JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House
Description
Explore Dallas like never before on this three and a half hour small group tour with transport by air-conditioned van. Travel to the Grassy Knoll and the infamous car ride that made history on November 22, 1963. Many people remember the day when they heard the news of the tragic assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as he drove through Dallas. The assassination, assumed to be by Lee Harvey Oswald, is one of the most discussed and speculated unsolved mysteries of our time. Includes Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House. *** Please be advised there is walking involved in the first hour of the tour. ****
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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.
The assassination, assumed to be by Lee Harvey Oswald, is one of the most discussed and speculated unsolved mysteries of our time will take you to the world of conspiracy, where you may look out over Dealey Plaza (JFK Assassination), Grassy Knoll, and the Kennedy Memorial.
Begin with a pickup from a centrally located pickup point and travel to the Grassy Knoll and the infamous car ride that made history on November 22, 1963. Travel to the Grassy Knoll and the infamous car ride that made history on November 22, 1963.
Continue the journey of controversy and conspiracy to the home Oswald, said to be where JD Tippit was killed. This is considered a twist in the conspiracy theory of the assassination.
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.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers in the van. The first hour is a walking tour and there could be more people in the group.
- 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
Reviews(2,658)
This trip was beyond five stars! I am a first time Dallas visitor from Philadelphia and went solo while my daughter was on a business trip. The meeting spot was easy,the tour guide Preston was so full of knowledge and fun facts. He was absolutely amazing! I am even more intrigued by the assassination now. He took us around town to visit and point out certain sites with lots of facts and stories, Dealey Plaza and ended with a tour of the book depository.
You’ve read about it, you’ve watched the movies. But our guide, John, actually took us through the entire true crime story. He was very well-versed in the research and history surrounding the assassination of JFK. The tour was more than we expected. Taking this tour was literally walking/driving through the scene of the crime. Up close and personal. Look, you can go to a museum or read a book or watch a movie anytime, but to have someone drive you through the parade route and then retrace the steps of Lee Harvey Oswald. And even get to go inside and see his room in the boarding house where he lived and had stashed the revolver he used to shoot a Texas police officer before fleeing to the movie theater (which you also see). It really helps you have a deeper understanding of why there are various conspiracy theories. We even unexpectedly bumped into the current owner of the boarding house (the granddaughter of the original owner) who says that Lee used to try to help her with her homework when she was 11 years old. My husband loves history and documentaries about historic events so I booked this tour for us and our 22-year-old son, who is working in Texas this summer. We are a bunch of nerds so we loved it. At the end of the tour, you still won’t know if Oswald acted alone or why Jack Ruby shot Oswald before he could be brought to trial. Or will you?
Was very informative and cleared up a lot of conspiracy theories! Preston was an excellent tour guide and so knowledgeable. Coming from Canada we are taught only limited information regarding United States history and it was very interesting to know and see all the different angles and timelines of leading up and including the entirety of the day. Highly recommend this tour.
John was an excellent guide. His knowledge and passion were evident from the start. He continues to research and learn about this tragic day. Highlight of our trip to Dallas!
Highly recommend. Isaac was an awesome tour guide! He told us things that I didn't know. The Dealey Plaza Museum was educational as well.
Excellent tour & subsequent museum experience with very thorough insights from our tour host, John! Along with Fort Worth/Stockyards visit I’d rate this tour as a ‘must do’ experience for any Dallas visitor!
Dan did an amazing job. He was so passionate and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him and he’s very professional.
This tour was excellent. John is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and interesting to listen to. Highly recommend this tour to anyone.
It was a good experience. Tour guide had some interesting points as well do to his personal interest and history studying the subject. Most impactful was the rooming house because it was just as it was in 1963...absolutely incredible.
The bus was incredibly hot. The grassy knoll and rooming house could’ve been covered in 30 min each. Make sure you check the length the trip is 3 hours. Cold water very beneficial. Graphic photos a bit too much and presenter very informative.
