JFK Historical Tour
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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 Memorial3 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Instant Confirmation
Mobile ticket
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation in Luxury Air Conditioned SUV
Hotel Pick-Up ONLY for properties within 3-miles of 100 S Houston St, Dallas TX, 75202
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
For groups of 5 or more, please call 214.682.7712 to make custom arrangements.
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John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
646 Main Street, , Dallas, United States, 75202Experience 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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
411 Elm Street, Dallas, United States, 75202-3521Visit 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.45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationTurtle Creek Park(Pass By)
3333 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, United States, 75219Drive 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.View Location3
Main Street Garden
Main Street, Dallas, United StatesStop 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.20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
The Texas Theatre
231 W Jefferson Blvd, , Dallas, United States, 75208-4510Trace 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. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location5
Dallas City Hall
1500 Marilla St, , Dallas, United States, 75201-6318Located 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. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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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.View Location
End point
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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.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We offer hotel pickup within a 3 mile radius of downtown Dallas. Otherwise, tours depart from the Starbucks in Highland Park Village Shopping Center, 100 Highland Park Village Suite 101A, Dallas, TX 75205
- Travelers will be picked up 5 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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