JFK Assassination

About: Private JFK assassination WALKING TOUR

It's been more than a century since his birth and half-century since his death, but John F. Kennedy remains a formidable presence in politics and popular culture. His image is juxtaposed with that of Lincoln, the other great U.S. President felled by a bullet (sorry, Garfield and McKinley).

JFK's tragic pop icon peers, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, have their worshippers, but JFK's is an utterly unique story -- of family, politics, war brinksmanship, Hollywood hanky-panky, chronic illness, assassination, and a conspiracy subplot that won't die.

JFK was the youngest-ever elected President (age 43), the first Roman Catholic, and the youngest-ever President to die (age 46). Kennedy's legacy is preserved and distorted in countless ways. Politicians quote his speeches, speculate on his good works cut short, or simply invoke his name.

During our tour, we will revisit the events leading up to November 22nd, 1963, and the aftermath of the president’s murder to provide perspective and new insight into the event that changed American history and the world’s political landscape. We will cover Kennedy’s legacy, Lee Oswald, and Jack Ruby's roles in the assassination, and the importance of the Zapruder Film, likely the most famous video ever recorded.

And no visit to the Dealey Plaza is complete without looking at the Xs on Elm and stopping at the grassy knoll. Was there a second shooter? Did Oswald kill Kennedy? Did he act alone? Decide for yourself!

This excursion can be purchased with a Dallas CityPASS®. The Dallas CityPASS® option saves you 49% on prepaid admission to four must-see attractions. The pass also saves time by skipping the ticket line and getting you easy access to the city's most popular attractions. What is included with the pass?

Route's Highlights

• JFK Memorial Plaza

  646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
  

  Dallas’ 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. It is located one block east of Dealey Plaza, between Main and Commerce streets, on land donated by Dallas County. Meeting location. We will meet our guests at the JFK Memorial, please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the excursion.

• Dealey Plaza / Grassy Knoll

  Dallas, TX 75202
  

  Dealey Plaza is a significant part of Dallas history. The site marks the birthplace of Dallas, originally founded by John Neely Bryan in the 1840s. Almost a century later, as part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration, the familiar white concrete colonnades and triple underpass were constructed, creating a vehicular park to serve as gateway to the city. The project was spearheaded by civic leader George Bannerman Dealey. After G.B. Dealey died in 1946, a bronze statue to honor him was installed in the park that already bore his name.

• School Depository / Sixth Floor Museum

  411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202
  

  One of Texas' most visited historic sites, School Depository (The Sixth Floor Museum) at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
  
  Admission to the The Sixth Floor Museum is not included in the tour. If you are planning to visit The Sixth Museum exhibit, purchase your admission directly from the museum's website (museum visits are timed, make sure sure that your museum's admission does not overlap with your tour, ideally purchase your ticket 30 minutes after the end of your tour), we will leave you at the museum's door at the end of the tour.

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