National Archives Exclusive Guided Tour: Discover US History

Explore the tumultuous past of the United States via artifacts safeguarded in the National Archives. Undertake this exclusive 1.5 to 2 hour guided museum journey delving into the documents and correspondences that have contributed to the formation of this comparatively nascent but profoundly impactful global authority.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The National Archives Museum - Enter the neoclassical building that acts as a temple to American history. Once inside, your expert guide will take you through the National Archives Rotunda to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while observing the original documents. These papers, alongside the Bill of Rights and the…
What's Included
  • Exclusive Tour Guide
  • 1.5 - 2 Hour Duration
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Expert Guided Museum Tour
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
  • A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
  • Notes: National Archives and other attractions or museums in DC may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting…
Location
National Archives Museum
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Meet your guide on the corner of 9th Street NW and Constitution Ave.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Camper28863920706
Nov 23, 2024
Fun and informative - Donna is an absolute joy. She was super knowledgeable and gave us a deep dive into the archives. She handled our every question. Highly recommended!
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Samuelhenry_n
Nov 23, 2024
A wonderful private tour experience - Our guide, Donna, was really great in bringing us through the American history. She is passionate about sharing how things develops, which makes it a great experience for us and our teenager daughter.
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Amy_p
Nov 19, 2024
Annemarie is a Must!!! - We had an absolutely outstanding experience with Annemarie during our visit to the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C. Annemarie’s passion for history, deep knowledge, and engaging storytelling brought the exhibits to life in a way we never imagined. She masterfully highlighted the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, weaving in fascinating anecdotes that made the tour both educational and entertaining. Her ability to cater to our interests and answer every question with enthusiasm made the experience feel personalized and memorable. Annemarie’s warmth and professionalism truly set her apart, and it was evident that she genuinely cared about making the tour a meaningful experience for everyone. If you’re planning to explore the National Archives, I cannot recommend Annemarie highly enough. This was a five-star experience from start to finish, and we’ll certainly book with her again for future tours!
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748graceannf
Oct 17, 2024
National Archives made easy! - Maribeth was wonderful! She even kept my 9 year old engaged. We got so much more out of the National Archives by having someone walk us through and tell stories about the building, documents, and art.
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Dj4761
Oct 15, 2024
Wonderful day at the National Archives! - My daughter and I had a wonderful time. Annemarie, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the venue and its contents and did a great job tailoring our discussions to our questions. We started immediately when the Archives opened, so we had the first glance at the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. It was a very one-on-one experience.
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Daniel_g
Oct 13, 2024
We discovered another treasure at the National Archives Museum: Our Tour Guide, Donna! - We booked the small tour of the National Archives Museum and it could not have been more of an informative, historically-charged delight! Our tour guide, Donna, met us well in advance of the appointed time and ensured that we were welcome and engaged from the outset. Her manner and style were equally matched with the breadth of historical knowledge she shared. The approximately two hour tour flew by and left us hungry for more information. It was so refreshing to have this experience. We toured many museums on this recent visit, but our absolute favorite tour was this one led by Donna of Babylon Tours!
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Ronald_e
Sep 10, 2024
Archive trip - Very interesting! Donna was a very knowledgeable guide. Tour was slightly delayed through no fault of Donna.
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567laurenj
Sep 3, 2024
Incredible location and history made even better with a tour guide - Maribeth was an incredible tour guide that made visiting the Archives x10 better. Impressively knowledgeable and informative. She answered all questions and tailored discussion to our interests.
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Jana_c
Aug 24, 2024
Loved It!! - This tour was incredibly informative. Kate, our guide, was very knowledgeable of content and put a “ fun twist” in delivering information. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour!
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Jeanne_y
Aug 15, 2024
A nice visit to a historic location - Our guide (Annmarie) was very knowledgeable about the constitution and the room where it’s located at the Archives
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