenger Safety seat or booster seat.
No bathroom break until you get to the Sixth Floor Museum
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 78.00