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Washington DC · NATIONAL ARCHIVES TOURS

The 13 Best National Archives Tours in Washington DC, Compared

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VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry - White House Views Without the Hassle

Skip-the-line National Archives Building Exclusive Guided Tour

Skip-the-line National Archives Building Exclusive Guided Tour - Stop-by-stop: how the museum route builds a clear story

2.Skip-the-line National Archives Building Exclusive Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $105Top rated

Skip-the-line private National Archives guided tour for up-close time with the Constitution, Declaration, Bill of Rights, JFK letters, and more in Washington DC.

“Our guide Ryan was very knowledgeable and our tour was outstanding. We would highly recommend this tour of the National Archives.”

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National Archives Skip the Line Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

National Archives Skip the Line Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max - Meeting at the museum, then moving through security without drama

VIP National Archives Skip-The-Line Guided Tour 6 ppl Max

VIP National Archives Skip-The-Line Guided Tour 6 ppl Max - Meeting at Unscripted Visitors Center, then walking as a group

Washington DC: National Archives and US Capitol Guided Tour

Washington DC: National Archives and US Capitol Guided Tour - Meeting at 701 Constitution Ave NW, and why arriving early matters

5.National Archives and US Capitol Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 115 reviews · from $53Best value

Skip-the-line guided tour of the National Archives and US Capitol with original documents, Magna Carta, and expert DC walking stops.

“Tour was amazing. Amanda was very friendly, informative and went out of her way to experience all aspects of the tour… even some of her hidden secret spots!”

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National Archives Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

National Archives Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - Why small-group storytelling beats a rushed self-guided visit

6.National Archives Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $59

A small-group, skip-the-line National Archives tour with reserved entry, expert storytelling, and perks like DC maps, water, and ponchos.

“Tour was on time. With one of the most experienced guides we have ever had. Tour was very relaxing and never rushed. With the guide we never waited in line. Highly recommend this tour.”

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National Archives + American History Museum Tour 8ppl Max

National Archives + American History Museum Tour 8ppl Max - Skip-the-line at the National Archives Rotunda

National Archives Skip the Line Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

National Archives Skip the Line Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max - Meeting up, security, and the small rules that matter

8.National Archives Skip the Line Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $111

Skip the line at the National Archives on a small-group, 2-hour highlights tour. See the Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, and more.

“Our tour of the National Archives was amazing! Maribeth was super knowledgeable. The tour was fun and we were able to enjoy such and important cities to the fullest thanks to her explanations. I totally recommend!”

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Skip the Line National Archives and US Capitol Tour

Skip the Line National Archives and US Capitol Tour - The Rotunda details that help you actually understand what you’re looking at

9.Skip the Line National Archives and US Capitol Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $53

Skip lines at the National Archives and U.S. Capitol, walk the National Mall, and visit the National Gallery Sculpture Garden in one trip.

“Our guide, Kyle, was great. “Skipping” the line at the National Archives is definitely a no brainer for a must do tour. We were one of the first groups to see the documents without a wait. The wait line outside was incredibly long. Not only did KRead more”

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National Archives + American History Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

National Archives + American History Museum Exclusive Guided Tour - National Archives Rotunda: Charters of Freedom Plus a Citizenship Conversation

10.National Archives + American History Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Private DC half-day tour with a guide, skip-the-line National Archives and Smithsonian American History, plus Arlington Cemetery and iconic artifacts.

“Our tour guide, Annemarie, was kind and detailed. We visited the two museums where I admired the history of the U.S.. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the National Archives Museum and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.”

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DC: National Archives & Optional Museum Add-On

DC: National Archives & Optional Museum Add-On - How the tour starts at Unscripted Welcome Center (400 7th St NW)

11.National Archives & Optional Museum Add-On

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · from $79

Reserved-entry small-group tour of the National Archives and Smithsonian American History Museum, with Constitution and Declaration.

“This was a brilliant tour. As a visitor to the US the guide Shane gave us so much history and context to the Archives and the museum. We could never have hoped to appreciate all that we saw without his help.”

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National Archives + National Portrait Gallery Tour 6ppl Max

National Archives + National Portrait Gallery Tour 6ppl Max - Meeting at the National Archives, then starting with momentum

DC National Archives + National Portrait Gallery – Exclusive Tour

DC National Archives + National Portrait Gallery - Exclusive Tour - The National Portrait Gallery: A Calm Reset Before the Big Documents