JFK Historical Tour
Explore the Tragic History of President John F. Kennedy's Assassination
Join us on a deeply moving and informative JFK Historical Tour, where you will walk in the footsteps of history. Guided by an expert, revisit the pivotal moments of Friday, November 22, 1963, the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
Join us on a deeply moving and informative JFK Historical Tour, where you will walk in the footsteps of history. Guided by an expert, revisit the pivotal moments of Friday, November 22, 1963, the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
Old Dallas City Hall
Kennedy's arrival at Dallas Love Field
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Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
JFK Memorial Plaza, Dallas
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President JFK's Motorcade in Dallas
Memorial for Officer JD Tippet
Dealey Plaza, Dallas
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Texas Theatre, Dallas
Dallas Police Officer Jim Leavelle
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Experience the JFK Tragedy Firsthand
Expert Guides: Our knowledgeable guides will take you through the key locations and provide detailed accounts of that tragic day.
Iconic Landmarks. Visit historically significant sites like Dealey Plaza and the Kennedy Memorial.
Immersive Experience. Engage with historical photos, maps, and eyewitness accounts to gain a deeper understanding of the day’s critical events.
JFK’s Route through Dallas
Traveling on Air Force One, President Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy landed at Love Field Airport and were greeted by enthusiastic crowds. Follow the Presidential Motorcade through Dallas towards the Trade Mart, where JFK was scheduled to deliver a speech at a luncheon.
The day took a dark, traumatic turn as gunshots were fired as President Kennedy's open limousine entered Dealey Plaza. The assassination sent shockwaves of grief and outrage across the world.
Assassination at Dealey Plaza
Your guide will lead you through Dealey Plaza, a National Historic Landmark. Learn about the gunshots allegedly fired from the sixth-floor corner window of the Texas Schoolbook Depository (now the Sixth Floor Museum).
View the two white X’s on the street marking the spots where JFK was shot and Texas Governor John Connally was injured. Climb the infamous Grassy Knoll, hear about eyewitness accounts, and see the Triple Underpass.
Discuss the Zapruder Film, the most comprehensive visual record of the assassination, and its impact on American public opinion.
Reflect outside the Sixth Floor Museum, which honors JFK’s life and legacy. Learn about the Secret Service's role, key evidence, and various conspiracy theories.
Significant Sites
Stop at the former Old Municipal Building, home to the Dallas Police Headquarters, City Hall, and City Jail, where Oswald was shot and killed by Jack Ruby.
Reflect on JFK’s legacy at the Kennedy Memorial, designed by Philip Johnson as a cenotaph. Its minimalist design symbolizes the freedom of JFK’s spirit and allows visitors to interpret its meaning personally.
Learn about JFK’s path to Parkland Hospital, where crucial decisions were made. Hear about the experiences of ER doctors, Jackie Kennedy’s tragic moments, and the controversies surrounding JFK’s autopsy and Governor Connally's condition.
Follow Oswald’s Route
Trace Lee Harvey Oswald’s escape route to the Oak Cliff neighborhood. View Oswald’s Boarding House where he was living at the time. Stop by the corner of 10th and Patton, where Oswald killed Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippet.
Pause at the Texas Theatre, where Lee Harvey Oswald was captured and arrested over the suspicion he was the killer of Officer Tippet. Learn about Johnny Brewer, the local hero who led the Dallas Police to Oswald.
Post-Tour Recommendation
We recommend that guests visit the Sixth Floor Museum on their own after completing the JFK Historical Tour to explore further at their own pace.
Expert Guides: Our knowledgeable guides will take you through the key locations and provide detailed accounts of that tragic day.
Iconic Landmarks. Visit historically significant sites like Dealey Plaza and the Kennedy Memorial.
Immersive Experience. Engage with historical photos, maps, and eyewitness accounts to gain a deeper understanding of the day’s critical events.
JFK’s Route through Dallas
Traveling on Air Force One, President Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy landed at Love Field Airport and were greeted by enthusiastic crowds. Follow the Presidential Motorcade through Dallas towards the Trade Mart, where JFK was scheduled to deliver a speech at a luncheon.
The day took a dark, traumatic turn as gunshots were fired as President Kennedy's open limousine entered Dealey Plaza. The assassination sent shockwaves of grief and outrage across the world.
Assassination at Dealey Plaza
Your guide will lead you through Dealey Plaza, a National Historic Landmark. Learn about the gunshots allegedly fired from the sixth-floor corner window of the Texas Schoolbook Depository (now the Sixth Floor Museum).
View the two white X’s on the street marking the spots where JFK was shot and Texas Governor John Connally was injured. Climb the infamous Grassy Knoll, hear about eyewitness accounts, and see the Triple Underpass.
Discuss the Zapruder Film, the most comprehensive visual record of the assassination, and its impact on American public opinion.
Reflect outside the Sixth Floor Museum, which honors JFK’s life and legacy. Learn about the Secret Service's role, key evidence, and various conspiracy theories.
Significant Sites
Stop at the former Old Municipal Building, home to the Dallas Police Headquarters, City Hall, and City Jail, where Oswald was shot and killed by Jack Ruby.
Reflect on JFK’s legacy at the Kennedy Memorial, designed by Philip Johnson as a cenotaph. Its minimalist design symbolizes the freedom of JFK’s spirit and allows visitors to interpret its meaning personally.
Learn about JFK’s path to Parkland Hospital, where crucial decisions were made. Hear about the experiences of ER doctors, Jackie Kennedy’s tragic moments, and the controversies surrounding JFK’s autopsy and Governor Connally's condition.
Follow Oswald’s Route
Trace Lee Harvey Oswald’s escape route to the Oak Cliff neighborhood. View Oswald’s Boarding House where he was living at the time. Stop by the corner of 10th and Patton, where Oswald killed Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippet.
Pause at the Texas Theatre, where Lee Harvey Oswald was captured and arrested over the suspicion he was the killer of Officer Tippet. Learn about Johnny Brewer, the local hero who led the Dallas Police to Oswald.
Post-Tour Recommendation
We recommend that guests visit the Sixth Floor Museum on their own after completing the JFK Historical Tour to explore further at their own pace.
