250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided Tour

Washington DC, USA

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Booked 10+ times last week!

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

Overview

What's Included

Skip the Line Access into the National Archives
Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide
Entrance & Guided Tour of American History Museum

Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Smithsonian National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
Meet your guide outside the American History Museum, Constitution Ave side. (note there is a National Mall entrance to the museum but that is the other side than where you're guide will be). Look for your guide in orange.

End point

National Archives Museum
701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA
We end the tour inside the Archives Museum if you want to to explore more of the exhibits.

Itinerary

National Museum of American History

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The National Archives Museum

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0

based on 9 reviews

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Awesome!

MaryJane_G, Jun 2026

Katherine was great! Hilarious, great storyteller and historian. Learned a lot and had a wonderful time!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you had a wonderful time with Katherine. Her humor, storytelling, and passion for history truly make for a memorable experience!

Becca did a grest job! She is extremely knowledgeable and personable. I learned so much and really enjoyed the tour!

Kathi_H, May 2026

It was an excellent experience. I learned so I much and am awestruck at the details I learned. It was great.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you had an excellent experience and learned so much. It's wonderful to hear the details left such a lasting impression!

Great tour guide

Kendra_F, May 2026

She was fun, engaging and hit the hi-lights of each museum. Pointed out things we might have missed and kept a good pace.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide’s fun, engaging style and helpful insights!

Fantastic Tour Led by an Amazing Guide

Ricardo_F, May 2026

Had an amazing time on this tour! Katherine was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and truly made the experience even more enjoyable. Her personal insight into all of the key exhibits added so much depth and made everything more engaging and memorable. You can really tell she has a great deal of expertise and passion for what she does. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for an informative and enjoyable experience!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such an enjoyable experience with Katherine and appreciated her knowledge and passion. We truly value your recommendation!

Katherine was an...

Ronald_H, Apr 2026

Katherine was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the museum and the national archives. She was able to beat the lines and had a special entrance to the archives. We were able to see new displays without any crowds.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Katherine and appreciated her knowledge and efficiency. Sounds like a fantastic experience!

Canden's Stories were 100% Awesome!

Sally_M, Sep 2025

So fun! The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The family I was traveling with had two kids who hung on her every word. Canden is such a great tour guide. I loved walking right into the Archives via the exit, I felt so VIP. The view down Penn Ave was incredible and heading to the top of the postal tower was the highlight. I really enjoyed the stories about DC history.