JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House
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JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House

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The circumstances of JFK’s assassination are controversial. During this guided tour, a historian helps you separate the facts, stories, and theories behind that pivotal day in 1963. Visit both the Grassy Knoll in Dealey Plaza and the John F. Kennedy Memorial during this tour that includes entrance fees and round-trip transport.
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Ages 0-99, max of 26 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Visit the Grassy Knoll in Dealey Plaza and the John F. Kennedy Memorial 
  • A guide goes into detail about one of the most famous assignations in history 
  • Round-trip transport by a climate-controlled van for comfort and convenience 
  • Choose from tour times to fit this JFK assassination tour into your schedule
Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024

  • Live commentary on board
  • Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House
  • Sixth Floor Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Dallas
  • Entry/Admission - The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
What's not included
  • Parking fees
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Once you board your climate-controlled van, travel to the Grassy Knoll—the spot where John F. Kennedy was shot in 1963. Along the drive, you can see Dealey Plaza and the John F. Kennedy Memorial. Your historian-guide tells you stories you may not have heard otherwise about the day’s happenings, and helps you decipher some of the most talked-about conspiracy theories, including those associated with the Zapruder film. After your JFK assassination site tour is complete, your driver will return to the original departure point.

Start:
  • John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
    Company van will pull into the front of JFK Memorial and pick you up. Look for either a white or silver Ford van. Parking fee is not included in price of tour.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11593P4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • 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.
    • For children 0-2 years old, please contact local operator for discount. Must provide own child seat. All children 3 and up must have regular priced ticket.
    • No bathroom break until you get to the Sixth Floor Museum
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11593P4

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    • Fun Dallas Tours
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    • Alfonso A
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      Inappropriate behavior by tour guide.
      I was not a fan of the comments made by the tour guide. He had mentioned there was a rodeo and it was cool. So I acquired tickets to the rodeo and decided to stay. When I told him I got tickets to the rodeo he insisted on knowing the price I paid for them. I reluctantly showed him then he followed up with some very unpleasant comments because of the price I paid. It was my 1st time to a rodeo and i purchased the best tickets available. However, his loud color commentary on how expensive the tickets I chose were and that I was a rich high roller in front of the crowds is uncalled for and highly unprofessional.
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    • Rebecca W
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      The driver William was very insightful taking us to the stadium in good time and getting us into the venue. The lady who did the tour (cannot remember her name think it was Sammie?) was full of interesting facts and had a good bit of joke and banter. The only downfall was they had the monster truck show over the weekend and they kept testing the mics and someone had put the music on really loud and it had to be rang through for them to turn off or down as we couldn’t hear what the tour lady had to say. Other than this it’s an amazing stadium, would love to watch a game/event there.
      Written 15 March 2025
    • Coastal821260
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoy Exploring Dallas
      We live locally but wanted to learn more about Dallas. Tim was very informative and entertaining! We learned about history, sites, and neighborhoods. He made us very comfortable and frequently asked if we had any questions. We thoroughly enjoyed learning more about our city from Tim.
      Written 13 March 2025
    • motherof6daswaa
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      JFK assassination tour with John.
      We loved the tour! John our guide was full of information and I loved it as I’ve read many books on the subject. Seeing the place was so different than pictures or movies as it was a very small area. The Oswald rooming house was an experience too, like walking into a time capsule. I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you John!
      Written 13 March 2025
    • F9566OSvickiw
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      Awesome trip
      Had the best time with our fabulous tour guide Dan. Had a couple of surprise visits en route to the Stockyard. Visited a cool water fountain and what would have been The Texas Hotel where Kennedy spent his last night.
      Written 13 March 2025
    • V6994BKbrandis
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      Dan was great
      Dan was a great and informative guide. Thanks for teaching me so much about the history of Dallas. Dan is the most passionate historian I have ever met! He knows his stuff and makes it fun!
      Written 12 March 2025
    • AatishT6
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worthwhile tour, excellent guide knowledge!
      Our guide Dan waited for me, due to a very delayed bus, and even came by to pick me up - making me feel comfortable immediately as we started the tour with the group. We spent the journey to Fort Worth listening to Dan's comprehensive understanding of the life and assassination of John F Kennedy, and the impact of his presence in Dallas today. We then moved onto Fort Worth with some good recommendations and were allowed to roam freely, returning in rush hour but kept entertained by a very good natured Dan!
      Written 12 March 2025
    • peterjj_1988
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      A stadium to see
      City tour was cancelled that same morning. The cowboys stadium tour was fantastic and well worth it. Driver was knowledgeable and had some great Dallas facts.
      Written 11 March 2025
    • R2660OFchristopherr
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      Great tour/Tour Group Should Be More Transparent on Known Changes to Tour Content
      Overall we had a great time. The access to the locker rooms and vips was really neat. The field was not available due to an event that had taken place. This is a pretty big part of the tour and to not mention this when we booked was pretty disappointing.
      Written 10 March 2025
    • 418sidp
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      Excellent
      Our tour guide Dan was great! Very knowledgeable. This was a fantastic tour. Oswald’s house was fascinating. I highly recommend doing this tour.
      Written 9 March 2025
    • Andrew D
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      Great tour...highly recommended!
      Our guide Preston Richards was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the Ft Worth & Dallas areas. Great tour...highly recommended!
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    • MarcH0326
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      Fun tour of an historic site.
      Tim is an amazing guide. He showed us all the key landmarks from the Kennedy assassination and shared really interesting stories. He offered his theories and asked for ours. His narrative really showed us how much research he has done to prepare. Even better was his pleasant personality and desire to make sure we all had fun. The tour was really worth it
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      Our driver & tour guide John was truly passionate and bubbling over with enthusiasm every minute of our tour. Spend a little extra and take the combo Dallas/JFK tour and see the town without worrying about driving, especially if you’ve never visited here before.
      Written 6 March 2025
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      Best 3-Hour Tour!!!
      My colleague and I were in town for business and had limited time to explore the city. Wanting to make the most of it, we booked a tour—and we couldn’t have made a better choice. From the moment it began, our guide, Dan, impressed us. Within the first five minutes, my colleague and I exchanged a look and knew we were in for a fantastic experience. The tour was the perfect mix of history, sightseeing, and great photo opportunities. Most importantly, Dan’s local knowledge and willingness to answer our questions made the experience truly special. I highly recommend this tour!
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    R G
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    John was a good tour guide, very knowledgeable about JFK and the circumstances around the assassination. We did spend more time in the tour guide van than I would’ve liked but the weather may have dictated that (rain).

    Also, if you park at the nearby parking lots, make sure you pay your stay long enough for the tour and the museum (3.5+ hours). My car was booted and had to pay for its release after I paid for 3 hour parking.
    Written 8 November 2024
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    Stephen H
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    Feb 2025 • Family
    Our Tour guide Dan – was awesome.

    First off, I am pretty sure this is the only tour that stops at Oswald’s Rooming House and lets you go in! We were there Feb1st. We went back the next day to hunt him down not knowing he wasn’t going into the museum and thus we didn’t tip him. He was not working that day, so made other arrangements. I just didn’t feel right when giving others tips when he so well deserved one.

    We put our tour guide, Dan, on the spot before everyone had arrived asking a question that had nothing to do directly with the JFK assassination. Dan not only answered that question, but all of our questions with facts, conspiracies, and his conclusions when appropriate. The best part was he left things open for anyone that had their own theories. This was a truly pleasurable and unique presentation, and showcased Dan’s expertise with all things regarding the assassination and events leading up to and after. He certainly loves what he is doing as his passion and enthusiasm lasted throughout the whole tour. He has so much knowledge we felt really blessed to have him as our guide.

    The tour itself is well worth it just for the visit inside the Rooming House and includes the museum fee. I felt like I was transported back to the time and knew what was going on as it happened. Whether it was following Lee Harvey Oswald’s last steps or going to the Grassy Knoll, Dan brought the story back JFK’s last moments and the aftermath to life.
    Written 20 February 2025
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    Kaitlyn T
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    June 2024 • Solo
    My tour guide Dan was so, so knowledgeable about everything JFK and the assassination. I really appreciated how he respected everyone's right to their own theories and acknowledged the questions that surround the case, but was also principled about laying out the facts and being clear about where they actually lead. He was, for lack of a better word, very graceful!

    Price wise, I would also say this is a great value. Not only does it include the 6th Floor Museum admission, but it also includes admission to the Oswald Rooming House which the owner usually charges $30 per person for.

    I would recommend this tour for anyone visiting Dallas-- those who already know lots about Kennedy and those who are just curious. And I would recommend asking for Dan! He was enthusiastic and approachable and really knew his stuff.
    Written 11 June 2024
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    Helen S
    Melbourne, Australia213 contributions
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    Sept 2024 • Couples
    We booked this tour some months ago from Australia. We really enjoyed this informative tour with our tour guide, John. He was very knowledgeable about the JFK assassination. We were punctually picked up in an air conditioned mini van and driven around many fascinating sights relating to the events of that day in 1963. We made a number of stops where we got out of the van and had a good look around with John commentating. It was a small group of 11 so there was the opportunity to ask questions. We were taken to Dealey Plaza, the grassy knoll, Oswald’s rooming house, the Texas Theatre p, the location of the policeman’s shooting, and finished up at the Book Depository museum. We could spend as long as we liked at the museum as it was the last drop off spot. The museum is extraordinary. Entry is included in the price of your ticket. It was well worth the price of this tour as we learnt a lot of the history that preceded the assassination. John did a great job of explaining and giving a factual account of the events. He explained some of the conspiracy theories as well. We’d really recommend this tour to people who are interested in this major historical event. Young people might find it too detailed but we certainly didn’t.
    Written 12 September 2024
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    Jim S
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    Mar 2025 • Couples
    Excellent tour with guide Preston. Note that the tour was 3 hours but you will receive tickets to the School Book Depository building to tour afterwards so plan extra time downtown. The tour van is tight seating for taller individuals. Also note that local private parking lots will hit you hard with late fee of $150. if you miss your paid check out time.
    Written 3 March 2025
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    Ringwood, UK85 contributions
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    May 2024 • Friends
    Highly recommended. Preston (our Guide) was massively knowledgeable, and simply shared FACTS rather than any propaganda or conspiracy theories. The Tour gives a detailed background to the environment and events that took place, and so provides a deeper understanding of what happened.

    I did ask at the end of the Tour about a documentary that I'd seen on UK TV. Preston immediately knew exactly the book the 'documentary' was based on, and - again - provided facts rather than opinion or comment.

    A ticket to the museum is included in the price, and this is where the tour finishes so that time in the museum doesn't impact on the tour experience and you're free to spend as much or as little time in the museum as you want to.

    Really glad we did this during our trip to Texas.
    Written 3 June 2024
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    Heath Wagner
    Evansville, IN6,066 contributions
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    We all know the basics to the assassination of John F Kennedy. The JFK museum informs absolutely gives you an unbelievable amount of information about the President’s trip to Dallas in the days leading up to, and the aftermath in the days following his death. This museum gives you so much to think about on your way home. The current price is $25.00 per person to enter and it is mostly a walk around and view/read experience with a few videos added of footage taken back at that time. I highly recommend this experience.
    Written 27 May 2024
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    Nancy P
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    Feb 2025 • Couples
    My husband is a JFK assassination fanatic. I swear he's seen or read every documentary or podcast there is on the subject. Dan, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable, passionate and energetic. He definately gave us much food for thought. The tour says 3 hours, however we spent another two hours in the museum after we got off the bus. This tour was worth every penny!
    Written 14 February 2025
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    Michelle B
    Ashford, UK9 contributions
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    Oct 2023 • Couples
    We were visiting Dallas from England and as we have been to many Kennedy Museums, memorial sites and areas with Kennedy family history on our travels through the USA the JFK tour was a must. We certainly weren’t disappointed. Booking the tour with Fun Tours was easy and Dan our guide also sent a text on the day to confirm details. Dan was extremely knowledgable, informative and delivered all the info and facts in such a great way you certainly wouldn’t have been bored. Whilst at the Deeley Plaza I overheard another guide talking to a group and it felt like they were reading from a script ( not fun tours) It was sobering to hear about the young Officer Tippit killed by Oswald, to see the site where it happened and Oswald’s movements after he left the depository and visit the rooming lodge ( the owner is a real character and certainly skates over some of the known facts) I would throughly recommend Fun Tours and if you get Dan you are in for a treat
    Written 28 October 2023
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    TomKeasal
    Coeur d'Alene, ID11 contributions
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    Feb 2025 • Family
    If you haven’t done this tour, it’s a MUST!!! I previously did the self guided tour and I would recommend definitely spend the extra money and do the guided tour! Our guide Tim provided so much information our heads were spinning. His research and knowledge of the JFK assassination was incredible. My husband and I walked away wanting more!!!! A++++
    Written 3 February 2025
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