Skip-the-Line National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Tour Semi-Private
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Washington DC, USA
- 1 hour to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Make the most of your National Archives visit on a small-group tour that highlights both famous documents and smaller gems often missed by visitors. Going with a guide is recommended, as you’ll learn historical facts and hear anecdotes you won’t find on plaques or in guidebooks. A small group size of eight or fewer ensures ample time for questions and a personalized experience.
- Explore the National Archives on a guided tour
- See important documents like the Constitution and the Magna Carta
- Listen to engaging commentary about the history of the United States
- A small group of eight or fewer ensures a personalized experience
What's Included
- SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS Semi-Private Museum Tour
- Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 6 Guests Maximum
- Professional Tour Guide
- Skip-the-Line Priority entry into the Archives Building
- Skip-the-Line Access to the Rotunda (View Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights)
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- National Archives Museum701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA
Meet your guide on the corner of 9th Street NW and Constitution Ave.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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The National Archives Museum
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Notes: National Archives 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.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
- 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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Kate was wonderful and very knowledgeable. There wasn’t a question I asked that she couldn’t answer. Wonderful docent.
Jim was a great tour guide. He's obviously a patriot and knows a ton about history. Awesome tour. Would book again for a longer tour.
Very informative tour with a knowledgeable guide who related the history for English visitors including the magna carter
We think that all tours should be 2 hours. The archives have a lot more than just our founding documents.
Excellent presented information with knowledgable, guide Ryan. Included unique historical details and answers to all questions. Impressive collections of documents and objects.
Our guide was caring, polite and showed us many things we might have missed. Ryan knew all the history and background stories to every document and area of the museum. Thanks, Ryan, for a great experience.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and excited about sharing information about our Nations history.
Great tour and guide. Very informative and well worth it. Skipped all lines and saw the documents up close at the opening with few others. Very knowledgeable guide. Great experience!
We learned so much more than we would have if we did this by ourselves. The guide was great and very knowledgeable.
Maribeth was fantastic. Maribeth storytelling was engaging. She kept reengaging my 9 and 12 year olds with questions and offers to participate. She was patient and kind. I can’t imagine experiencing the national archives without her. Well worth the cost of the guided tour.
Maribeth was great. Best history lesson I've ever had. Even my Adult and Teen boys were engaged and left with a sense of patriotic pride.
Meghan was knowledgeable and entertaining. She was courteous and pleasant. It was a small group and worth the price of admission.
All of it was amazing, loved the history and seeing the original documents which built the foundations of the USA.
The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended to everyone visiting Washington DC.
Meghan did an excellent job. She was incredibly enthusiastic and was very knowledgeable about the museum and the history. We enjoyed our tour very much.
Meribeth was very sweet and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful experience. So glad we did it. Would do it again.
Donna was knowledgeable and made the history come alive. An educational experience. Would definitely recommend her and this tour.
Rebecca was absolutely amazing. Worth every dollar for the tour. I am a history buff and she nailed the history to a "T"
The tour hide Annette was excellent. We appreciated her knowledge and friendliness. We highly recommend this tour to everyone who is interested in history of US
Brenda was an amazing stewart of the National Archives! She was such a knowledgeable historian and an INCREDIBLE tour guide! She made our experience an A+
Seeing those original documents and getting an invaluable history lesson from our guide, Donna. She was amazing! Great that we were able to get to see the documents before the hoards descended. Was worth it.
Our tour build was knowledgeable about the documents and she took her time with us as we walked through the museum. Only suggestion would be better pick up point location directions.
Richard was an exceptional guide. We could not have had a more wonderful time at the National Archives. Highly recommended!
Bess was awesome. My two children said that this tour was actually their favorite tour in DC. Bess was knowledgeable and fun.
Brenda was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable with lots of “insider” stories! And skipping the lines was an added bonus!
We would have preferred to have a guide who was less chatty about modern movies and politics during our archival tour. Most of the time she would be speaking for 5-10 minutes in front of a display before we figured out how what she was talking about tied to the display we were in front of.
This was after we were initially rushed through security. Not only did our guide not inform us cameras are not allowed (which were plainly hanging from our necks) she complained so much about us being slow we barely had time to take the stuff out of our pockets. She immediately headed toward the stairs and up while one of us was still at security.
She was very kind in apologizing for her attitude at the beginning as she wanted us to have some time with the documents in the rotunda. Just don’t look at those other displays up there because they aren’t important. And she was kind enough to apologize as she was giving us *facts* about things currently under investigation. All in all bad opinionated and skewed tour.
Our tour of the national archives was informative and interesting. Brenda was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! She is passionate and engaging to listen to. Highly recommended!!
Our guide Richard was wonderful and brought history to life. It was a wonderful experience. The whole family including the preteen and teenager enjoyed. They were very engaged in the tour and history. Much better than hearing how bored they are … lol
Nice activity. Enriching and clear. Richard was a fantastic guide! He made the difference! Absolutely knowledgeable and funny
This was the most informative tour I went on during my entire DC trip. Our guide (Donna) was infinitely knowledgeable and answered every question we threw at her.
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