250 Small-Group Tour: VIP Archives & American History - 6ppl Max

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Washington DC, USA

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

As the home to Declaration of Independence, the National Archives can get pretty busy. Avoid the crowds with skip-the-line entry on this half-day small-group guided tour. View the declaration, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights at the archives, view paintings of the founding fathers at the National Portrait Gallery, and learn about the birth of a nation in the National Museum of American History.

Small-group tour: Lots of chances to ask your guide questions
A chance to see the original Star-Spangled Banner
Learn facts about US history that most guidebooks miss
A focus on engaging storytelling rather than rushing through history

What's Included

Reserved Entry to National Archives

Bottled water
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Unscripted by Guided Tours DC
400 7th St NW #102, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Meet at the Unscripted Guided Tours DC Welcome Center at the corner of 7th and D Streets NW

End point

Smithsonian National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
Tour concludes at the National Museum of American History where you can continue to explore the exhibits.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

National Portrait Gallery

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The National Archives Museum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of American History

1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 16 reviews

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Amazing Portrait Gallery and American History Museum Experience

Rebecca_G, Oct 2025

Incredible tour of The Portrait Gallery and The Museum of American History (substituted for closed National Archives due to government shutdown)

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for joining us and the kind compliment! We've been working hard to ensure our guests still have a great vacation despite the shutdown; we really appreciate you being here and bringing such a positive outlook. Hope to see you again!

Very Worthwhile Experience

Dominic_O, Sep 2025

Dash was friendly, so informative and shared a wealth of information with us. We would highly recommend him.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

It was a pleasure spending the day with the two of you! Learned a lot from you as well, wishing you the best on your next adventure. -Dash

Great archives snd American history tour

Teresa_M, Aug 2024

It was great to be with someone who pointed out the key things at the museums. There is so much it can be overwhelming. Meg knew exactly how much to show us!