An exceptional, thought-provoking JFK tour with Rick Rick from Epic Dallas Tours gave me an outstanding JFK assassination tour, including a visit to the Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House. What impressed me most was the combination of his extensive knowledge and his personalised service. He discussed the facts and the various theories with clarity, presenting his analysis in an articulate, systematic way that really made me think. Having been fascinated by the assassination for many years, I particularly appreciated being encouraged to reconsider some of my preconceived opinions and look at the events from a different perspective. Rick recognised my longstanding interest and generously continued beyond the scheduled time. He took the time to explore my questions and ensure I gained as much as possible from the experience. That personal attention made the tour especially memorable. I came away having thoroughly enjoyed the tour, learnt a great deal and found plenty more to think about. I highly recommend Rick to anyone interested in the JFK assassination, especially those who want a thoughtful discussion and a deeper understanding of the events.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Oswald Rooming House Museum
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live, In-person Narration
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 598 Main St. is on the south side of Main Street at a large crosswalk directly west of John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza and at the northeast corner of the Old Red Courthouse. Make sure any map takes you to downtown Dallas. Record st at this spot is a large pedestrian path, not a road. This location is also considered the intersection of Main St. and South Record St. This stretch of Record St. is a large pedestrian path that includes the large crosswalk.
Itinerary
Visit the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza and discover the symbolism behind Dallas' official memorial honoring the nation's 35th President.
See the former Dallas Police Headquarters, where Lee Harvey Oswald was fatally shot by Jack Ruby on November 24, 1963, and learn how this dramatic event changed the course of the investigation.
Follow President Kennedy's motorcade along Main Street and trace its historic route toward Dealey Plaza, where the events of November 22, 1963, forever changed American history.
See Dallas' famous Giant Eyeball sculpture and hear the entertaining story behind one of the city's most photographed and unusual public art installations.
Walk through historic Dealey Plaza, stand where President Kennedy was assassinated, and examine the evidence, eyewitness accounts, and enduring mysteries surrounding November 22, 1963.
Stand on the infamous Grassy Knoll and discover why this small hillside became the focus of decades of debate surrounding President Kennedy's assassination.
Step inside the Oswald Rooming House Museum and visit the bedroom where Lee Harvey Oswald lived, retracing his movements in the hours following President Kennedy's assassination.
Visit the apartment where the famous backyard photographs of Lee Harvey Oswald were taken. Learn how these iconic images became some of the most debated pieces of evidence in the JFK assassination.
Visit the site where Officer J.D. Tippit was killed and learn how this pivotal event led to the arrest of Lee Harvey Oswald less than an hour later.
Visit the historic Texas Theatre and retrace the final moments of the manhunt that ended with Lee Harvey Oswald's arrest.
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Reviews
Our tour with Rick was absolutely amazing. He was on time and very pleasant. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about the material that he is presenting and the way he walked us through the details of that day really painted a picture of history. The vehicle was comfortable and he did not rush through the tour. My parents were a little slow moving and he was patient and mindful of their needs.
My wife and I really enjoyed this trip. Although there was just four of us on the tour, Ticky kept us engaged throughout our time together, delivering his well-researched knowledge with enthusiasm and clarity. We came way either a much better understanding of this important chapter in Dallas history and would definitely recommend the tour to others considering signing up
Excellent tour, but it does last for 3 hours. Guide Rick was amazing.very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject.
We had such a great time on our tour. Rick is so knowledgeable and engaging! He did a great job making us feel like we were stepping back in time. Highly recommend.
Incredible JFK tour with Tim. Having heard and seen all of the conspiracy stories swarming for years, Tim with his journalistic talent described in an entertaining yet highly descriptive manner put to rest any last questions about who killed JFK. I highly recommend this informative and valued tour.
I highly recommend this experience. Rick, our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the assassination Lee Harvey Oswald and the events leading up to this historic and tragic event. The tour started at 1:00 p.m. and we didn't finish until 4:50 definitely got our money's worth . I took the tour after Labor Day so parking was not an issue. I think during the height of the tourist season you should be able to find a place to park, but you might want to come early.
This is not simply a tour, but an immersive journey through the people, places, evidence, unanswered questions, and competing interpretations surrounding November 22, 1963. What sets this experience apart is the extraordinary depth of research behind the storytelling. The guide has gone far beyond the familiar stories repeated in documentaries and popular books—digging deeply into government records, investigative reports, witness accounts, photographs, timelines, ballistics, historical documents, and the enormous body of material preserved by the National Archives But research is only half of the experience, the guide told a story and brought it to life. Rather than overwhelming guests with a list of dates and names, the guide connects the details into a compelling narrative—introducing the characters, explaining the historical context, and showing how seemingly small details became significant pieces of one of the most intensely investigated events in American history. This isn't a tour built around a script. It's a deeply researched historical experience delivered by a guide who knows how to turn an enormous body of evidence into a story you can actually feel. Come curious.
Great time very knowledgeable
An incredible experience! If you are visiting Dallas I highly recommend booking this tour. Our tour guide Rick, was absolutely fantastic! He has a wealth of knowledge and is extremely passionate about the events around the assassination of JFK. Rick was professional and took plenty of time to answer any questions. If you are looking for an immersive, fact based tour in Dallas, book this one with Rick, 10 out of 10! Thanks Rick!
Driver was great and was very familiar with the history of the the tour
This has to be the definitive and best JFK tour there is. The guide, Rick, is so incredible with the amount of knowledge he has about the assassination and important moment before and after. I was completely captivated by his passion and thoroughness on the subject. Going to the rooming house was a total trip into the 60's, a serious Wow! moment. 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone interested in history, the assassination or Dallas.
Fabulous tour-We had an absolutely wonderful experience during our JFK tour. Rick was engaging, and provided information in such an energized manner. The detail he provided made you feel like you were stepping back in time! Highly recommend.
We had a great day on the tour! The guide was so knowledgeable and informative! Great way to spend our afternoon. Highly recommend!
Our tour guide was awesome!!! I guess I misread and was under the impression we were going to go inside the 6th floor but we didn’t. 😢 Everything else that was included was perfect!
I am very grateful to my guide, Rick. It was a really informative experience as there was nothing he didn’t know. Happy to recommend 👍
We learned a ton on this tour. I especially enjoyed the videos and photos that enhanced the tour experience. Rick went into great detail on our tour. We saw a lot of key sites around the city as well. Smaller tour group was perfect.
Be sure to ask if the actual museum is open. We missed that not knowing it was closed Monday and Tuesday.
Amazing city trip ever and I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in the history and be ready to feel the moment.
Loved the details and timeline Rick provided throughout this tour. He squashed the years of conspiracy theories most people have going into this tour, in my opinion. We highly recommend taking this tour with Rick, you won't be disappointed!
Rick was great and it was such a knowledgeable and fun tour. I would definitely go back. Don't miss out.
If you are intrigued by the JFK assassination, the numerous conspiracy theories that it has spawned over the decades but want to know the empirical truth, this is your tour
Rick was our tour guide. Beyond excellent He was very knowledgeable and open to all questions… highly recommend
Our tour guide Rick was extremely well informed and engaging. Highly recommended to anyone interested.
Very informative by our guide Richard.. Answered all questions.. Even drove us to our car after our tour as it was 90 degrees and we had our elderly dad with us. Very caring person ! Would recommend this tour !
My wife and I recently took Richard's JFK tour and cannot speak highly enough about how much we learned and enjoyed this tour. Besides being most knowledgeable about the minutiae of the case and investigation, Richard provided a comfortable ride and a professional approach to the ground we covered. Do yourself a favor and put your touring needs in his hands. Cheers! Rob & Jen from PA
This was such a great experience. Cool, comfortable van with opportunities to see so many sights of where events happened in 1963. Felt like we got up close and personal to every aspect. Tour guide Richard was so knowledgeable and presented the facts of all that was going on at the time so precisely and clear. My husband and I agree that Richard should do a current documentary laying out the facts so chronologically to the American people. People need to know exactly what happened. People are still fascinated with this event. I highly recommend this tour. Could not have been better!
Richard gave us a fantastic tour today! I highly recommend Epic Dallas Tours if you are interested in the history of the JFK assassination. Richard is incredibly knowledgeable about the event and took the time to answer all of our questions. The van was comfortable, and the walking tour through Dealey Plaza was excellent. Highly recommended
It was most amazing tour and very Detailed The tour guide was excellent and made the tour worth wild .
what a GREAT Tour! our guide Richard was so good he new every detail, it was so interesting with him driving around and stopping and describing the events where everything happened. Stopping in the middle of the tour and walking around the Book Depository and Dealey Plaza was so interesting. Then we went to Oswald's rooming house and then where the police officer was shot and where Oswald's wife lived, the movie theater where they finally caught and arrested him was so interesting, After that seeing the jail where Oswald was shot, WOW there's so much more I could tell. Its been a week since the tour and I still keep thinking about it. If you take the tour try to get Richard, He's GREAT!
This tour is awesome! Very well laid out and I felt like I was reliving that fateful day in 1963! We followed the path of the motorcade and the footsteps of Oswald after the assassination. This included his rooming house and the trail to murder site of JD Tippett. Then on to the Texas Theater with the service station where he ditched his jacket. An added bonus is the home he occupied with the site of the backyard photo in front of a fence holding the carcano rifle. Definitely worthy of the time and a great value!
Rick was great! He communicated all relevant details the week before so we felt confident about meeting time and place. He provided incredibly detailed content that matched video footage. My group was impressed by his quick recounting of names, both key actors and witnesses. Would highly recommend!
Rick was very knowledgeable on all aspects involved in the assassination of JFK and the events leading up to that day. He was able to weave fringe aspects that are not well known to the general public. It was a very unique experience, and we were lucky enough to be the only two on this tour. His experience with reporting, especially criminal investigation, was very beneficial to the whole experience. Great job, Rick! Steve & Robin
We had an incredible experience on the JFK assassination tour. Our tour guide, Rick, was a wealth of knowledge and brought the history to life.
Absolutely great JFK tour by a great tour guide. Rick was very knowledgeable not only about the assassination of JFK that took place in Dallas at Dealey Plaza, but about Dallas in general. His tour was very informative and he did a great job at explaining what went down and where, while also showing us the locations that these events took place at. He's very well spoken and enjoys what he does. If you're ever in Dallas and would like a JFK tour, he is who I would recommend.
Our tour guide was Rick. He was great, very passionate about his tour. My daughter and I felt like we were back in time.
The very best,Rick showed me the places I wanted to see and he was extremely knowledgeable and quite passionate about his presentation.he’s definitely got a dream job!
Rick gave a very detailed and interesting tour. We are glad to have visited. Learned new information that we didn’t know.
It was very informative. Our guide, Rick, is well-versed about JFK 's assassination and about Oswald.
Rick is a great story teller. My kids ages 18 snd 22 enjoyed the tour. He drove to all the places and gave a detailed description of everything.
This was very informative. The guide was easy to hear and understand. He answered many questions. All around, a great experience.
I had an incredible tour focused on the JFK assassination, thanks to an outstanding guide (Ric) who brought the history to life. Ric was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the subject. His storytelling made complex events easy to follow, and added intriguing context I’d never heard before. It was informative, fascinating, and truly memorable. Highly recommend if wanting to fill in a few hours whilst in Dallas!
An Outstanding and Thought-Provoking JFK Tour! Thank you Rik for an absolutely incredible JFK tour! Your professionalism, deep knowledge, and engaging delivery made the experience so enjoyable and memorable. I really appreciated how you took the time to go beyond the standard narrative — presenting both the Warren Commission’s findings and the critics’ perspectives — and skillfully debunking many of the myths along the way. You managed to pack in so much fascinating information, and I’m grateful that you even extended the tour to give me the full picture. You’ve truly given me a lot to think about and opened my mind to new ideas and historical insights. Highly recommended!
Our tour with Rick was really great. It was so informative. We loved visiting the Oswald boarding house. The video was great also. Rick is professional and would recommend him.
Best tour I have been on. Rick is extremely engaging and I can see from his breadth of knowledge on the topic, how he was such a successful investigative journalist! Three time Emmy award winning Investigative journalist! I recommend this to not only people interested in the assassination facts but also history enthusiasts! Going into the Rooming house was incredible; everything was left how it was back in 1963. Go, you will love it!
Really enjoyed this tour! The length was just right to hit the high points and see the sights. Tour leader was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
It is a very complete experience, the explanation and detail of what you are narrating and showing on screens is very interesting. I highly recommend it for history connoisseurs or those who want to understand what happened.
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