JFK Assassination Sites & Sixth Floor Museum Tour Dallas

Dealey Plaza

Dealey Plaza is the small public park in downtown Dallas where President Kennedy's motorcade was passing on 22 November 1963. It sits at the western end of the city's Main, Elm and Commerce streets, where the three roads meet at the Triple Underpass. The plaza is a National Historic Landmark, and much of what you see remains close to how it looked at the time.

On the tour the guide walks you through the route of the motorcade, the marked spots on Elm Street and the classic viewpoints, explaining the sequence of events. If you are searching for a JFK assassination tour in Dallas or Dealey Plaza tour, this is the heart of the visit and the easiest place to picture the day.

The Sixth Floor Museum

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza occupies the former Texas School Book Depository, the building from which the shots were fired according to the official investigation. It opened in 1989 and presents the story through photographs, film footage, artefacts and personal accounts. The sixth-floor corner window, the exact area investigators identified, has been recreated and can be seen behind glass.

The exhibits cover Kennedy's life and presidency, the events of the day and the investigations that followed, with the seventh-floor gallery adding more display space. Timed entry is common because the museum is popular, so the tour is scheduled around your slot. The booking panel lists what each option covers, so check it before you book.

The grassy knoll and the memorial area

The grassy knoll is the sloping lawn beside Elm Street that became the centre of conspiracy debates, since some witnesses reported hearing shots from this direction. The picket-fence area and the pergolas on the plaza are well-known spots for photographs and for reflecting on the events.

A few blocks away stands the John F. Kennedy Memorial, an open concrete monument designed by Philip Johnson and dedicated in 1970. The guide can point you to it, along with other nearby landmarks, so that you can continue exploring after the tour ends.

Planning your visit

Downtown Dallas is compact, so it is easy to reach Dealey Plaza by the DART light rail or by car. The tour is a good fit for a morning or afternoon and combines well with the nearby Old Red Courthouse and the West End district.

Please treat the site with respect: it is a place of remembrance as well as a tourist attraction. Wear comfortable shoes, allow time for the museum and check opening hours, which change by season. Children who are interested in history can join, but the subject matter is serious.