Smithsonian Combo Tour: Explore History and Space

Embark on a 5.5-hour semi-private guided tour of the Smithsonian’s most popular museums in Washington DC. Explore history and space, from dinosaurs to diamonds, with expert guides and discover iconic artifacts like the Hope Diamond and Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - This is your chance to experience the two most popular museums in Washington DC with the help of our expert guides navigating the crowds! Start your day with the largest Natural History collection in the world. Stones, bones, and bugs clamor for your attention at the Smithsonian Natural History museum as the largest taxidermied elephant in the world trumpets your welcome (his name is Henry!). From the most famous single artifact in the Smithsonian collection - the (supposedly) cursed Hope Diamond - to the recently revealed renovated Fossil Hall with Mastodon, T-Rex, and Diplodocus looming over the path, your inner child will remind you of how fascinating the natural world’s mysteries are.
  • National Air and Space Museum - After a break to recharge, cross the famous National Mall to the Smithsonian Air & Space museum. Currently undergoing its own renovation, there is still plenty to see! Starting with a family in Ohio solving a problem not even Leonardo DaVinci could. We speak, of course, of the Wright Brothers who launched the world to literal new heights. The original Wright Flyer from 1903 gets its own exhibition gallery to set the stage for what comes after. From the first military flyer in 1909 (also a Wright Bros. creation) to the golden age of setting records and commercial aviation, imagine the guts it took to trust your life to this novel technology. Then head to the even more intimidating exploits in the space exhibits. Where you view some of the actual artifacts man set out to conquer the vast unknown in an inhospitable environment and then back to Earth’s warm embrace. But the highest heights are those of imagination that inspire us to the risk so much.
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line access at museum
  • 5.5-hour comprehensive tour
  • Expert tour guide provided
  • Semi-private group of maximum 8 guests
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Welcome to this semi-private, 5.5-hour guided tour combination designed for a group of up to 8 guests to explore two of Smithsonian’s widely visited museums in Washington DC with our knowledgeable guides. Get the unique opportunity to dive into the world of dinosaurs, diamonds, aircrafts, celestial bodies and spacesuits, with our tour guides bringing each exhibit to life through captivating stories.

Combining two amazing museums into one extraordinary experience.

Frequent highlights may encompass, without being limited to:
-Henry, the largest stuffed elephant
-The legendary Hope Diamond
-The National T-Rex (Wankel’s T-Rex)
-Meteorite collection
-The historical 1903 Wright Flyer
-The remarkable 1909 Wright Military Flyer
-The iconic Spirit of St. Louis
-Neil Armstrong’s noteworthy spacesuit

  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Notes: Natural History Museum, Air & Space Museum 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 time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ or ‘No Wait’ access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Location
1010 Madison Dr NW
Madison Drive Northwest
Meet your guide on the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance of the Museum of Natural History, facing the lawn of the National Mall.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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K3779ovjessical
Sep 23, 2024
Maureen was awesome - Maureen was awesome. She was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We couldn’t see everything but the things she chose gave us a flavor for the museums. A great quick overview in the time I had for a visit. Thanks!
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Michael_m
Sep 2, 2024
Our museum tour - The experience was amazing! the guide was great! She explained the displays in a way that made them understandable and memorable. It was awe inspiring to see the natural wonders of the world and the historic events of this country! we could spend several more days there!
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Jeff_w
Jul 24, 2024
Great tour - Great tour & tour guide. Recommend this tour if you have kids. This tour hits all the major parts of the museums
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Jody
Jul 17, 2024
Great tour! Book it!! - Amanda was AMAZING!! Her knowledge of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum was mind boggling. She was not only knowledgeable about what is currently being displayed but what the remodel consists of. She also keeps up with current events and integrated that knowledge into the tour, very impressive!! Highly recommend this tour!
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C2986bgbrandons
Jul 13, 2024
Maureen is the best Tour Guide - Maureen was the best tour guide!! Very knowledgeable and very good at her job. My 11 year old daughter loved these tours. Definitely worth it.
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Gregory_f
Jul 10, 2024
Very informative - Tim was a great guide with a wonderful sense of humor. He was very knowledgeable and really seemed to enjoy his job.
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Y488yqjohnb
Jun 28, 2024
Meghan - amazing tour guide! - Meghan was exceptional - made our trip to DC amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable, a great sense of humor and a spectacular story teller of history.
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C2254vdtammyb
Jun 22, 2024
Rebecca was an EXCELLENT guide! - We learned so much having Rebecca as our guide to the Smithsonian Natural History & Air & Space Museums! She shared a tremendous amount of detail, statistics, and fun stories about various exhibits, which made the experience so much more enjoyable. She was professional, funny, kind, and caring with our family. Couldn’t have got a better tour guide — thanks so much, Rebecca!!
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T5783cjdanv
Apr 18, 2024
Making the most of a short time in DC - Maureen is the best hostess for the tour ever. The exhibits are spectacular and she brought so much to life with her background and color.
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Pamelakf1982rr
Sep 23, 2024
Great exhibit! - The museum was amazing and our guide was very informative and had stories to share. So many exhibits were under construction at this time.
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