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Private Tour of Two Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC

Private Tour of Two Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC

Overview

This tour is the ultimate All-American story told through the Smithsonian Museums, in the US capital city of Washington DC, taking you on private tours to both the National Museum of American History and the Museum of Natural History.

Your private tour will start at the National Museum of American History, where you’ll learn the vast sweep of American history. Enjoy a guided meander through the museum whilst learning about America’s socio-political and cultural history, from medical advancement to wars, from slavery to segregation, from tragedies to triumphs, and the breakthroughs made for ‘herstory’ by female mathematicians, artists, and artisans.

Next, you’ll take a short break before heading to the Museum of Natural History, where your private guide will show you the highlights of the museum and any new must-see temporary exhibits. If there are any particular exhibits you're curious about, please let your guide know, as they'll happily tailor the tour for you.

City: Washington DC

Wed 24 Dec

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Starting at $185.00

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Wed 24 Dec

Starting at $185.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Entrance to Smithsonian museums of American History & Natural History

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

National Museum of American History

Begin with a private tour of the National Museum of American History, where your guide will give you an overview of American history, before exploring the exhibitions in more depth. - See several artefacts underpinning the American political and cultural landscape. - Explore exhibitions that focus on America’s triumphs, tragedies, wars, and protests. - Learn about American women's history, African American history, Latin American history, and any area you have particular interests in.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (50)

Jennifer S

Apr 2022

Our private tour guide knew very little of either Smithsonian. We felt we overpaid significantly and didn’t need a guide to read the plaques for us. I would not recommend this tour to anyone.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Dear Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with our team. Your comments are very important to us, and we'd like to learn more about your tour to fully understand what happened, so that we can take the necessary steps to improve this experience, especially given that your guide Stephen is one of our most loved guides in D.C. We regret knowing that your time with him was not what you expected, but hope we have the opportunity to create a great experience for you in the future. Kind regards, Travel Curious

Susan_S

Apr 2022

Tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful, and flexible in trying to address all of our interests. We got a great overview of both museums by hitting the highlights. We were left with time to get to other exhibits based on our interests.

Response from Host

Jan 2023

Hello Susan, Hoping you've had a great start to your 2023! We truly appreciate the time you've taken to leave us your comments- Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted you got the opportunity to tour around the Smithsonian Museums, and with John, no less! We're glad you enjoyed his company, and we hope to see you again to tour more cities together soon! Our best wishes, Travel Curious Team

Tara_W

Apr 2022

Our guide, Jonah, was very knowledgeable about both museums. He answered all of our follow up questions and he provided us with some entertaining history that we hadn't heard before.

Response from Host

Jan 2023

Hello Tara, We hope you've enjoyed year 2022 very much. Thank you for your review! We're so happy to know you had a lovely tour with our amazing guide Jonah, he truly is a wonderful storyteller. We hope you'll join us again to discover the wonders of other amazing cities in the future! Our best wishes, Travel Curious Team