Dallas: JFK Trolley Tour with Dealey Plaza & Oswald Sites

Summary

Dallas motorcade route & JFK sites in one moving story

You’ll follow Dallas’ streets along Kennedy’s motorcade route with a local guide who knows every detail. See Dealey Plaza and stand by the Sixth Floor Museum window. Visit Oswald’s rooming house and the Texas Theater where he was caught. The city feels different after this—like you’ve brushed up against history yourself.

What’s the experience like?

“You can still feel the city holding its breath here,” our guide muttered as we rolled into Dealey Plaza. He’d lived in Dallas his whole life, and you could tell—he pointed out tiny things I’d never have noticed, like the way people still pause on that corner, even now. The trolley was quiet for a second as we passed the old Texas School Book Depository. I caught a whiff of something sweet from a food cart nearby—funnel cake maybe?—which felt odd against all that history.

The route followed the exact path of Kennedy’s motorcade. It’s strange how normal the streets look now, just traffic and sunlight bouncing off glass buildings, but then our guide would say something like, “That window right there,” and suddenly everything felt heavier. We stopped at the Grassy Knoll and I tried to imagine what it sounded like that day—shouts, sirens, maybe just stunned silence. Someone behind me whispered they got goosebumps.

I didn’t expect to see Lee Harvey Oswald’s rooming house—it’s smaller than you’d think. There was a moment where our group stood outside and nobody said anything; it just hung there. The Texas Theater was next (the seats are red velvet, pretty worn), and our guide told us about Oswald slipping in during a matinee. Li laughed when I tried to say “Texas Theater” with a Texan accent—probably butchered it. But yeah, this JFK trolley tour covers so much ground in Dallas, not just places but feelings too.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore JFK assassination sites in Dallas

• Visit Dealey Plaza assassination site
• Travel motorcade route to memorial
• See Texas School Book Depository building
• Visit Oswald's rooming house
• See Texas Theatre arrest site
• View Grassy Knoll and picket fence

Top questions

How long is the JFK trolley tour in Dallas?

The exact duration isn’t specified but covers all major sites tied to JFK’s assassination across Dallas.

Does the JFK tour include entry to the Sixth Floor Museum?

No entry is included; you’ll see the building as part of the route.

Is hotel pickup provided for this Dallas JFK tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; tour starts at a central location downtown.

Are children or strollers allowed on the trolley?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

Are service animals permitted on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on board.

What sites does the JFK trolley tour visit?

The tour visits Dealey Plaza, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, Sixth Floor Museum (exterior), Oswald’s rooming house, Texas Theater, Grassy Knoll, Jack Ruby’s club, and old county jail.

Is public transportation available near the starting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby downtown Dallas.

Is this JFK tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels since most of it is by trolley.

What’s included

Your day includes travel through Dallas by air-conditioned vehicle along Kennedy’s motorcade route with stops at Dealey Plaza, Oswald’s rooming house, Texas Theater, and other key sites—all guided by someone who knows these stories inside out.