Embark on an exclusive 5.5-hour guided tour of the Smithsonian’s iconic museums in Washington DC. Discover famous artifacts like the Hope Diamond, Lincoln’s Top Hat, and Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers.
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - The best way to see the most famous items in the Smithsonian Institution’s vast collection. 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!). But of course, these aren’t just any stones, bones, and bugs from someone’s backyard. From the (supposedly) cursed Hope Diamond to the recently renovated Fossil Hall with Mastodon, T-Rex, and Diplodocus looming over you, your inner child will remind you of how fascinating the natural world’s mysteries are.
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- Exclusive Tour Guide
- Wheelchair Accessible
- 5.5-Hour Tour Duration
- Combo Museum Guided Tour
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
This uniquely crafted 5.5-hour guided tour offers guests an exclusive exploration of two of the Smithsonian’s most renowned museums in Washington DC. These two adjacent museums are home to the Smithsonian’s most celebrated artifacts. Be it the infamous diamonds, notable flags, or the distinctive Ruby Red Slippers, our well-informed guides know exactly where to locate the must-see items in the Smithsonian Institution.
Typical highlights often comprise (though not exclusively):


-Henry, the biggest taxidermy Elephant

-The Hope Diamond

-The Nation’s T-Rex (also called Wankel’s T-Rex)
-The Megalodon Jaw

-Exhibition of First Ladies
-The Star Spangled Banner
-The Greensboro Lunch Counter
-Lincoln’s Top Hat
-Dorothy’s illustrious Ruby Slippers
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: Natural History & American History 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.