National Archives + National Portrait Gallery Tour 6ppl Max
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Washington DC, USA
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in United States history and art with a visit to the National Archives and the National Portrait Gallery, on this small-group tour. See the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, and personal letters written by George Washington and John F Kennedy. Then, head to Chinatown to discover several levels of portraits that range from the Founding Fathers to prominent modern Americans. This tour goes beyond the tourist sights and offers visitors in-depth context and history.
- Explore the National Archives and National Portrait Gallery with a small group
- See the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution up close
- See the Obama Portraits, pieces from Andy Warhol, and more
- Convenient, centrally located meeting point on the National Mall
What's Included
- SKIP-THE-LINE SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR ("SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP IS NEVER MORE THAN 8 GUESTS MAX)
- Professional Tour Guide
- Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Skip The Line Entry to National Archives
- 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 on the bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building on Constitution Ave. NW
End point
- United States CapitolWashington, DC 20004, USA
Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
The National Archives Museum
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
National Portrait Gallery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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)
- A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- 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 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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 34 reviews
Scott_G, Apr 2024
Guide was excellent- great stories, pick very interesting exhibits to highlight for us. Great pace for the tour one of the best of the week.
Darcy_G, Apr 2024
Brenda was knowledgeable and fun. My teenage daughter and I hung on her every word. The 5+ hour tour flew by. This tour is not to be missed.
Alisha_N, Mar 2024
Awesome experience! Three generations and we all found the tour interesting and informative. Our tour guide Annemarie was top notch. Her knowledge and love of history was infectious. Well worth the money!
William_O, May 2023
Seeing the founding documents of our country in the National Archives and Thomas Jefferson's library in the Library of Congress were highlights of the tour. Both sites are truly magnificent buildings with very different styles of architecture. Annemarie, our guide from Babylon Tours did a wonderful job explaining the sites we were visiting, providing a lot of relevant detail which greatly added to our understanding of what we were seeing and our enjoyment.
SUSAN_G, Mar 2023
We enjoyed the archives and the library of Congress . Our tour guide , Annemarie, did a phenomenal job. She was knowledgeable, professional and very personable.
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