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 on the bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building on Constitution Ave. NW
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nadezda_m
Feb 17, 2025
Archives illuminated by our guide - It was a wonderful and exciting experience to see the founding documents accompanied by such a great narrator as our guide, Ryan. We went as a family and have a small kid with us. Without Ryan it wouldn't be as engaging as informative experience for all ages as it was. Our guide also filled in a lot of information about the building, other documents that are stored in the archives, went through many current exhibitions, creating a cohesive and thought provoking picture of the United States and what the country is based on.
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Mike_c
Jan 22, 2025
Fantastic Experience and Great Guide - Go early as there can be a wait to see the great documents which founded our nation. Our guide, Annemarie, was truly fantastic. Extremely informative and engaging. If you are lucky enough to have her listen to the details around the rooms she talks about as she brings our nation’s history to life.
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Scbluedevil79
Jan 10, 2025
The best way to see the National Gallery - Amanda was an excellent guide. It was amazing how much of the gallery we were able to cover. She made sure we saw any particular works we wanted to see. It’s obvious that she is passionate about art.
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Erik
Jan 5, 2025
A friendly, relatable and knowledgeable review of our revolutionary history! - Donna was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and made our history relatable and conversational. It was great for a family.
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Amy_c
Dec 30, 2024
Amazing tour with Donna!... - Amazing tour with Donna! Learned so much more nuanced details about our history and important documents.
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Manny1560
Dec 29, 2024
DC in December - We really enjoyed our tour. Our guide, Danna, was amazing. Very knowledgeable and you could tell that she enjoyed what she was doing.
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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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