Skip-the-line National Archives Building Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max in Washington DC booking from $94.34

Skip-the-line National Archives Building Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Overview

This 2 hour tour semi-private (8 Guest Maximim) guided tour will bring you face to face with the seemingly humble documentation that gave birth to the most powerful nation in the world. The National Archives will introduce you to the original paperwork that formed the United States of America.

City: Washington DC

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Duration 2 Hours

Semi-Private Museum Tour

Professional Tour Guide

Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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: American History Museum 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.

What To Expect

The National Archives Museum

Step through the doors of this majestic neoclassical building, considered a temple to American history. Follow your guide, starting at the National Archives Rotunda to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while standing in front of the perfectly-preserved documents from the 17th and 18th centuries. Alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, they all feature the signatures of world-famous statesmen like Alexander Hamilton. Next, in the Public Vaults Exhibits, letters written by presidents including George Washington and John F. Kennedy are on display. The United States’ turbulent racial past comes alive while learning about the Emancipation Proclamation, which helped end slavery in the 19th century. More recent papers, like a citation issued to civil rights activist Rosa Parks, illustrates how long these racial issues lasted. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, examine even older documents like the Magna Carta of 1297. Although it was written well before the Americas were even discovered by Europeans, it heavily influenced many of the other artifacts you’ll see in the National Archives.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (53)

S2542KEchrisg

Nov 2022

Good experience. Guide showed great patience with a group containing some challenging individuals. Telling of the story of Independence and the creation of the Constitution was at times a bit garbled, but the main points were covered. As a Brit, I would say that the conflict between the American Colonies and Great Britain should not be characterised as a conflict with George III - Britain had a constitutional monarchy, and it was the policy of the British Government that enflamed relations, not the figure of the king (who did play some role). Just a small gripe!

WhiskeyDrip

Nov 2022

Our incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide Richard kept my son and I fully immersed for two hours through the National Archives. What a treat to have such a warm and friendly "nerd" to thoroughly bring this amazing building to life.

366darrenb

Oct 2022

If you book this tour. Ask for Richard You can’t visit DC without doing this tour. Miss at your peril. All three original US historical documents and Magna Carta in one place. I could of stayed on the tour for longer with Richard. Two hours isn’t long enough. The guide was very knowledgeable, engaging and what every guide should be Will look up again when back in DC. Six star tour

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Skip-the-line National Archives Building Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

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