Overview
Experience the JFK tragedy firsthand...your private Tour Guide will lead you through the historic day of Friday, November 22, 1963 as you follow the timeline of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. Your Tour Guide will show you old photographs, maps and diagrams to help you better understand the story.
* Dealey Plaza (National Register of Historic Places)
* Kennedy Memorial Plaza
* Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (view from outside)
* Police Headquarters, City Jail
* Trace Motorcade Route through Dallas
* Old Parkland Hospital
* Site of Officer J. D. Tippit's assassination
* Oswald's Boarding House
* The Texas Theatre
* Dallas Police Memorial
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Transportation in Luxury Air Conditioned SUV
Hotel Pick-Up ONLY for properties within 3-miles of 100 S Houston St, Dallas TX, 75202
Gratuities
For groups of 5 or more, please call 214.682.7712 to make custom arrangements.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The Starbucks is located in Highland Park Village Shopping Center, Highland Park, Dallas, Texas. The shopping center is located in the Southwest corner of Preston Road and Mockingbird Lane. You may wait inside or outside. Your Tour Guide will call you upon their arrival.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
15 min
Experience the JFK tragedy firsthand. This fascinating tour begins with a visit to the aesthetically simple, Kennedy Memorial; a thoughtful piece of art; the space is intended for reflection and remembrance.
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Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
45 min
Visit Dealey Plaza; a public park in downtown Dallas and the site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. As you walk through Dealey Plaza with your Tour Guide, learn about the Presidential motorcade route and stop at the infamous Grassy Knoll, where bystanders heard gunshots. Learn about the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (which commemorates the life and legacy of JFK); now located within the building formerly known as the Texas School Book Depository. See the “corner window” used by the alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Hear details of key evidence, the Warren Commission Report, the role of the Secret Service Agents, eyewitness accounts, the Zapruder film and discuss the conspiracy theories. Depart Dealey Plaza and trace Kennedy’s presidential limousine's route to Parkland Hospital; where questionable decisions were made in the midst of the crisis. Hear accounts from the ER doctors, the tragic moments Jackie Kennedy experienced and the welfare of severely injured Governor Connally. In route, you will stop at the Dallas Trade Mart, where JFK was schedule to be the guest of honor and deliver a speech at a luncheon hosted by Dallas dignitaries.
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Turtle Creek Park
45 min
Drive the route of the presidential motorcade as it left Dallas' Love Field Airport heading towards downtown. Learn about Kennedy's plans for his trip to Texas.
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Main Street Garden
20 min
Stop by Main Street Gardens to see the Old Municipal Building. In 1963, this was the home of the Dallas Police Headquarters and the Dallas city jail where Lee Harvey Oswald was held over the weekend. Your guide will cover the circumstances that lead to the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald by nightclub owner, Jack Ruby.
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The Texas Theatre
1 hour
Trace Lee Harvey Oswald's footsteps as he fled the Texas School Book Depository to the Dallas neighborhood of Oak Cliff. Stop by Oswald's boarding house that still stands today. Visit the corner of 10th and Patton St.; the site where Oswald fatally shot Dallas Police Officer J. D. Tippit. Follow the expected route Oswald took as he fled the scene, to the famous Texas Theatre, where he was captured and arrested after a struggle with the Dallas Police.
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Dallas City Hall
10 min
Located adjacent to the Dallas City Hall is the Dallas Police Memorial; a tribute to all Dallas Police Officers slain in the line of duty. Look for the fallen J. D. Tippit's name on the Memorial.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
FAQs about JFK Historical Tour
Can I cancel JFK Historical Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
The Starbucks is located in Highland Park Village Shopping Center, Highland Park, Dallas, Texas. The shopping center is located in the Southwest corner of Preston Road and Mockingbird Lane. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Transportation in Luxury Air Conditioned SUV
- Hotel Pick-Up ONLY for properties within 3-miles of 100 S Houston St, Dallas TX, 75202
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- For groups of 5 or more, please call 214.682.7712 to make custom arrangements.
Which places does it visit?
It visits John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District, Turtle Creek Park, Main Street Garden, The Texas Theatre, Dallas City Hall.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Discover Dallas Tours
