Dallas: JFK Assassination Walking Tour & Dealey Plaza

Summary

Walk through Dallas history at Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor

You’ll walk through Dallas with a local guide who brings JFK’s story to life at Dealey Plaza and the Memorial Plaza. Hear real accounts, see famous sites like the Sixth Floor Museum from outside, and get caught up in all those little details you never learned in school.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was how quiet it felt standing by the white concrete walls of the John F. Kennedy Memorial. It’s right in downtown Dallas, but for a second, everything just slowed down. Our guide — I think his name was Mark — pointed out how the memorial’s open roof makes you look up, like you’re supposed to pause. I didn’t expect to feel much, honestly, but there was something about the way people left little notes wedged in the corners that got to me.

We crossed Elm Street together, and Mark started talking about November 22nd, 1963. He’d been doing this for years (you could tell), but he still sounded like he cared. The traffic kept rolling by while he explained what happened on that day — where the motorcade turned, where people ran after those shots. You could almost picture it. There’s a weird energy around Dealey Plaza; people come and go, but everyone glances up at that sixth-floor window. We stopped by the picket fence and grassy knoll too — Mark told us about all these conspiracy theories (some wild ones), and honestly, it made me want to read more when I got home.

I remember passing by the Texas School Book Depository building — now it’s the Sixth Floor Museum — and thinking how normal it looks from outside. Just bricks and windows. But knowing what happened there… well, it sticks with you a bit longer than you’d expect. The whole day trip from central Dallas only took an hour, but I still think about that view up at the window sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — JFK assassination sites walking tour

• Visit John F. Kennedy Memorial
• Explore Dealey Plaza and Grassy Knoll
• Discuss theories and conspiracies
• Pass by Sixth Floor Museum

Top questions

How long is the JFK assassination walking tour?

The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes.

Does this tour include entry to the Sixth Floor Museum?

No, you will pass by the museum but entry is not included.

Is there hotel pickup for this Dallas walking tour?

No hotel pickup; guests meet at a central location downtown.

Will we visit Dealey Plaza during this tour?

Yes, Dealey Plaza is a main stop on this walking tour.

Are guides local experts on JFK history?

Yes, tours are led by local guides with deep knowledge of JFK events in Dallas.

Is this JFK assassination tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transportation is available near the meeting point.

What’s included

Your hour includes live commentary from a knowledgeable local guide as you walk through key sites like Dealey Plaza and John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza; you'll also pass by the historic Sixth Floor Museum building before wrapping up back downtown.