Washington DC · SMITHSONIAN & WASHINGTON MUSEUM TOURS
30 tours
Entry to the Smithsonians costs nothing, which is exactly why the queues form and the halls swallow whole afternoons. A guided run buys reserved entry and a route through the twenty objects worth stopping for. Here is what each one covers, how long it runs and what it costs.
Private 2-hour guided tour at Smithsonian Natural History, hitting Hope Diamond, mummies, wildlife, and Ocean Hall for $89.67.
“The private tour was wonderful! Our guide was great and super informative! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Highly recommend.”
Small-group Smithsonian highlights across Natural History, American History, and Air & Space, with reserved timed entry to Air & Space.
“Great tour in DC and our guide Shane was awesome! He showed us the must see highlights of the American History, Natural History and Air and Space Museums and also gave us times to explore a bit on our own. Shane was a fantastic storyteller and his sharing of knowledge and backstories made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour and request Shane if you can.”
2.5-hour guided tour at the Smithsonian American History Museum with a guide for your group. See the banner, slippers, lunch counter.
“So much to see! Rebecca was great! Recommend getting the tour, and the giving yourself time to investigate things independantly”
Pre-booked Museum of the Bible admission in Washington DC with interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and a digital guide for about 3 hours.
“The floors we visited were the 5th, 4th and 3rd. We were there gor 3 hours. It was overwhelming to see such historic information. Information we were/are not taught or talked about. All should visit.”
Guided access to Smithsonian Air and Space highlights, from Wright Flyer to Apollo artifacts. Learn fast, skip the maze, see more.
“Air and Space Museum Tour Review with Rebecca If you’re planning a visit to the Air and Space Museum, make sure you take the guided tour — and if you’re lucky enough to have Rebecca as your guide, you’re in for a phenomenal experience. From the moment the tour began, Rebecca brought history to life with her passion, deep knowledge, and engaging storytelling. She didn’t just walk us through exhibits — she connected the dots between aviation milestones, space exploration breakthroughs, and the human stories behind them. Whether she was describing the Wright brothers’ first flight or the awe-inspiring Apollo missions, Rebecca made every stop feel important and alive. Her…”
A 2-hour small group tour of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in DC, with the Hope Diamond, mummies, and Ocean Hall highlights.
“Wonderful experience. So glad we had a great guide to follow. The place is huge and filled with so much to see.”
Exclusive 2.5-hour guided museum tour in DC, private or small-group. See da Vinci, Monet, Van Gogh, and more with expert stories.
“Rebecca is an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and delightfully funny. We had a wonderful and enriching tour of the National Gallery of Art with her.”
A 2-hour guided tour at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum for $75, fast-tracking dinosaurs, gemstones, early humans, and mummies.
“I loved our guide and the tour! Only piece of advice it to have some kind of outstanding something so I can find the tour guide at the beginning. Other than that I felt like my time was wisely spent with our guide and he was so knowledgeable. I could listen to him talk for hours!”
Small-group Air and Space Museum guided tour for up to 8, featuring Wright Flyer, Apollo 11 artifacts, moon rocks, and expert stories.
“We really enjoyed Amanda!! She was very informative and personable! Great tour. Highly recommend it.”
Smithsonian Museum of American History semi-private tour for up to 8, guided route through key artifacts like Dorothy’s slippers and Washington’s sword.
“Brenda was fabulous. It is not easy to satisfy an age spread of 16-71, but she did! Her knowledge and ability to customize the tour to your preferences was outstanding. Tip: Husband had been before, but said he wished he had taken a tour because there was so much he didn't see. So worth going with a pro.”
Skip the ticket line on a 150-minute Smithsonian Air & Space guided tour, featuring the Wright Flyer, Apollo 11, moon rocks, and ISS.
“A must see tour for aviation lovers! We thoroughly enjoyed this insightful tour packed with interesting facts and stories about the history of flight and space exploration. Our tour guide Christopher was fantastic! He was an excellent communicator before and during the tour. Highly recommend!”
8-person guided tour through Washington’s National Gallery of Art, spotlighting masterpieces from Da Vinci to Warhol in 2.5 hours.
“We loved our tour of the National Gallery of Art. Amanda our wonderful guide made it possible to see and appreciate so many amazing exhibits! She was knowledgeable, extremely clear and well spoken. Amanda really made the experience one of the best tours we have ever taken.”
Guided small-group tour of the National Archives and Smithsonian American History Museum, with skip-the-line access and major US artifacts.
“So glad we got our guide Christina. She was knowledgeable, personal and engaging. Covered the highlights and more.”
Small-group Smithsonian tour that cuts the crowds, pairing Natural History and Air and Space for a time-pressed DC day.
“Our tour guide Rebecca was awesome! She added so many details to the tour that we didn't know. She was very courteous and answered questions. She met us at the museum and added many extras.”
A semi-private day pairing Smithsonian Natural History and Air and Space, with a guide to skip lines, beat crowds, and see iconic artifacts.
“They did a great job money well spent Rebecca was awesome and knowledgeable. I would definitely have her as a guide again.”
