Skip-the-line National Archives Building Exclusive Guided Tour - Washington D. C.

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
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  • Duration: 2 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    10am, 1pm
  • Return Details :
    • TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet your guide on the corner of 9th Street NW and Constitution Ave.  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) • Re.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Discover the United States turbulent history through works preserved in the National archives. This 1.5 to 2 hour private guided museum tour explores the documents and letters that have built this very young, yet extremely influential world power.

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Enter the neoclassical building that acts as a temple to American history. Once inside, your expert guide will take you through the National Archives Rotunda to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while observing the original documents. These papers, alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, are all signed by the prominent statesmen and founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton. Moving to the Public Vaults Exhibits, youll come face to face with letters from George Washington and John F. Kennedy. Youll even see the Emancipation Proclamation, which, in 1863, led to the abolishment of slavery. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, youll examine more historical documents like the Magna Carta of 1297, written well before the United States was even conceived, yet pivotal in influencing the other documents that youll experience in the Archives. By the end, you will have witnessed firsthand the humble documentation that created the worlds most powerful country.

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Enter the neoclassical building that acts as a temple to American history. Once inside, your expert guide will take you through the National Archives Rotunda to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while observing the original documents. These papers, alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, are all signed by the prominent statesmen and founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton. Moving to the Public Vaults Exhibits, you’ll come face to face with letters from George Washington and John F. Kennedy. You’ll even see the Emancipation Proclamation, which, in 1863, led to the abolishment of slavery. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, you’ll examine more historical documents like the Magna Carta of 1297, written well before the United States was even conceived, yet pivotal in influencing the other documents that you’ll experience in the Archives. By the end, you will have witnessed firsthand the humble documentation that created the world’s most powerful country.

Inclusions

  • Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Duration 1.5 - 2 Hours
  • Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Guided Museum Tour

Exclusions

  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed

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.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 21-Aug-2023

    Annemarie was top notch. We had a motley crew of 6, ranging in age from 7 months to 74 years. But Annemarie was able to keep us all engaged and interested. I asked her to quiz my teenage sister-in-law to hopefully spark further interest in her about US history, and she did that effectively. She was tolerant of our crying baby and somehow, he seemed to be listening to her commentary and interested too! Excellent tour and tour guide, highly recommended.

  • 20-Aug-2023

    Every little nugget of information that she gave us made it above and beyond what we would have ever seen on our own.

  • 09-Aug-2023

    Richard was an excellent guide. From the start he was a professional. He was able to find us before it started. He had so many wonderful stories! He was very attentive and interactive. I would highly recommend this for any small group!

  • 07-Aug-2023

    Miss Donna was the BEST- loved the stories, and even my NINE year old nephew loved listening to her. She was awesome, and this was one of my favorite things to do in DC.

  • 30-Jul-2023

    Great tour because of our guide, Brenda. She was extremely knowledgeable and intent on our making the most of our tour, educating us, and trying to make sure we had plenty of time to see the documents. She loves history and was very good at tying events together in a way my children also appreciated.

  • 23-Jul-2023

    Well that was awesome. Imagine having the Declaration, Bill of Rights and the Constitution to yourselves for five minutes…just you and the guards! Kate was awesome and thorough. Having a great guide makes a difference. Glad we did it and it was worth the extra to have this experience!

  • 23-Jul-2023

    Tour guide was awesome Nice Informative Accommodating Meeting directions were easy to follow Skipping the line was nice

  • 20-Jul-2023

    Our tour guide, Brenda, was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining and moved us through at a relaxed pace. She answered questions and sensitive to the needs of those of different ages in the group. It really brought the times and the documents to life.

  • 18-Jul-2023

    Donna was an amazing tour guide! We got in before the huge crowds and were blown away by the historical significance of what we were seeing. Donna gave us a brief history of the beginnings of our country and the timeline of the preparation and signing of the documents. She was engaging, a natural teacher, and gave many insights into the documents and artwork that we would have never known without her guidance. My daughter and I loved the tour!

  • 16-Jul-2023

    Our tour guide, Annemarie was fantastic! She had great stories to share and tons of information. Highly recommend!

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