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Dallas: JFK Assassination Tour

1. Dallas: JFK Assassination Tour

Begin the walking tour in Founders Plaza at the Old Wooded Cabin. Learn about the origins of the city Dallas and how it became the 5th largest metropolitan area in the United States. Then, walk to the JFK Memorial, a somber white cenotaph that reflects the emptiness and despair that Americans felt when they heard the news. Discover the untold story of Jackie Kennedy's immense suffering after witnessing her husband's tragic demise. Continue to Dealey Plaza where you will learn, step by step, how that tragic day unfolded. Learn more about the life of assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. Decide for yourself if he acted alone or if he was part of a wider conspiracy to assassinate the 35th President of the United States. Stand in the very place where Abraham Zapruder captured the famous footage of the assassination, and see where "X" marks the spot on the road where the bullet struck its fatal blow. Finish the tour on the Grassy Knoll where some witnesses said they heard a second shot and saw a "puff of smoke" rising from behind the fence. As our tour ends, you are encouraged to visit The Sixth Floor Museum to continue the journey into the darkest day in Dallas's history. Your guide will help you purchase tickets on the day.

Dallas: JFK Assassination Highlights Walking Tour

2. Dallas: JFK Assassination Highlights Walking Tour

Travel back in time to one of the most prominent days in America’s history on this JFK assassination tour. With an expert guide, visit the site where the assassination happened, as well as the monuments erected in memory of the president. Along the way, learn about the events of this fateful day, the conspiracies surrounding it, and the shocking aftermath. Highlights of the tour include the John F Kennedy Memorial Plaza, erected in 1970, the Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark, and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.

Dallas: Terrors Ghost Tour

3. Dallas: Terrors Ghost Tour

Join US Ghost Adventures for a spooky, history-packed walking tour through famous Dallas locations. Encounter history and the paranormal, and hear stories of the spirits who still linger. Visit Dealey Plaza, site of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Hear chilling tales of haunted encounters. Visit the Old Red Museum, location of numerous executions in the past. Learn the history of the John Neely Bryan cabin, and find out why voices and giggling can still be heard. Encounter other terrifying stories as you see the sights of Dallas in a different light. Experience the spooky side of Dallas as your guide shows you its haunted streets.

Dallas Secret Food Tour

4. Dallas Secret Food Tour

Dallas' cuisine has always been a melting pot of cultures that have settled in the area. From Native American and Mexican flavors to Eastern European, South American, and everything in between. On this tour, you will be taken into the best food neighborhood, rarely explored by tourists but home to some of the best local food in Dallas. Your guides will lead you through the art-filled streets of Deep Ellum where you will get to try some famous BBQ brisket, a delicious Tex Mex queso - a local favorite, a modern take on the fried chicken biscuit, then finish with an incredible pecan pie. As always, there's is a secret dish, which will only be revealed on the tour!

Dallas: Tex-Mex Food and Culture Walking Tour

5. Dallas: Tex-Mex Food and Culture Walking Tour

Visit the best Tex-Mex food establishments in the West End Historic District of Dallas on a guided food tour. Sample traditional food recommended by locals. Meet your guide in Downtown Dallas. Hand over $35 cash for the food so they can pay for the entire group at each of the stops, minimizing wait time and ensuring you get more for your money. Sample the best Tex-Mex in Dallas at four stops. Find out about the history of the city and learn about Texas' unique food culture as you walk along the tree-lined streets between the restaurants. Stop at Kokopelli Sweets for Chipotle sorbet or Mexican hot chocolate. Visit RJ Mexican Cuisine for tacos, enchiladas, and carnitas. Then, try deep-fried grits at Ellen's before you last stop at Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse for their famous Chuckwagon Chili. Leave your guide with a full belly and knowledge of the best places to eat during your stay in Dallas.

Dallas: West Village Happy Hour Food Tour

6. Dallas: West Village Happy Hour Food Tour

Experience the West Village's excellent restaurants during the best part of the day to eat and drink: happy hour. Visit four great establishments in the company of your guide. Enjoy big portions and discounted drinks as you crawl around Dallas's West Village. Meet your guide, present $40, and they will take care of the rest. Start at The Rustic. This laid-back kitchen and bar specializes in locally sourced drinks and food. Try their hearty Cactus Fries and Wild Boar meatballs, but don’t fill up because this is just your first stop. Next up, head to Grimaldi’s Pizza offers authentic coal fired New York style pizza made with NYC water. move onto Baboush and sample a Mediterranean mesa platter!Yum! End with something sweet at Pop Factory for some handmade, all natural Mexican-style paletas. Learn how these fruit bars are different from run-of-the-mill popsicles. If you’re stumped on which flavor to choose, try one that’s liquor-infused. After all, it’s happy hour!

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Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 10 reviews

In a concise 1 hr walking tour we learned about the origins of Dallas and much about the JFK Memorial, assassination, Dealey Plaza, Grassy Knoll, Old Red Courthouse and 6th Floor museum. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great overview for my guests - a 16 year old from Spain and a 12 year old.

A great, tasty way to explore Deep Ellum. Amanda was a great guide and had a lot of knowledge. Would definitely recommend.

Our guide was very knowledgeable. My husband and I really enjoyed the tour. The food was delicious.

The guide knew every detail about JFK. I highly recommend it!

Guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.